The Hawai‘i Oral Health Coalition (HOHC) continues its work convening residents across the islands. Since May, HOHC has met with residents on O‘ahu, Maui, Lāna‘i, and Kaua‘i. Held in collaboration with partners, including the State Department of Health, Hawai‘i Dental…
Hawai‘i Oral Health Coalition (HOHC), in collaboration with the State Department of Health Family Health Services Division and community partners, is bringing oral health stakeholders together in communities across every county this summer. Meetings are scheduled from May through September…
Bright and early on February 15, 2026, Hawai‘i Oral Health Coalition (HOHC), Hawai‘i Dental Service (HDS), and community partners gathered at the Hawai‘i Children’s Discovery Center in Honolulu for the 20th annual HDS Tooth Fairy Fun Day. The event celebrated…
On October 10, 2025, community advocates, oral health stakeholders, health professionals, and partners from across the state gathered for a full day of learning, connection, and collaboration. The Hawai‘i Oral Health Summit, held at the Ala Moana Hotel Conference Room…
Calling all stakeholders! The Hawai‘i Public Health Institute and Hawai‘i Oral Health Coalition, in partnership with the State of Hawai‘i Department of Health, invite oral health stakeholders, community advocates, health practitioners, and public health professionals to join the 2025 Hawai‘i…
Caption: Local dentist and dental hygienists preparing keiki for the screening. On Saturday, April 26, early risers made their way to Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center (QKC) in Kahului, Maui for the first-ever Smiles for Miles event—an engaging morning of free dental…
Hawai‘i Oral Health Coalition (HOHC) community partners across the state led efforts in February to celebrate and recognize Children’s Oral Health Month. Hawaii Dental Service (HDS) hosted the HDS Tooth Fairy Fun Day on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the…
A small but mighty force took on the task of developing the Hawai‘i Oral Health Coalition’s (HOHC) first five-year strategic plan on Thursday, November 7, 2024. HOHC members, stakeholders, and community partners gathered at the coalition’s annual statewide stakeholder meeting…
Hawai‘i has no dental school. While there are currently two hygiene schools in the state and one for dental assisting, those interested in pursuing the oral health profession at a higher level must seek educational and professional opportunities elsewhere in…
Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke presents Governor’s proclamation, Children’s Dental Health Month, to HOHC and community partners at the Hawai‘i Dental Service Foundation Tooth Fairy Day event; February 25, 2024. In the wake of the February 2024 Governor’s proclamation recognizing Children’s…
On Sunday, February 18, 2024, the Hawai‘i Dental Service (HDS) Foundation held its 18th annual Tooth Fairy Fun Day, which took place at Hawai‘i Children’s Discovery Center in Kaka‘ako, Hawai‘i. Families filed in, hand in hand with their keiki with…