Policy Focus Areas

CDHP was created to serve as a unique national voice for children's oral health to bridge the gap between research and solutions.  CDHP set out to do this not by building dental clinics but by promoting public policies that support sustainable solutions.  CDHP has worked with advocates and policymakers for more than a decade to provide research-based evidence, policy options, and technical assistance needed to ensure that the oral health of children is a priority.

To find the most up to date information regarding legislation and any related policy activities please visit: legislative updates.

CDHP focuses on five key policy focus areas:

CDHP believes that it is only when our health care system reflects the root cause of tooth decay through early prevention and disease management that all children will be closer to achieving oral health.