Santa Fe Group News

The new US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Oral Health Director was announced: Dr. Gina Thornton-Evans

Dr. Gina Thornton-Evans, D.D.S., M.P.H., was recently appointed as the director of the Division of Oral Health (DOH) in CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. In […]

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 […]

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 […]

A Tribute to Harold C. Slavkin, D.D.S.

A Tribute to Harold C. Slavkin, D.D.S. Harold C. Slavkin, D.D.S., a founding member of the Santa Fe Group, was an internationally renowned dentist, scientist, educator, and science administrator and […]

SFG Submits Letter to CMS in Support of Medically Necessary Dental Coverage

The Santa Fe Group drafted a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in response to their request for information/comments on Medicare Parts A and B Payment for medically necessary […]

SFG Receives “Special Recognition” Award from the Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund

The Santa Fe Group has been chosen as the recipient of the “Special Recognition” Award for 2022 from the Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund. This award is given to honor […]

In Memoriam

The Santa Fe Group is saddened today with the announcement of the passing of one of their Senior Scholars, E. Dianne Rekow, D.D.S., Ph.D. “It was a great pleasure to […]

SFG’s 2021 Annual Report

We are pleased to present our inaugural Santa Fe Group (SFG) Annual Report. This report marks our 25th anniversary as a neutral convener, communicator, and catalyst for change in advancing […]

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 […]

In Memoriam, Art Dugoni, 1925-2020

“It is impossible for me to pick one vignette which adequately captures the scores of interactions with my dear friend, colleague, role model, mentor and fellow Santa Fe Group Founding Member, […]

Santa Fe Group Congratulates Dr. Michael C. Alfano and Assistant Surgeon General Dr. Timothy L. Ricks on their Shils Fund Awards

The Santa Fe Group congratulates founding member and immediate past president Dr. Michael C. Alfano, and Senior Scholar Dr. Timothy L. Ricks, as tonight, Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30pm EST […]

Santa Fe Group Announces Robert A. Ganley, Retired Global CEO of Ivoclar Vivadent, as Emeritus Member of it Strategic Advisory Council

NEW YORK, N.Y., October 7, 2020 — The Santa Fe Group (SFG), a not-for-profit, action-oriented think tank with a passion for improving lives through oral health, announced today that Ivoclar […]

HRSA Webcast on the Medicaid and CHIP Distribution of the Provider Relief Fund

On behalf of The Santa Fe Group’s Senior Scholar, Tim Ricks, join HRSA Wed., July 8, at 4 p.m. ET for a webcast on the Medicaid and CHIP Distribution of […]

Santa Fe Group Appoints Assistant Surgeon General Dr. Timothy L. Ricks as Senior Scholar

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 15, 2020 — The Santa Fe Group (SFG), a not-for-profit, action-oriented think tank with a passion for improving lives through oral health, announced today the appointment […]

Santa Fe Group Awards Emeritus Status to Founding Member, Elects Three New Board Members and Appoints New Senior Scholar

NEW YORK–May 14, 2020  — The Santa Fe Group (SFG), a not-for-profit, action-oriented think tank with a passion for improving lives through oral health, announced today the new emeritus status of […]

Santa Fe Group 2020 Annual Strategy Meeting

This past March 1-3,  the Santa Fe Group held its annual business strategy meeting. Members and guests led by President Steve Kess outlined progress to date,  determined the viability of […]

Henry Schein’s Steven W. Kess Named President of the Santa Fe Group

MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 11, 2020– Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that Steven W. Kess, the Company’s Vice President of Global Professional Relations, has been named the President of the Santa Fe Group (SFG), […]

Santa Fe Group Announces New President

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Santa Fe Group (SFG), a not-for-profit, nationally recognized, action-oriented think tank with a passion to improve oral health for the public, announced today the appointment of Steven […]

The National Interprofessional Initiative for Oral Health Becomes 2020 Gies Innovation Awardee

Santa Fe Group Senior Scholar Dr. Judith Haber congratulates the National Interprofessional Initiative for Oral Health [NIIOH] for becoming a Gies Innovation Awardee. Dr. Haber’s program, Oral Health Nursing Education and […]

SFG member Steven Kess receives honorary membership to the American Dental Association

Santa Fe Group member Steven Kess receives honorary membership to the American Dental Association (ADA) in recognition of his contributions to the advancement of the art and science of dentistry. […]

Propensity LLC Promotes SFG Salon To Its Clients

Propensity LLC, a healthcare-related communications firm, features the SFG Salon in the June edition of Propensity Connection, an e-newsletter for clients.

Hal Slavkin Commemorates Role To Transform Dental Research Institute

On May 6, SFG member Hal Slavkin participated in the craniofacial research symposium, “Looking Back and Facing the Future: From NIDR to NIDCR”, a tribute to the 70th anniversary of the […]

Santa Fe Group May 2019 Salon Advances #TeethinMedicare Movement

NEW YORK, April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Santa Fe Group, an action-oriented think tank with a passion to improve oral health for the public, today announced its 2019 Salon “Comprehensive […]

SFG Member and Dean of NSU’s College of Dental Medicine Honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Dean and professor of NSU’s College of Dental Medicine Linda Niessen was recently declared a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, or the AAAS. The AAAS […]

SFG Role in Advising the Congressional Budget Office

SFG Member Steven W. Kess Is the Recipient of the 2017 Cohen/Volpe Award

SFG Member Steven W. Kess Is the Recipient of the 2017 Cohen/Volpe Award for Remarkable Thought Leadership and Commitment to Providing Access to Care for Underserved Populations While Thinking Globally […]

Dean Nadershahi Selected as Member of Santa Fe Group

Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry Dean Nader A. Nadershahi is helping to shape the future of healthcare through a new leadership role. He recently accepted an invitation to become […]

SFG Member Dr. Linda Niessen Named 2017 Paragon Award Winner

SFG member, Dr. Linda Niessen, Dean and Professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, named 2017 Paragon Award winner

Santa Fe Group Members Linda Niessen, Gary Price and Peter DuBois Acknowledged for Leadership and Influence

Congratulations to Santa Fe Group Members Linda Niessen, Gary Price and Peter DuBois, who were acknowledged for their leadership and influence in the 32 most influential people in dentistry for […]