The Michigan Oral Health Coalition (MOHC), established in 2003, serves as Michigan's state oral health coalition with a clear purpose:
to improve oral health for all Michiganders. MOHC focuses on prevention, health promotion, oral health data, access to care,
and the vital connection between oral health and overall health.
Over the years, MOHC has collaborated with grassroots organizations, state agencies, and advocacy partners to define and advance Michigan's oral health agenda. Our work centers on building a robust, interconnected network of national, state, and local advocates committed to promoting oral health through advocacy, education, and awareness.
Together, we are shaping policies, empowering communities, and driving initiatives that make oral health equity a reality for everyone in Michigan.
To advocate for policies and resources that connect Michiganders to optimal oral health.
The Michigan Oral Health Coalition (MOHC) takes public policy positions on policy matters, including legislative items and regulations promulgated at the local, state or federal level. All public policy positions must be consistent with and in furtherance of MOHC’s mission and vision.
Michigan’s adult dental program helps low-income adults, including seniors and veterans, get quality dental care.
Right now, some lawmakers are talking about cutting costs by removing certain treatments.
These cuts would harm the health of many people in Michigan. Without these services, it will be harder for people to get the dental care they need. This could also hurt our workforce because people with poor oral health may have trouble getting or keeping a job.
The Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (KOHA) Program helps find and treat dental problems in children starting school.
Since October 2024, the program has screened nearly 24,000 children. One in four of them needed more dental care after their school screening.
Some Michigan lawmakers want to cut the program’s funding during budget talks. If this happens, more kids will have untreated tooth decay and dental infections. This can mean more missed school days, higher healthcare costs for families, and harder learning for children.
Governor Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist marked the 60th anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare by highlighting the programs’ essential role in supporting over one in four Michiganders—including children, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families. They credited the programs with reducing poverty, supporting rural hospitals, and lowering costs for working families. They also voiced strong opposition to recent federal legislation that would cut nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid—putting coverage for millions at risk. With 2.6 million Michigan residents depending on these programs, Whitmer and Gilchrist reaffirmed their commitment to protecting access to affordable care.
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