Welcome to June!

This month we celebrate inclusivity, wellness, and the power of preventive care in dentistry. Dental Diversity Month honors the importance of equitable, culturally competent oral healthcare, while National Smile Month (continuing through June 12) reminds us how daily habits and regular checkups support lifelong oral health. Together, these observances highlight the vital role of dentistry in fostering healthier, more inclusive communities. 

Improving Knowledge, Comfort, and Attitudes for LGBTQIA+ Clinical Care and Dental Education

JOURNALS, REPORTS & WHITE PAPERS

2024 Santa Fe Group Annual Report

We are pleased to share the Santa Fe Group's 2024 Annual Report: a reflection of the progress we’ve made together to promote health and wellbeing through oral health.

Projected Outcomes of Removing Fluoride From US Public Water Systems

Sung Eun Choi, S.M., Ph.D.; and Lisa Simon, M.D., D.M.D.
This timely analysis explores the potential public health, economic, and clinical consequences of eliminating fluoride from community water systems, highlighting the critical role fluoridation plays in preventive care.

Oral Health: An Essential Component of Primary Care

This white paper outlines actionable strategies for integrating oral health into routine primary care services.

Consensus Statement on Integrated Electronic Health Records

Global health leaders call for interoperable health systems to bridge gaps between oral and general healthcare.

Oral Health Integration

This guide offers practical insights into embedding oral health into broader care models, especially for safety net providers.

AROUND THE WORLD

Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Quality Measurement of Oral Health Care in the Netherlands: A Qualitative Study

This qualitative study explores how patients, providers, and policymakers view quality measurement in oral healthcare, revealing a shared call for greater transparency, relevance, and patient-centered indicators.

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Host Garry Aslanyan speaks with Habib Benzian, a dentist, professor of epidemiology and health promotion at New York University and Co-Director of the WHO Collaborative Center on Oral Health. Bulela Vava is a dentist and President of the Public Oral Health Forum in South Africa.