From Silos to Synergy: Integrating Oral Health into Whole-Person Care

The Santa Fe Group is pleased to share the latest white paper from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, From Silos to Synergy: Integrating Oral Health into Whole-Person Care Through Interprofessional Practice.

This comprehensive report explores how interprofessional practice (IPP) strengthens collaboration across dentistry, medicine, behavioral health, and community care to improve health outcomes and advance health equity. Drawing on national and international case studies, the paper highlights innovative programs that link oral health to chronic disease prevention, behavioral health integration, and whole-person, team-based care.

Key takeaways include the need for sustainable financing models, supportive policy frameworks, and interprofessional education that prepares the health workforce to deliver truly integrated, person-centered care across the lifespan.

🔗 Read the full white paper here.