Advancing Dental-Medical Integration: Plans, Providers, and Patients

Recent studies from Mayo Clinic, DentaQuest Foundation, and many others have further reinforced that preventative oral healthcare and the treatment of periodontal disease improves overall wellness and lowers the total cost of care. Patients benefiting the most are those with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or other chronic conditions. Given the prevalence and growth of these high-risk conditions, and with nearly half of Americans suffering from periodontal disease, the industry has begun to act.