Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15 we honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across Latin America and the United States. It is a moment to celebrate identity and heritage while also reflecting on the opportunities and challenges that shape our communities today.
For the Santa Fe Group, this month is also a reminder of the essential connection between heritage, culture, and health. Oral health is deeply tied to equity, access, and respect for every person’s story. In Hispanic and Latin American communities across the United States, dental care often reflects broader challenges: fewer opportunities for preventive services, financial barriers, and language or cultural gaps that can limit care. Addressing these challenges means listening to voices from the community, celebrating cultural pride, and ensuring solutions that advance health for all.
Learn and take action:
✔︎ Find out more about: National Hispanic Heritage Month
🎙 Listen to this podcast spotlight: SFG’s board member, Dr. Lisa Simon on Why Americans Flock to Mexico’s “Molar City” for Dental Care
📄 Read this research feature: Mexico Pushes Preventive Health, Targets Sugary Drinks
📑 Download the white paper: Oral Health in Latin America: A Policy Perspective Systematic analysis of public policies on oral health in Latin America (2020–2025)
National Hispanic Heritage Month is about more than recognition. It is about valuing culture and history as vital parts of health, honoring those who lead change, and working together for a future where every community can smile with confidence.
