About
RIOHC is a group of dedicated healthcare professionals and others interested in advancing oral health in the state who share a common goal of increasing access to quality, cost-effective dental care throughout the lifespan. Our mission to provide leadership to advocate for sound oral health policy, increase awareness of oral health issues, and promote initiatives for the prevention and control of oral diseases.
Mission
The mission of the RIOHC is to promote life-long optimum oral health through primary prevention at the community, healthcare professional and family levels; through accessible, comprehensive, and culturally competent community-based oral health care provided through a variety of financing mechanisms; through educational opportunities that will allow individuals to make better health decisions; and through informed and compassionate policies at all levels of government.
What we do
- Promote sound oral health policy, increase awareness of oral health issues, and publicize initiatives for the prevention and control of oral diseases;
- Facilitate partnerships with public, private, and community-based stakeholders, decision-makers, and the public;
- Encourage creative approaches to oral health challenges facing Rhode Island;
- Establish clear and open communication with all oral health stakeholders in order to reach mutual goals and objectives;
- Advocate for oral health strategies which are based upon sound scientific principles;
- Educate the public about oral health in order to empower individuals to make informed healthcare decisions.
Goals
- Increase education, licensure and practice for oral health professionals
- Promote policies that supports oral healthcare as part of total health at all levels of government
- Will be recognized as a community resource for oral healthcare advocacy