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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... Read more about Policy Statement: Integrating Oral Health Care into Primary Care

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Integrating Oral Health Evaluation into Prenatal Care: Considerations and Examples

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The oral health evaluation is composed of subjective and objective findings based on completion of an oral health history, a risk assessment, and a clinical oral screening. Competencies for primary care providers include identifying and prioritizing strategies to...

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How Medical Providers Can Help Improve Oral Health for Head Start Participants

Medical providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants, play an essential role in improving the oral health of Head Start participants. They often see children and expectant parents earlier and more frequently than do oral health professionals. This tip sheet... Read more about How Medical Providers Can Help Improve Oral Health for Head Start Participants

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Oral-Systemic Interactions and Medical-Dental Integration A Life Course Approach

Oral health is a core component of overall health; a healthy mouth and a healthy body are bidirectionally related. An umbrella review shows that, as of 2022, researchers had published 293 systematic reviews with meta-analyses on the links between oral diseases and noncommunicable diseases (e.g.,... Read more about Oral-Systemic Interactions and Medical-Dental Integration A Life Course Approach

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Capacity Inventory for Integrating Oral Health Care and Primary Care for Pregnant Women

This tool was developed to assist statesa in their efforts to improve their capacity to integrate oral health care and primary care for pregnant women. The purpose of the tool is to help state oral health program staff assess systems-level capacity factors and prioritize needs. See the companion... Read more about Capacity Inventory for Integrating Oral Health Care and Primary Care for Pregnant Women

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Pediatricians and Pediatric Oral Health: Knowledge and Attitudes about SDF in Pediatric Practice

Pediatric dental disease, while largely preventable, continues to impact too many children and families, particularly those disproportionately impacted by racial and economic inequalities. Pediatricians are essential partners in keeping children’s teeth healthy but may lack the knowledge,...

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Medical and Dental Integration: A Need for Improved Electronic Health Records

The benefits of integrating oral health care and overall health care are well documented. Integrated health care refers to merging administrative, technical, operational, and clinical aspects of care across health disciplines to improve care coordination and patient health outcomes. To date,...

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