GoMo Health is bringing oral health into diabetes care through a personalized text messaging program supporting up to 10,000 Medicaid members in New York State.

Integrating Oral Health into Diabetes Care Management

A digital engagement pilot connecting oral health education and diabetes self-management for up to 10,000 Medicaid members in New York State.

About the Program

GoMo Health, in collaboration with a New York Medicaid health plan, developed an integrated oral health and diabetes engagement program. Participating members receive personalized education and support through text messages, bringing practical tips and resources directly to their phones.

The program incorporates oral health into diabetes care management and provides ongoing support to help members better understand and manage their health.

Who It Serves

The pilot serves up to 10,000 members of a New York State Medicaid health plan who have diabetes.

Organization: GoMo Health
Sector: Technology / Digital Health
Location: New York State, United States
Pilot period: June 2026 to June 2027

The Gap It Addresses

Oral health is often disconnected from care plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes. This separation leaves opportunities to integrate oral health education and support into ongoing care.

The pilot addresses this gap by delivering oral health and diabetes information together, with timely tips and resources designed to strengthen health literacy and self-management.

How the Approach Works

GoMo Health’s digital engagement approach incorporates behavioral, cognitive, and developmental principles. Programs are customized to each partner organization’s needs and priorities.

For this pilot, personalized text messages provide ongoing education and support related to diabetes management and oral health care.

Current Status and Evidence

The pilot launched in June 2026 and is scheduled to continue through June 2027. At the time of submission, no pilot outcome data were available.

The initiative draws on published research examining the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes, the effects of periodontal therapy on glycemic control, and associations between preventive dental care, healthcare outcomes, and costs among Medicaid members with diabetes.

Supporting Research

• Sanz et al. (2018). “Scientific evidence on the links between periodontal diseases and diabetes: Consensus report and guidelines of the joint workshop by the International Diabetes Federation and the European Federation of Periodontology.” Journal of Clinical Periodontology.
• Zhang et al. (2021). “Baseline HbA1c Level Influences the Effect of Periodontal Therapy on Glycemic Control in People With Type 2 Diabetes and Periodontitis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
• Lamster et al. (2022). “Preventive dental care is associated with improved healthcare outcomes and reduced costs for Medicaid members with diabetes.” Frontiers in Dental Medicine.

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