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 Who We Are…
The Children’s Oral Health Institute
(COHI) is a 501(c)3 organization created to
combat dental neglect and oral abuse among
children. Our goal is to improve the attitudes
and behavior of children and families on a variety
of oral health issues through early health
promotion and disease prevention education.
The COHI Aims to…
- Improve preventive dental education outreach and
public awareness
- Conduct research projects and clinical studies in
pediatric dentistry
- Provide various, independent studies regarding dental
treatment for children
- Serve as a national children’s oral health
information center
- Encourage, support and evaluate innovative ideas,
products and programs in oral health services delivery
to children
Our Effect on the Community...
The Children's Oral
Health Institute seeks to bring to
the forefront major concerns
regarding our children's oral health
care needs. We continuously strive
to improve and implement
methods to answer these needs.
Through community outreach and
research we endeavor to broaden
public awareness of dental neglect
and share the promise of
dental medicine.
 The COHI works with the community to
form community partnerships between:
businesses
• elected officials
• government agencies
• private agencies
• educational
institutions
• dentists and physicians
• physical and mental
health services
• religious institutions
• civic organizations
• individuals
Our focus is to ensure that children become better educated about the importance of oral health.
Our Programs Include...
A comprehensive range of
outreach programs developed
for the professional community
and the general public including:
- Community events targeting
children and parents focusing
on dental health
- Dental health education aides,
materials and programs
- Oral health research
Our programs are created to ensure that parents and
professionals are equipped to do a remarkable job at
improving the oral health care of children!
Our Success Depends Upon...
Annual financial contributions from
American businesses, grants and
in-kind services.
 The COHI provides...
- Expert speakers on children’s oral health issues,
including radio reports on current issues
surrounding oral health and it’s links to
overall health.
- Public Service Announcements targeting parents
about the benefits of good oral health practices.
- Public Service Announcements about the benefits of
nutrition and diet on oral health.
- Educational materials targeting children and good
oral health practices.
- Community events targeting good oral health
practices for children, including “Project Healthy
Easter Basket”, “Project Healthy Halloween”, etc.
- Community speaker and demonstrator focusing on
making dental activities fun for children.
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