E-NOTIFICATION                                         June 18, 2025   

In a newly published article in MedCity News, Dr. Terri Dolan challenges the status quo of our healthcare system by asking a simple but powerful question: What if we treated tooth decay the same way we treat heart disease? Drawing on national cost trends and access disparities, Dr. Dolan highlights the preventable burden of dental disease and underscores the value of integration across medical and dental care. 

As policymakers continue to seek solutions that improve outcomes and reduce long-term healthcare costs, this piece offers a compelling case for why oral health deserves a more central place in our national health agenda. The data is clear: when we invest in prevention and break down silos, the return is not just financial, but measurable in population health and equity.