Policy Statement: Integrating Oral Health Care into Primary Care

The oral health care system remains largely siloed from the broader health care system and traditionally has been underused by primary care delivery systems as a pathway to oral health promotion, prevention, and early intervention. Challenges persist that hinder the understanding and provision of oral health care in primary care. A key strategy for improving access to health care and health outcomes is integrating oral health and medical care; however, limited research has been published to guide the professions in assembling an efficient and effective integrated medical-dental health system. 

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