From Discover to Deploy.
Across three days, the convening moves deliberately from shared stories and proof points, to opportunities with momentum, to cross-sector design work, and finally to named commitments. The agenda below follows that progression and makes the participant journey feel more visible from the start.
Surface what is already working
Senior leaders open the convening with bright-spot stories and a shared framing of what is at stake.
Imagine what could be
Bright-spot panels and cross-sector small groups identify where energy, evidence, and readiness converge.
Design bold possibilities together
Real-world prototypes ground a working session where cross-sector teams design what bold integration looks like.
Translate insight into action
Commitments, connections, and next steps turn the room into a working, accountable network.
Day One
Monday, June 22
Day 1 sets the stage for our three days together. We open with the guiding question that anchors our work, walk through the four-phase framework that will move us from what is working to what is possible, and hear from senior leaders across the field. We name equity as a foundational value woven throughout the Convening.
Registration & Check-In
Welcome Reception
Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments.
Opening Welcome & Framing
Convening leadership and facilitators set the stage for our three days together — sharing the guiding question that will anchor our work, walking through the four-phase framework we will use to move from what is working to what is possible, and naming equity as a foundational value woven throughout the Convening.
- Dushanka V. Kleinman, DDS, MScD (RADM, USPHS (Ret.))President, Santa Fe Group
- Nicholas Mosca, DDS, DrPHBoard Member and Convening Co-Chair, Santa Fe Group
- Zachary Brian, DMD, MHA, FACD, FNAPFellow, Santa Fe Group
- Ralph Fuccillo, MAImmediate Past President, Santa Fe Group
Perspectives from Senior Leaders
- Stanley M. BergmanChairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors, Henry Schein, Inc.
- Caswell A. Evans, DDS, MPHPresident, National Coalition of Dentists for Health Equity
- Frederick M. Lowery, MSChief Executive Officer, Henry Schein, Inc.
- Wade Rakes, BA, MBAChief Executive Officer, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Evening Reflection & Close
- Zachary Brian, DMD, MHA, FACD, FNAPFellow, Santa Fe Group
- Ralph Fuccillo, MAImmediate Past President, Santa Fe Group
Adjourn Day 1
A shared starting point. A first connection with participants across sectors. Perspective from senior leaders that frames what is at stake — and what is possible — over the next two days.
Day Two
Tuesday, June 23
Day 2 moves the room from what is working to what could be — and how we get there. The morning surfaces bright spots across sectors and brings cross-sector groups together to share strengths and stories. The afternoon turns to real-world prototypes of integrated care and a working session to design bold possibilities together.
Breakfast
Informal time to continue conversations from the evening before.
Morning Welcome & Overview of Day 1
- Dushanka V. Kleinman, DDS, MScD (RADM, USPHS (Ret.))President, Santa Fe Group
- Nick Mosca, DDS, DrPHBoard Member and Convening Co-Chair, Santa Fe Group
- Zachary Brian, DMD, MHA, FACD, FNAPFellow, Santa Fe Group
- Ralph Fuccillo, MAImmediate Past President, Santa Fe Group
- John Pournoor, PhDFounder and President, Government Analytica
Panel: What's Working — Bright Spots Across Sectors
Leaders from medicine, public health, education, and community practice share concrete examples of progress, including the programs, partnerships, and practices that are gaining traction and pointing toward what is possible at scale.
- Mary Backley, BAChief Executive Officer, Maryland Dental Action Coalition
- Cynthia Baur, PhDEndowed Chair & Director, Horowitz Center for Health Literacy, School of Public Health, University of Maryland
- Natalia Chalmers, DDS, MHSc, PhDChief Dental Officer and Head of Clinical Innovation, Overjet
- David Krol, MD, MPH, FAAPMedical Director, Connecticut Children's
- Maria Ryan, DDS, PhDChief Clinical Officer / EVP, Colgate-Palmolive
Break
Cross-Sector Small Groups: Sharing Strengths and Stories
Intentionally mixed sector groups reflect together on the panel insights and share examples of what is already working in their own contexts. The goal is to surface common themes and identify the conditions that make success possible.
