November 1, 2024   

American Diabetes Month

November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. It affects about 38 million Americans, including adults and youth. Diabetes is linked to some types of cancer, including oral cancer.

JOURNALS, REPORTS & WHITE PAPERS

Oral Microbiome and Subsequent Risk of Head and Neck Squamous
Cell Cancer

Is the prediagnostic oral bacterial and fungal microbiome associated with subsequent development of head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC)?

Multilevel Interventions and Dental Attendance in Pediatric Primary Care

A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial
Is expanded theory-based oral health education and electronic medical record documentation vs standard education for clinicians effective in increasing dental attendance and decreasing untreated decay among young children?

2021-2024 CMS Accomplishments

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is the federal agency that provides health coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. CMS works in partnership with the entire health care community to improve quality, equity, and outcomes in the health care system, including oral health.

Trauma-Informed Care in Oral Health Care: The role of dental hygienists

Traumatic experiences – regardless of when they occur – are capable of impacting individuals in a variety of ways throughout their lives. People do not leave their trauma histories at the door when they enter the dental office for care; these traumatic memories can impact how they experience dental treatment in ways patients and their providers may or may not initially anticipate.

2024 Oral Health Surveillance Report

Dental Caries, Tooth Retention, and Edentulism, United States, 2017–March 2020
This report estimates the prevalence and severity of dental caries in different age groups and tooth retention in adults. These estimates are stratified by sociodemographic characteristics such as age, sex, race and ethnicity, poverty status, education level, and smoking.

Factors Related to Regular Dental Check-Ups in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Japan

Regular dental check-ups among adults with intellectual disabilities in Japan were associated with sex, diagnosis of disability, severity of disability, type of residence, and the presence of a family dentist.

Wellness, Leadership, and Recovery: With ADA President-Elect
Dr. Brett Kessler

1:03:51 minutes
Listen to this special episode of Straight Up with Steph, interviewing Dr. Brett Kessler, the American Dental Association's current President. From dental benefit reform to the tension between dentists and hygienists, they cover a wide range of critical topics shaping the future of dentistry. They break down the stigma surrounding addiction, discuss why dental professionals are particularly at risk, and share tips for finding balance and prioritizing wellness in every aspect of life.

UPCOMING EVENTS

#LastChance November 6, 2024 | at 8 p.m. ET
Colgate Oral Health Network & SFG The Strengths and Weaknesses of Publicly Supported Dental Benefits Programs within the U.S.

PRESENTERS: Elisa Chávez, D.D.S.; Nader Nadershahi, D.D.S., M.B.A., Ed.D; and Nicholas, G. Mosca, D.D.S., Dr. P.H.

#Workshop November 18-19, 2024 | Washington, DC
Advancing Oral Health Across the Lifespan: A Workshop

A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will organize and conduct a public workshop that brings together experts and key stakeholders to explore innovative practices and models for advancing oral health in the US across the lifespan.

#2025 January 23 – 24, 2025 | Washington, DC
Health Action Conference 2025 – From the Frontlines: Forging the Path Forward Together

Join us for Families USA’s annual Health Action Conference 2025. This two-day hybrid event, held on January 23-24, 2025, at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC, marks a pivotal moment for health advocacy as we enter a new administration.