Significant tooth decay in very young children is still a costly and painful problem in Ohio In Ohio, gains have been made in oral health, but significant tooth decay in very young children persists — leading to chronic pain, sleep and eating disorders, ineffective use of hospital emergency... Read more about MORE Care in Ohio: Medical Oral Expanded 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
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...
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
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
Dentists are urging primary care doctors to pay closer attention to signs of illness that may show up in the mouth. From overlooked gum disease to suspicious lesions, oral health can provide a critical window into broader medical concerns.
A Best Practice Approach Report describes a public health strategy, assesses the strength of evidence for the effectiveness of the strategy, and uses practice examples to illustrate successful/innovative implementation.
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,...
The February 2024 National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM) is brought to you by the ADA. This month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their...
Non-ventilator healthcare-associated pneumonia (NV-HAP) is the most common healthcare-associated infection in the United States. Preventing NV-HAP can reduce costs, length of hospitalization, and death. One strategy that may help prevent NV-HAP is to incorporate routine oral healthcare before...
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,...
Pediatric dental disease is largely preventable but continues to impact too many children and families, particularly in underrepresented, marginalized communities. Pediatricians are essential partners in keeping patients’ teeth...
