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E-NEWSLETTER No. 24 March 2024 The Santa Fe Group is a not-for-profit, action-oriented think tank, with a passion to improve lives through oral health. The Santa Fe Group eNewsletter
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month A shocking 6.5 million people with different disabilities in the US cannot access the oral care they need, and it’s affecting their overall health. It’s time to change that. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE » https://dentaltradealliance.org/BlankCustom.asp?page=DisabilityAwarenessMonth AND/OR » https://nacdd.org/ddam1/
National Dentist’s Day – March 6 March 6, 1790, is the day that American dentist John Greenwood invented the first dental foot engine, the device that revolutionized dentistry by enabling the dental drill to be powered. Dr. Greenwood also served as George Washington’s personal dentist and created his dentures. Today, March 6 is dedicated to showing appreciation for dentists nationwide.
Dental Assistants Recognition Week – March 3–9 The theme for 2024 is 100 Years Supporting Oral Health and acknowledges the importance of dentistry's role in health care and the contributions of dental assistants in providing patients with quality dental care.
World Oral Health Day – March 20 World Oral Health Day aims to empower all people around the globe with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to secure good oral health.
Time to Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Addressing Inequalities in Oral Health This report examines the inequalities in oral health, the factors contributing to this unequal burden, and the opportunities available to level up oral health.
The Hour of Need: Productivity Time Lost Due to Urgent Oral Health Needs Adults in the US miss more than 243 million hours of productivity time due to oral health problems, according to findings from CareQuest Institute’s State of Oral Health Equity in America survey.
House Passes Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 On March 7, the US House of Representatives approved the Action for Dental Health Act of 2023, which reauthorizes the workforce grant program through 2028. The Action for Dental Health program has provided funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration oral health workforce grant program since 2018 in an effort to improve the dental workforce and access to oral health care.
University of Iowa College of Dentistry Launches App for Caregivers and Nursing Homes Researchers at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry have developed an app that helps caregivers understand how to provide oral hygiene care for people with dementia and for older adults.
400 Kids Get Free Dental Care During “'Give Kids A Smile” Event Across the country, Give Kids A Smile hosts events where children aged 17 years and younger from families living under the poverty line can get teeth cleanings and are screened for issues to be addressed by dentists on return visits, free of charge.
– HELEN: The Journal of Human Exceptionality – “The place between your comfort zone and your dream is where life takes place.”- Helen Keller HELEN is the ONLY journal created for ALL disabilities. Endorsed by the three national, interdisciplinary IDD organizations - AADMD (American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry), AADM (American Academy of Developmental Medicine) and AADD (American Academy of Developmental Dentistry). The featured article of this month’s issue is insomnia in autism and related disabilities.
– TUNE IN FOR A PODCAST – Integrating Oral Health Into Primary Care Episode #129 Tune in for a compelling glimpse into the innovative intersection of dentistry and medicine. The host discusses medical-dental integration with Dr. John Ahern, M.B. B.Ch. B.A.O., B.Dent.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., a dentist and physician with a dedicated emphasis on public health and primary care.
– SFG’s RECENT ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS – ADA Forsyth Institute Announces New Board of Directors to Drive Oral Health Innovation The ADA Forsyth Institute, a world-class organization for oral health research and innovation, announced its new Board of Directors on February 14. The new board brings together leaders from industry, technology, and investment to help guide the strategic growth of this new organization, including Teresa A. Dolan, D.D.S., M.P.H., SFG’s Immediate-Past President, and Stephen E. Thorne IV, B.A., M.H.A., member of SFG’s Strategic Advisory Council.
Colgate Oral Health Network & Santa Fe Group Live CE Webinars Santa Fe Group is proud to partner with Colgate Oral Health Network for Professional Education and Development to host a series of Live CE Webinars in 2024. Registration is open for the first two webinars in this series! Joins us to learn from our members and scholars about updates on coverage for dental care in Medicare in April, followed by a discussion of best practices for fostering medical-dental integration in May.
Santa Fe Group Medicare Update This webinar describes the rationale for inclusion of dental care in Medicare, defines medically necessary dental care, discusses progress to date, and identifies next steps. April 10, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET Presenters: Judith Haber, Ph.D., A.P.R.N., F.A.A.N.; Linda Niessen, D.M.D., M.P.H., M.P.P.; and Lisa Simon, M.D., D.M.D.
Accelerating Best Practice in Medical-Dental Integration This one-hour webinar will explore oral health interventions in primary care education and practice, the integration of primary care screenings into dental practices, and access to shared data to support a patient-centered, integrated approach to health care. May 30, 2024, at 7 p.m. ET Presenters: Anita Glicken, M.S.W.; Tim Ricks, D.M.D., M.P.H., F.I.C.D., F.A.C.D., F.P.F.A.; and Solomon Brotman, D.D.S., M.A.G.D.
PRELUDE TO THE SFG’s SALON 2021 WEBINAR SERIES Learning from Clinicians and their Patients: Why Oral Health Collaboration is Essential to Overall Health Outcomes (Part 2 of the 4-Part Prelude to the Salon 2021 Webinar Series) This session will consider the relevance of oral/dental health to the collaborative management of selected medical conditions. Medical and dental clinical leaders explore what patient-centered care could look like if professionals collaborated across disciplines and levels of practice to integrate oral health with overall health, and how such approaches could improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
Developmental Dentistry: Giving Back Getting More People with developmental and intellectual disabilities (IDD) experience disparities in health care, including dentistry. This program will discuss essential ingredients for health equity, namely, education and advocacy, and the development of a forum for health care professionals providing care to people with IDD. PRESENTER: Allen Wong, D.D.S., Ed.D.
2024 AIDPH Colloquium Community Collaboration in Oral Health: Advancing Person-Centered Outcomes Please join us for this continuing education event to create a healthier future through community collaboration—where every voice matters, and together, we can build a foundation for lasting health and well-being. THIS IN-PERSON EVENT WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 25–27, 2024, IN CHICAGO, IL
National Oral Health Conference The National Oral Health Conference (NOHC) is the premier meeting for those interested in continuing education and networking opportunities within the discipline of Dental Public Health. This will be the 25th joint meeting of the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) and the American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD). THE IN-PERSON WEEKEND WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 13–14, 2024, AND THE NOHC CONFERENCE WIL BE HELD ON APRIL 15–17, 2024, IN ST. LOUIS, MO

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