Driving Change
The Santa Fe Group is driven by a passion for improving lives through Oral Health.
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Health Equity
Discover our commitment to promoting oral health equity for seniors. Learn about our efforts to ensure fair and equal access to oral health care for all older adults.
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Dental - Medical Integration
We are championing legislative reforms and raising awareness about the significance of integrated care models. Explore our ongoing projects to learn how we are shaping public policy and fostering a deeper understanding of the crucial connection between oral and overall health.
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Medicare
By integrating dental care into Medicare, we aim to address the critical gaps in health services that affect millions of older adults, improving their overall well-being and quality of life. Join us in advocating for a more inclusive health care system that recognizes the essential role of oral health in achieving true health equity for our nation’s seniors.
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Coalition for Oral Health Policy
Driving systemic change in oral health through equitable, community-driven, and evidence-based advocacy.
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Publications
SFG’s 2023 Annual Report
Read the group’s 2023 journey devoted to Driving Change to advance the importance of oral health as integral with overall health.
Inclusion of Dental Services in Medicare to Improve Oral and General Health for Older Americans
Poor oral health negatively impacts overall health, quality of life, and well-being. Increasing evidence suggests that provision of basic dental care for elderly Americans would improve...
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Aging, Alzheimer’s, and Oral Health Disparities: Interdisciplinary Approaches
This presentation will highlight Dr. Bei Wu’s pioneering interdisciplinary research on oral health disparities among older adults.
The Joy of Treating Special Care Populations
This webinar will cover what they didn’t teach us in dental and dental, dental hygiene and dental assisting school and how can we make treating an underrepresented population a win/win situation.
A Path to Person-Centered Care: Medical-Dental Integration in Practice
Medical-dental integration (MDI) is recognized as an essential strategy for delivering person-centered care and improving health outcomes. How can providers bridge the gap between oral health and systemic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and mental health disorders? Join CareQuest Institute and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
Strategic Advisory Council
The members of the SAC play an instrumental role in helping not only to shape the policies and strategic direction of the Santa Fe Group but also to catalyze important enhancements in health care for public good.
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