About ANOHC
A national voice built on state-level strength
ANOHC is the national membership organization for state and territorial oral health coalitions, connecting leaders, aligning efforts, and amplifying the work happening across the country.
Our Mission
Strengthening oral health coalitions nationwide
The American Network of Oral Health Coalitions exists to make every state and territorial oral health coalition stronger. We do that by connecting members to each other, to national resources, and to a collective voice that carries further than any single coalition could on its own.
ANOHC provides a trusted forum where coalition leaders, whether seasoned executive directors or dedicated volunteers, can share information, ask questions, and leverage each other’s experience. We recognize that every state coalition is different: unique in structure, funding, and the issues that matter most to their communities. That diversity is a strength, and ANOHC honors it while helping members find common ground.
Together, our members share a common purpose: to advance oral health at the state level through policy, prevention, and public education. And together, ANOHC speaks as a unified national voice on the issues that affect oral health across the country.
ANOHC is entering its most active era yet. With new full-time leadership and expanded capacity, we are growing our network, elevating member work, and establishing ourselves as an essential national partner for anyone working to improve oral health in America.
Our 39 member coalitions advocate on behalf of 294 million Americans. When those coalitions are strong, communities benefit.
"Oral health is overall health and state coalitions are the engine that drives progress at the community level."
Tanya Dorf Brunner,
Executive Director, ANOHC
What We Do
Three ways ANOHC supports its members
Advance Policy
ANOHC helps member coalitions align on state and national legislative priorities, amplifying their collective voice in the policymaking process.
- National policy briefings and updates
- Legislative tracking and advocacy support
- Representation at national convenings
- Connection to federal oral health stakeholders
Share Knowledge
No coalition should have to solve a problem that another has already figured out. ANOHC creates the connections and resources that make peer learning possible.
- Bimonthly member webinars and roundtables
- Member Hub resource library and toolkits
- Listserv connecting coalition leaders nationwide
- Annual meeting and networking opportunities
Amplify Impact
ANOHC elevates what member coalitions are accomplishing, giving their wins a national platform and helping build awareness of oral health as a public health priority.
- Coalition spotlights and member recognition
- National communications and media support
- Connections to funders and national partners
By the numbers
The reach of the ANOHC network
Our History
Strengthening oral health coalitions nationwide
Founded
ANOHC is established
A small group of state coalition leaders recognized the need for a national home where coalitions could connect, share resources, and align their efforts.
2010
First national ACA webinar
ANOHC hosted the first national webinar focused on the ACA's pediatric dental benefit, positioning the network as a go-to resource for coalition leaders.
2012 — 2013
DentaQuest national meetings
ANOHC was invited to participate in DentaQuest Foundation national meetings focused on ACA pediatric dental benefit implementation.
2014 — Present
National Oral Health Conference
ANOHC members have hosted roundtable discussions at the National Oral Health Conference every year since 2014, building visibility with national peers.
Ongoing
Bimonthly member webinars
Every other month, at least 20 states participate in ANOHC's member webinar series to share best practices and strengthen connections across the network.
2022
Coalition Comparison Tool
ANOHC assumed responsibility for the State Oral Health Coalition Comparison Tool, giving members and national partners a powerful resource for understanding coalition capacity.
2026
A new era for ANOHC
With a full-time Executive Director and expanded capacity, ANOHC is entering its most active chapter yet, growing the network and launching the Member Hub.
Our Team
Led by coalition leaders who know the work firsthand
ANOHC is governed by a board of directors drawn from member coalitions across the country, and led by professional staff dedicated to the mission full time. Every person at the table has skin in the game.
Ready to join the national coalition network?
Membership in ANOHC connects your state coalition to a community of leaders, a library of resources, and a national voice. Whether your coalition is brand new or well established, there is a place for you here.