Driving Change
The Santa Fe Group is driven by a passion for improving lives through Oral Health.
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DRIVING CHANGE
Health Equity
We are dedicated to advancing oral health equity for seniors by addressing barriers in oral health equity policy and community access. Our initiatives focus on ensuring fair and equal dental care access so that every older adult can achieve better oral and overall health.
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Medical - Dental Integration
We are championing medical-dental integration by supporting oral health legislation and raising awareness of integrated care models. Through advocacy and research, we are shaping public health oral care policy and helping providers understand the critical link between oral health and systemic well-being.
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Medicare
Expanding dental benefits under Medicare is essential to closing the gaps in care that affect millions of seniors. By promoting Medicare dental coverage and advancing dental care for seniors on Medicare, we are working toward a more inclusive health system that recognizes oral health as vital to healthy aging and equity.
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Coalition for Oral Health Policy
Our Coalition for Oral Health Policy drives systemic change through evidence-based advocacy, advancing oral health equity legislation and community-driven solutions. Together, we are shaping the future of oral health policy to create a healthier, more equitable society.
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Publications
Outcomes of Removing Fluoride From US Public Water Systems
Authors: Sung Eun Choi, S.M., Ph.D.; Lisa Simon, M.D., D.M.D.
All Veterans Deserve Comprehensive Dental Care
Authors: Annaliese Cothron, D.H.Sc.; Raul Garcia, D.M.D., M.Med.Sc.; Judith Jones, D.D.S., M.P.H., D.Sc.D.; Ira Lamster, D.D.S., M.M.Sc.
Resources
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Oral-Systemic Connection: Initiative Overview
The oral–systemic connection underscores one of the Santa Fe Group’s central commitments: advancing the understanding that oral health is integral to overall health. This new resource hub brings together evidence, insights, and tools that highlight the interdependence of oral and systemic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer’s. Explore current research, policy perspectives, and innovations driving a more integrated approach to health care.
Older Adults and Oral Diseases
The Santa Fe Group is proud to share the Colgate Oral Health Network’s on-demand webinar, “Older Adults and Oral Diseases: Benefits from Early Intervention, Emerging Technology, and Minimally Invasive Dentistry.” Featuring Santa Fe Group members, this session explores the evolving landscape of oral health for older adults.
What Medicare Advantage Is Missing — and Why Oral Health Must Be Part of the Star Rating System and Future
In our latest blog post, Dr. Zachary Brian — Fellow with the Santa Fe Group and co-lead of our policy advocacy initiative, the Coalition for Oral Health Policy (COHP) — outlines a constructive path forward to bring oral health into the MA Star Rating system.
Strategic Advisory Council
The Strategic Advisory Council (SAC) plays a vital role in shaping the Santa Fe Group’s oral health policy priorities and guiding our strategic direction. Members help drive oral health equity initiatives, advance dental–medical integration, and support efforts to expand Medicare dental coverage. Their leadership catalyzes meaningful improvements in public health oral care policy and promotes innovation for the public good.
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