Morning Summary: From What's Working to What's Possible
Lunch
Panel: Real-World Prototypes
Presenters share concrete examples of integrated health care delivery, including programs and practices that treat oral health as inseparable from overall health. These are working models we can learn from and build on.
- Dian Baker, PhD, NP, RNProfessor Emeritus, California State University Sacramento
- Melinda Clark, MDProfessor of Pediatrics, Albany Medical Center
- Bob GoldChief Executive Officer and Founder, Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health
- Michael Helgeson, DDSChief Executive Officer, Apple Tree Dental
- Bianca Pressley, MSW, MPHNational Director, American Heart Association
- Brad Rindal, DDSSenior Research Investigator and Associate Dental Director, HealthPartners
- Shenam Ticku, BDS, MPHAssistant Professor, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Cross-Sector Small Groups: Designing Bold Possibilities Together
Mid-Session Break
Held during small group discussions.
Closing Plenary: Where We're Headed Together
- Zachary Brian, DMD, MHA, FACD, FNAPFellow, Santa Fe Group
- Ralph Fuccillo, MAImmediate Past President, Santa Fe Group
Adjourn Day 2
Bright-spot examples from sectors beyond your own. Cross-sector relationships now operational. A working plan for what bold integration could look like — co-designed with partners.
Day Three
Wednesday, June 24
The final day brings our three-day journey full circle. We began by uncovering what is already working, dared to imagine what is possible, and now we turn to the question that matters most: how do we make it real? Day 3 is about translating insight into intention — leaving not just inspired, but accountable to one another and to the communities we serve.
Breakfast
Day 3 Kick-off: Opening Remarks and Group Reflections
- Zachary Brian, DMD, MHA, FACD, FNAPFellow, Santa Fe Group
- Ralph Fuccillo, MAImmediate Past President, Santa Fe Group
Panel: Deploying the Work — Who Needs to Be at the Table
- Eric Berger, BAExecutive Director, Consortium for Medically Necessary Oral Health Coverage
- Patricia Braun, MD, MPHProfessor of Pediatrics and Public Health, Denver Health | University of Colorado
- Gary PickardLeading Government & Industry Affairs, PDS Health
- Joan Reede, MD, MS, MPH, MBADean for Culture and Community Engagement, Harvard Medical School
Cross-Sector Small Groups: Planning for Action — Commitments, Connections, and Next Steps
Break
Making Our Commitments: What We Will Do Together
Fireside Chat: How Do We Change the System from Here?
- Burt Edelstein, DDS, MPHFounding Member, BerkshireSmiles LLC
- Mary Otto, BFA, MFAIndependent Journalist, The New Press
- John Pournoor, BS, PhDFounder and President, Government Analytica
- Michael Glick, DMDFields Rayant Professor, University of Pennsylvania
- Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque, DDS, PhDInterim Director, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, NIH
Closing: What We've Built and Where We Go from Here
- Zachary Brian, DMD, MHA, FACD, FNAPFellow, Santa Fe Group
- Ralph Fuccillo, MAImmediate Past President, Santa Fe Group
- Dushanka V. Kleinman, DDS, MScD (RADM, USPHS (Ret.))President, Santa Fe Group
- Nicholas Mosca, DDS, DrPHBoard Member and Convening Co-Chair, Santa Fe Group
Adjournment
A named commitment, shared with cross-sector partners. A working network with the infrastructure to keep the work moving. A clear line of sight from your personal commitment to systemic change.
What begins in the room is designed to keep moving after the convening.
This convening is designed to launch the beginning of a multi-sector effort to advance whole-person health. Following the convening, participants will have opportunities to stay connected and engaged through regular check-ins, progress updates, and collaborative working sessions. The intent is straightforward: ensure that what begins in this room continues to grow, and that every commitment has the support it needs to become action. More detail on the post-convening structure will be shared during the event itself. For now, know this: your participation helps shape the network’s pathway to whole-person health.
