Central Coast Oral Health Collaborative

The Central Coast Oral Health Collaborative (CCOHC) was convened by the Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust in July 2007. The primary goals of the CCOHC are to: 1) Improve access to oral health care for low-income and underserved populations on the Central Coast; and 2) Decrease the burden of oral disease through promotion of oral health and primary prevention.

The CCOHC is made up of partnering organizations that are committed to improving the oral health of low-income and underserved populations on the Central Coast. The CCOHC has two sub-committees: Access and Promotion. Sub-committees carry out specific objectives and meet as needed between quarterly Collaborative meetings.

• The Access Committee focuses on improving access to oral health care for low-income and underserved populations. This committee also works on the implementation and expansion of the Dental Affinity Program.
• The Promotion Committee focuses on promoting oral health awareness and prevention strategies to the general community.

For more information about the CCOHC, please contact Kathleen McCarthy, Program & Grants Manager, at (831) 761-5695 or by email at Grants Info.