A family receiving pediatric dental care

About SmileOnward.

A public health initiative powered by APOHCO.

APOHCO is a privately owned local group right here in Cincinnati. APOHCO launched SmileOnward as a public health initiative driven by a simple but powerful belief: everyone deserves a healthy, confident smile.We recognized a growing need in our city and decided to step up. Our overarching goal is to increase community access points for dental health, but our vision for Cincinnati goes far beyond the dentist's chair

Our Mission.

Help families find care with confidence

Finding the right dental home shouldn't feel like guesswork. We help families compare nearby practices by availability, insurance, and the care they offer, so the first call is an easy one.

Make oral health education feel approachable

Good information should be easy to read and easy to act on. We turn pediatric oral health guidance into clear, age-by-age advice that parents and caregivers can actually use.

Create more reasons to smile onward

Healthy habits grow from small, joyful moments. Through Brushpacks, community partnerships, and shared stories, we help more children build a routine worth keeping.

Our Community Impact.

The Toothbrush Initiative: A Brush for Every Child.

Every Brushpack we share puts the basics of a healthy routine directly into a family's hands, along with guidance matched to their child's stage.

Toothbrush matched to the child's age range
Toothpaste and simple brushing guidance
Family-friendly dental home and oral health resources
Families brushing teeth together as part of the community impact programme
Smile more, live onward