Our Mission
Our mission is to elevate the well-being of all Coloradans by advancing oral health equity.
Health disparities are exacerbated when people do not have access to oral health care. We work each day to increase everyone’s access by prioritizing and funding initiatives in areas that address root causes of oral health inequities.
We address our mission through our Theory of Change.
The State of Oral Health In Colorado
of Coloradans reported not visiting a dentist in the past 12 months.
of Coloradans who reported poor oral health, also reported poor general health.
of Black Coloradans reported not being able to access their dental office or clinic due to COVID-19 closures.
Source: 2021 Colorado Health Access Survey
Our work is grounded in research and driven by community partnerships, and we are prioritizing three focus areas where additional resources can help create oral health equity for everyone:
Prevention
Goal: Maintain and improve oral and overall health.
Oral Health Care Access
Goal: Ensure oral health is accessible and available to all by engaging providers and stakeholders.
Proactivity
Goal: Anticipate and address oral health needs and opportunities.
