Health Equity News
The Health Equity News Hub showcases stories and updates on advancing oral health equity and improving access to care. Explore news on policies that expand Medicaid dental coverage, strengthen Medicare dental benefits, and reduce disparities in underserved communities. This page highlights prevention initiatives, awareness campaigns, and coalition efforts that address social and systemic barriers to care, reinforcing the Santa Fe Group’s mission to make oral health an essential part of overall health for all.
Canada Expands National Dental Care Plan: A Model for Equitable Access to Oral Health
As of May 1, 2025, the Government of Canada has expanded its publicly funded dental care program to include adults aged 55 to 64. This marks a major step in […]
Improving Veterans’ Oral Health: A Commitment to Service
Dr. Rick Valachovic, DMD, EdD, sheds light on the significant strides being made in veterans’ oral health care, highlighting both the challenges and the progress being made at NYU Dentistry. […]
Indigenous Peoples Day & Oral Health
Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October, has its origins as a response to Columbus Day. The first official celebration occurred in 1992, coinciding with the 500th […]
Hispanic Heritage Month
Latinas and Latinos have always held significant roles throughout our country’s history, dating all the way back to the American Revolution. Hispanic Heritage Month is important because it provides an […]
HHS & CMS News | August 2024
August 1, 2024 — HHS Finalizes New Policies to Support Underserved Communities, Mitigate Drug Shortages, and Promote Patient Safety in Hospitals New Mandatory Model to Improve Health Outcomes Post-Surgery and […]
WEF Article | Investing in Oral Health: Here’s Why the Time is Now
Almost half the world’s population – 3.5 billion people – are impacted by oral diseases that not only imperil their ability to eat or speak but also put them at […]
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 […]
