MICHIGAN ORAL HEALTH COALITION

What MICHIGAN ORAL HEALTH COALITION does

Michigan Oral Health Coalition (MOHC) is a Lansing, Michigan-based nonprofit founded in 2003 that serves as Michigan's official state oral health coalition. It operates with a small staff of two — an Executive Director and a Communications professional — and functions as an advocacy, policy-coordination, and convening body rather than a service-delivery organization. Its core activities include convening multi-stakeholder partners, developing policy recommendations, producing toolkits and data dashboards, supporting five regional local oral health coalitions across Michigan, and delivering continuing-education webinars. MOHC's primary stakeholders are the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), dental providers, dental payers (notably Delta Dental of Michigan), the Michigan Dental Association, academic institutions such as the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, and community advocates.

The coalition's principal outputs are knowledge and policy artifacts rather than technology products. These include the 2030 Michigan State Oral Health Plan co-developed with MDHHS, the Community Water Fluoridation (CWF) Toolkit, and Michigan Healthy Kids Dental (HKD) program data dashboards tracking beneficiary and provider metrics. MOHC also operates a structured, five-tier partner program (Visionary, Champion, Advocate, Supporter, Friend) that segments institutional supporters by contribution level and provides structured engagement pathways. The coalition is actively coordinating stakeholder support for the 2026 transition of the HKD program to a single contracted dental plan administrator. Its business model is membership-dues-and-sponsorship-based, with revenue generated through tiered partner contributions from a small roster of large institutional partners, supplemented by grants and in-kind support.

MOHC occupies a quasi-regulatory role as Michigan's recognized state oral health coalition, which gives it structural advantages in shaping state oral health policy and convening stakeholders across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Its small operational footprint, network-based revenue model, and dependence on a handful of large institutional partners shape both its strategic flexibility and its revenue concentration risk. The organization is in a leadership transition phase under Interim Executive Director Kimberly Raleigh and is positioning for a multi-year programmatic runway through the 2030 State Oral Health Plan horizon.

Name

MICHIGAN ORAL HEALTH COALITION

Legal name

Michigan Oral Health Coalition

Website

https://mohc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Michigan Oral Health Coalition is a Lansing-based nonprofit founded in 2003 that serves as Michigan's official state oral health coalition, convening providers, payers, state agencies, and advocates to shape oral health policy through toolkits, data dashboards, and a tiered partner program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Advocacy & Oral Health Coalition Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Nutrition, WASH & Social Determinants Partnerships (Cross-Sector Health Initiatives) (HLAJAOAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) (BPAGABAC), School/Community-Based Preventive Dental Programs (HLABAHAM)

Keywords

• Oral health advocacy
• Public health coalition
• Medicaid dental resources
• Water fluoridation education
• Health policy coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: MOHC generates revenue through annual partner and member dues. Partners include Corporate & Philanthropic Partners, Organizational & Agency Partners, and Individual Members. Membership follows the calendar year (Jan. 1–Dec. 31).
2. Partner Support and Grants: Partner support from organizations including Michigan Dental Association, Delta Dental, DentaQuest, and other health plans, foundations, and health systems provides funding at various support levels (Visionary, Leader, Collaborator, Promoter, Supporter, Friend).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Michigan Oral Health Coalition is a nonprofit advocacy coalition that coordinates statewide oral health policy, education, and access initiatives through programs such as the 2030 State Oral Health Plan, Community Water Fluoridation Toolkit, Medicaid Corner, Data Dashboards, Continuing Education webinars, and policy advocacy resources. It generates revenue via membership dues and partner support from dental associations, health plans, foundations, and state agencies, distributing all resources at no cost through its website, local coalitions, and partner network.

Product overview

The Michigan Oral Health Coalition (MOHC) is a statewide advocacy organization established in 2003, not a traditional software product company. MOHC functions as a coordinating body offering a portfolio of programs and resources centered on oral health improvement. The core offerings include the 2030 Michigan State Oral Health Plan as the strategic framework, the Community Water Fluoridation Toolkit for advocacy, Data Dashboards linking to external oral health data sources, Medicaid Corner for provider resources, policy advocacy materials, local coalition coordination, monthly newsletters, continuing education for professionals, and partner/membership programs. These services work together to advance MOHC's mission of advocating for policies and resources that connect Michiganders to optimal oral health through prevention, health promotion, data-driven advocacy, and access to care initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 2030 Michigan State Oral Health Plan A strategic roadmap developed in partnership with MDHHS and statewide stakeholders to guide collaborative action to improve oral health across Michigan through 2030, focusing on expanding access to care, strengthening the oral health workforce, integrating oral health into whole-person care, advancing prevention and education, and modernizing policy and payment systems.
• Community Water Fluoridation (CWF) Toolkit A comprehensive resource designed to guide users to specific materials including Q&As, position statements, and templates for effectively communicating about community water fluoridation in various community settings.
• Data Dashboard A collection of external data dashboards and tools including CareQuest Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage Checker, CareQuest State Oral Health Dashboard, MDHHS Michigan Medicaid Oral Health Care Rates by County, MDHHS Michigan Medicaid Perinatal Oral Health Care Utilization, and MDHHS SEAL! Michigan Program Annual Trends.
• Medicaid Corner A resource hub providing guidance on Michigan's Medicaid dental benefit, including information on provider enrollment, coverage verification through CHAMPS, reimbursement rates, and the Healthy Kids Dental program for beneficiaries under 21.
• Continuing Education Professional development webinars and educational events for oral health and public health professionals, including continuing education credits.
• Policy Advocacy Resources Public policy positions on legislative matters and regulations at local, state, and federal levels, including policy documents, one-pagers, and the 2026 Oral Health Public Policy Priorities.
• Local Coalitions Network Partnership with local oral health coalitions across Michigan including Genesee, Kent County, Northern Michigan, Muskegon County, and Wayne County to coordinate efforts and reduce duplication in addressing statewide oral health challenges.
• Partner and Membership Program Organizational partner options for corporations, foundations, health systems, agencies, and local health departments; individual member options for dentists, hygienists, public health professionals, students, and community advocates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90.27% of Michigan's population served by community water systems has access to fluoridated water (vs. 72.3% nationally)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered visionary, leader, collaborator, promoter, supporter, friend and core.

