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Santa Fe Group Submits Dental and Oral Health Recommendations to CMS for CY 2027
On February 10, 2026, the Santa Fe Group submitted formal recommendations to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), outlining evidence-based recommendations for expanding Medicare coverage of medically necessary dental and oral health services for Contract Year 2027. […]
Understanding the EPA’s Expedited Review of Fluoride
A January 2026 article from Planet Detroit examines the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s expedited review of fluoride, outlining the scope and timeline of the process and the broader regulatory […]
February: Oral Health & Whole-Person Health
February highlights two important national observances that underscore the essential role of prevention, early intervention, and health integration in advancing oral and overall health. National Children’s Dental Health Month, observed […]
Santa Fe Group Announces 2026 Leadership Transition
The Santa Fe Group is pleased to announce its leadership transition effective January 1, 2026, reflecting the organization’s continued commitment to advancing oral health through prevention, access, and integrated care. Dushanka V. Kleinman has […]
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Supporting Dental Therapy through Title VII Training Programs: A Meaningful Strategy for Implementing Equitable Oral Health Care
Advisory Committee on Training in primary Care Medicine and Dentistry (ACTPCMD) Nineteenth Annual Report to the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the Congress […]
Oral Health in Healthcare Settings to Prevent Pneumonia Toolkit
Pneumonia is the most common healthcare-associated infection in the United States with NV-HAP (non-ventilator healthcare-associated pneumonia) estimated to make up 65% of all healthcare-associated pneumonia cases. Modifiable risk factors identified […]
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Seniors and Dental Health: A Comprehensive Guide to a Healthy Mouth According to the American Dental Association, 68% of older adults suffer from gum disease, and nearly 20% have untreated […]
Make Medicare Better
Today, the Medicare program doesn’t provide oral and dental coverage to most Medicare beneficiaries – even when it is needed to treat Medicare-covered diseases. This problem exposes Medicare beneficiaries to […]
