Medical-Dental-Behavioral Integration: Embracing Whole-Person Health in Research and Practice.

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Heaton LJ, Tiwari T, Tranby EP.
Medical-Dental-Behavioral Integration: Embracing Whole-Person Health in Research and Practice. JDR clinical and translational research. 2024;9(1_suppl):3S-5S. doi:10.1177/23800844241273799

Abstract

The goal of this editorial and following supplement articles is to present different perspectives on the implementation of medical-dental-behavioral integration to provide comprehensive, whole-person care. Through a discussion of barriers to and opportunities that emerge from this type of integrated care, this editorial and supplement provide strong evidence for the importance, feasibility, and necessity of integrated health care and concept of overall health.