Health Leadership News
Health Leadership News
Opinion: How to Combat Racism and Bias in Dentistry
In this op ed article published on November 8, 2023, in the California Health Report, Elisa M. Chávez, D.D.S., discusses disparities in oral health care and highlights some of the […]
For Health Equity, We Must Focus on Gender Equality
The quest for gender equality in healthcare extends beyond representation; it encompasses the need to address disparities faced by women of color, especially in medicine and dentistry. In this article, […]
Meharry School of Dentistry to Launch New Innovation Center for Dental Education
Meharry Medical College’s School of Dentistry will launch a new innovation center to house the latest in dental technology and materials to prepare students for modern-day dental practice. The center […]
Dennis Mitchell to Serve as Interim Provost
Dennis Mitchell, D.D.S., M.P.H., has been named Interim Provost, effective July 1, 2023. Columbia University President Lee C. Bollinger praised Mitchell’s long record of service and contributions to the University […]
Founding Core of New KCU Dental School in Joplin
Linda Niessen, D.M.D, M.P.H., M.P.P., Founding Dean of Kansas City University’s College of Dental Medicine, has gathered around her a strong core of insightful female doctors to create the curriculum […]
Ann Battrell – In Memoriam
The Santa Fe Group is saddened with the announcement of the passing of Ann Battrell, M.S.D.H., CEO of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association. Ms. Battrell passed away on June 7, […]
Anti-Racism in Dental Public Health: A Call to Action
This white paper was written by the American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) Councils in response to the events of the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing awareness of racism […]
Science-Informed Health Policies for Oral and Systemic Health
A review article published on March 16, 2023, in the Journal of Healthcare Leadership explores the importance of addressing unmet oral health needs and untreated oral disease, and the necessity […]
US Senate Subcommittee Hearing on “An Oral Health Crisis: Identifying and Addressing Health Disparities”
On March 29, 2023, a Senate Subcommittee on health care held a hearing in Washington, DC, titled “An Oral Health Crisis: Identifying and Addressing Health Disparities.” The subcommittee was chaired […]
Dugoni School Symposium Explores How to Reduce Inequities in Oral Health Care
Health practitioners, educators, and leaders from across the country gathered at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry for the “Dentistry as Participant and Casualty of […]
Mary Kaye Richter – In Memoriam
The Santa Fe Group members were deeply saddened to learn that Mary Kaye Richter, founder and executive director of the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED), died in her home […]
TUNE IN FOR A PODCAST: WorkforceRx with FuturoHealth
The guest on this episode of WorkforceRx is Dr. Nader Nadershahi, Chair of the American Dental Education Association: Benefits of Integrating Oral and Medical Care. Tune in to find out […]
Preventive Dental Care Is Associated With Improved Health Care Outcomes and Reduced Costs for Medicaid Members With Diabetes
A new study reported in the August 2022 issue of Frontiers in Dental Medicine examines the relationship between specific dental services and healthcare outcomes and costs in Medicaid beneficiaries with […]
HELEN: The Journal of Human Exceptionality
“The place between your comfort zone and your dream is where life takes place.” – Helen Keller Named in honor of Helen Keller, HELEN is the official journal of the […]
Historic Meeting: AMA & ADA Presidents Discuss IDD Policy Change at AADMD Conference
For the first time in history, the Presidents of the American Medical Association (AMA), Gerald E. Harmon, MD, and the American Dental Association (ADA), Cesar Sabates, DDS, were brought together […]
Overjet Receives Second FDA Clearance for Caries Assist
Overjet has received FDA clearance for Caries Assist, the AI-powered dental caries detection and outlining software for chairside aid and patient communication. Following the FDA clearance last year of Overjet’s […]
PNWU Appointed Founding Dean for Developing School of Dental Medicine. Congratulations Dr. Panagakos!
The Santa Fe Group congratulates Dr. Fotinos Panagakos, who has recently been appointed Founding Dean of the developing School of Medicine at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU). With […]
Congratulations to Dr. Niessen and Kansas City University
On March 1, Kansas City University’s (KCU) College of Dental Medicine (CDM) announced that it has received initial accreditation status from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). With initial accreditation […]
Nader Nadershahi has been appointed to the Health Workforce Education and Training Council
Nader Nadershahi, 51, of San Rafael, has been appointed to the Health Workforce Education and Training Council. Nadershahi has been Dean of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni […]
Innovation Center to Develop Solutions in Oral Health
Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry Launched at UPenn On January 22, the Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry (CiPD) was launched with a virtual program that included participants from […]