• Michigan Dental AssociationvisionaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisionary partner supporting MOHC's statewide oral health initiatives. MDA is a key stakeholder in Michigan's oral health ecosystem, providing strategic support and advocacy alignment for the coalition's mission.
• Delta DentalvisionaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisionary partner and major supporter of oral health programs. Delta Dental Foundation also provides funding support to local coalitions including the Northern Michigan Oral Health Coalition's Senior Smiles program.
• University of Detroit Mercy School of DentistryvisionaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisionary partner and academic institution contributing to oral health education, training, and advocacy. Dean Mert N. Aksu serves on MOHC's Board as Immediate Past President.
• DentaQuestleaderStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeader partner in Medicaid dental coverage. DentaQuest is a health plan administering Medicaid dental benefits and supports MOHC's efforts to expand access to care.
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)leaderStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeader partner and state agency collaborator. MDHHS partners with MOHC on the 2030 Michigan State Oral Health Plan and administers the Medicaid dental program. Christine M. Farrell serves as Ex Officio board member.
• My Community Dental CenterscollaboratorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator partner providing safety net dental care. Bryce Fisher serves on MOHC's board representing this organization.
• Michigan Primary Care AssociationcollaboratorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator partner advancing integrated oral health care. Dr. Faiyaz Syed serves as Secretary on MOHC's board as Chief Medical Officer of MPCA.
• Dental Clinics NorthpromoterStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromoter partner providing dental services in northern Michigan, supporting access to care initiatives.
• Michigan Academy of Pediatric DentistrypromoterStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromoter partner focusing on pediatric oral health, contributing to childhood dental care advocacy.
• Genesee Health PlansupporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporter partner and host organization for Genesee Oral Health Coalition. CEO Jim Milanowski serves as Treasurer on MOHC's board.
• Washtenaw County Health DepartmentsupporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporter partner and local health department contributing to community oral health initiatives in Washtenaw County.
• Marquette County Health DepartmentsupporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporter partner and local health department in Michigan's Upper Peninsula supporting oral health programs.
• Muskegon County Oral Health CoalitionsupporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporter partner and local coalition improving oral health in Muskegon County through prevention, access to care, and education.
• University of Michigan School of DentistrysupporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporter partner and academic institution contributing to oral health education and research in Michigan.
• MyCare Health CenterfriendStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriend partner and federally qualified health center providing dental services in Michigan.
• Kent County Oral Health CoalitionfriendStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriend partner and local coalition working to improve oral health across the lifespan through community partnerships, education, provider training, and advocacy.
• Wayne County Oral Health CoalitionfriendStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriend partner and local coalition with 55+ active members representing community-based, faith-based, educational, health, and social organizations advocating for vulnerable populations.
• Genesee Oral Health CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal coalition hosted by Genesee Health Plan, working to improve oral health in Genesee County through community partnerships and advocacy.
• Northern Michigan Oral Health CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional coalition expanding prevention, education, and access to care especially for older adults and underserved residents. Operates Senior Smiles program at congregate meal sites with oral health education, screenings, and assessments.
• Muskegon County Oral Health CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-led coalition with public and private sector partners working to improve oral health through prevention, access to care, patient-centered medical-dental homes, and education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Dental Association (ADA): The largest U.S. dental professional association; the Michigan Dental Association (MOHC Visionary partner) is its state affiliate. ADA's policy, advocacy and education functions intersect with MOHC's mission at a national level.
• CareQuest Institute for Oral Health: National nonprofit advancing oral health through research, advocacy and grantmaking; the data dashboards MOHC links to (Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage Checker, State Oral Health Dashboard) are CareQuest products, making it a comparable convener at national scale.
• National Association of Dental Plans (NADP): National trade association representing dental benefits companies including Delta Dental and DentaQuest (both MOHC partners); operates at the intersection of dental insurance and access policy relevant to MOHC's advocacy agenda.

Direct peers

• Oral Health Colorado: State oral health advocacy coalition working on access, prevention and workforce issues with a multi-stakeholder coalition model closely mirroring MOHC's GTM and partner structure.
• Virginia Health Catalyst (formerly Virginia Oral Health Coalition): State-level oral health coalition that similarly convenes stakeholders around access, advocacy and a published state oral health plan, offering a direct functional analog to MOHC's model.
• Oral Health Ohio: Ohio's statewide oral health coalition pursuing policy advocacy, Medicaid navigation and water fluoridation education — the same core mission and structure as MOHC, making it a near-direct comparable.
• Texas Oral Health Coalition: Nonprofit state coalition focused on oral health policy, prevention and Medicaid access in Texas; structurally similar to MOHC though operating at a larger geographic scale.

Emerging players

• National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA): Membership network of safety-net oral health providers (including FQHCs) focused on access and integration; aligned with MOHC's Medicaid access mission but focused on the provider/facility side rather than coalition advocacy.
• Children's Dental Health Project (now part of ADA): Policy organization historically focused on children's oral health and Medicaid pediatric dental benefits — a programmatic overlap with MOHC's Healthy Kids Dental and pediatric focus.

Others

• Pew Charitable Trusts — Dental Campaign: National foundation funding state-level policy work on dental sealants, fluoridation and Medicaid; an ecosystem funder and thought partner for coalitions like MOHC rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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