Recent News & Breakthroughs
Read the latest news stories from the Santa Fe Group, its programs and partners.
HHS Proposes Physician Payment Rule to Drive Whole-Person Care and Improve Health Quality for All Individuals with Medicare
On July 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), proposed new policies in the calendar year (CY) […]
National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month
July is National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month (NCCAPM). Cleft and craniofacial conditions affect thousands of infants, children, teens and adults in the United States each year. Some […]
Quality Oral Health for the LGBTQ+ Population
Many LGBTQ+ individuals face health disparities linked to societal stigma and discrimination that equate to a denial of their civil and human rights. Identified as a “health disparity population,” this […]
Resources: Dentistry and Mental Health
Packed with practical resources, discussing the bi-directional relationship between oral health and behavioral health, a framework for integrating behavioral health and oral health in predoctoral education, and resources that are […]
Recent Santa Fe Group News
Article: Caring for Older Americans’ Teeth and Gums is Essential, but …
… Medicare generally doesn’t cover that cost. To help make the medical profession pay more attention to the importance of healthy teeth and gums, Surgeon general, C. Everett Koop, would […]
Santa Fe Group Secures Grant from CareQuest Institute to Launch Coalition to Advocate for Oral Health Care Policy Reform
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has awarded a grant of $125,000 to the Santa Fe Group to establish a center to identify key issues facing the dental profession, prepare policy […]
Recipients of 2024 William J. Gies Awards
On March 11, at the 2024 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition, the 2024 William J. Gies Awards were presented to three recipients: Alison F. Doubleday, Ph.D, M.A., M.S. – the […]
Black History Month – Past, Present, Future
This Black History Month, we honor those Black Americans who have changed and are continuing to change the way we view and understand oral health and its importance for overall […]
Recent Health News
AA and NHPI Heritage Month
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month! This month is an opportunity to recognize the many ways AA and NHPI history, culture, leadership, […]
May: Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national observance started in 1949 by Mental Health America to bring attention to the importance of mental wellbeing. Across the country, individuals and […]
The Oral Cancer Foundation
During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we direct our focus to the causes for hope for individuals with oral cancer. While the incidence of oral cancer is comparatively low, with these […]
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, an annual initiative to promote the prevention and early detection of these cancers. Oral cancer accounts for approximately three percent of all cancers diagnosed […]
Recent Health Leadership News
WHITE PAPER: The Economic Rationale for a Global Commitment to Invest in Oral Health
This white paper from the World Economic Forum, written in partnership with the American Dental Association, Colgate-Palmolive Company and Henry Schein, outlines the economic rationale for investing in oral health. […]
Article: The Value of a Global Mindset
Across the globe, millions of people lack oral health care. Others are going to great lengths to access it. Almost half of the world’s population experiences oral diseases, and health […]
Dr. Judith Haber Appointed to Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts™ Initiative
Judith Haber, Ph.D., A.P.R.N., F.A.A.N., Executive Director of the Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice Program (OHNEP), has been appointed to the National Scientific Advisory Group of the American Heart […]
Nader Nadershahi Reappointed to the California Health Workforce Education and Training Council
On March 13, Nader Nadershahi, D.D.S, M.B.A., Ed.D., Dean of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, was reappointed by California governor Gavin Newsom to the […]
Recent Medical-Dental Integration News
Early Detection of Oral Cancer
A new test developed by University of Illinois Chicago researchers allows dentists to screen for the most common form of oral cancer with a simple and familiar tool: the brush. […]
Medical-Dental Integration Shepherds Dentistry Into Healthcare to Improve Outcomes
The November 2023 issue of Inside Dentistry features an article that examines how the incorporation of dental preventive care into medical care not only closes gaps regarding access but also […]
Integrating Oral Health Into Primary Care Is ‘Critical,’ But ‘There Is a Long Way To Go’
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced on November 7, 2023, that there was not yet enough evidence to officially recommend oral health screening and preventive interventions for adults and […]
Recent Medicare News
The Santa Fe Group Submits Nomination of Dental Services for Medicare Coverage for Individuals With Diabetes
On February 2, 2024, the Santa Fe Group submitted their nomination to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to request coverage of medically necessary dental services for individuals […]
Proposed Rule to Include Adult Dental Coverage as an Essential Health Benefit on the ACA Exchanges
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published on November 24, 2023, in the Federal Register a proposed rule that would allow states to include adult dental services as […]
CMS Takes Important Steps in Addressing Coverage Gaps and Inconsistencies in Essential Health Benefits
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it is taking important steps to remove barriers to coverage for adult dental care. In the annual Notice of […]
Public Statement on Medicare Coverage of Medically Necessary Oral and Dental Health Therapies
The Consortium for Medically Necessary Oral Health Coverage welcomes the final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2024 as another important step forward for Medicare beneficiaries and oral systemic health. “By […]
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June: Men’s Health
Men’s Health Week, celebrated this year from June 10 – 16, honors the importance of the health and wellness of boys and men. It was created by Congress in 1994 […]
June: Oral Health Month
Let’s Talk Teeth: June is Oral Health Month! Not only does maintaining good oral health contribute to a winning smile, but it also plays a crucial role in our overall […]
National Smile Month 2024
National Smile Month is a charity campaign all about championing the benefits of having good oral health and promoting the value of a healthy smile. Between May 13 and June […]