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Medicaid Adult Dental Benefits Volatility: Why “Cuts vs Expansions” Matters Operationally
Medicaid adult dental benefits continue to fluctuate across states, creating real operational challenges for health centers. Learn how to protect access, improve early detection, and build a more resilient care model.

OroMed
May 85 min read


What the End of Prop 56 Dental Payments Means for Health Centers
Prop 56 dental payments are ending in California, impacting Denti-Cal reimbursement rates and access to care. Learn what this means for health centers and how to respond strategically.

Josh Gwinn
Apr 304 min read


Oral Health Integration for Health Centers: How Leaders Should Think About New Models
Oral health integration for health centers is transforming care delivery. Learn how to evaluate new models, align with the oral systemic connection, and implement integration effectively.

Josh Gwinn
Apr 234 min read


How to Talk With Patients About Oral Cancer Screening and Why It Matters in Community Health
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Learn how health center care teams can open compassionate conversations about oral cancer screening and why early detection saves lives.

Dr. Ara Agopian
Apr 164 min read


Maternal Oral Health Screening Is No Longer Optional
Maternal oral health screening is becoming a standard in community health centers. Learn how new Medicaid quality measures and HRSA integration funding are shaping prenatal workflows and what leaders need to implement now.

Dr. Ara Agopian
Apr 94 min read


Medical‑Dental Data Integration Is Moving from Theory to Infrastructure—and Health Centers Can Finally Benefit
Medical‑dental data integration is shifting from pilot projects to real infrastructure—here’s what CHC/FQHC leaders should do now to turn integrated data into measurable prevention, closed-loop referrals, and scalable workflows.

OroMed
Apr 24 min read


How Dental Care in Community Health Centers Is Scaling in 2026: Funding, Workforce, and Integration
Learn how dental care in community health centers is scaling in 2026, including funding changes, workforce challenges, and strategies to integrate oral health into primary care and expand access efficiently.

OroMed
Mar 264 min read


Partnership‑Driven Oral Health Integration in Community Health Centers
Over the last 60 days, major partnerships and local successes have accelerated oral health integration in community health centers. Explore how the NACHC–CareQuest partnership, state oral health workforce plans and community collaborations are reshaping access, and learn practical strategies for health center leaders.

OroMed
Mar 197 min read


FQHC Telehealth Billing Extension: What It Means for Preventive Dental Integration in Primary Care
The FQHC telehealth billing extension protects 2026 workflows. Learn how preventive dental integration in primary care can remain durable beyond policy shifts.

Dr. Ara Agopian
Mar 124 min read


Why 2026 Is a Turning Point for Preventive Dental Integration in Primary Care
Preventive dental integration in primary care is becoming essential for FQHCs. Learn why 2026 is a structural turning point for health centers.

Josh Gwinn
Mar 54 min read


Addressing the Oral Health Workforce Shortage in Community Health Centers
Learn how community health centers can tackle the oral health workforce shortage through expanded roles, teledentistry, digital tools and policy advocacy—while improving outcomes.

OroMed
Feb 264 min read


Oral Health and Chronic Disease Management: Why Oral Health Belongs at the Table
Discover how oral health and chronic disease management intersect in community health centers. Evidence-based strategies show the oral systemic connection improves outcomes and reduces costs.

OroMed
Feb 196 min read


Teledentistry in Community Health Centers: Expanding Access and Improving Outcomes
Teledentistry in community health centers expands access, reduces travel and improves outcomes. Discover evidence, strategies and equity benefits in this forward‑thinking guide.

OroMed
Feb 164 min read


When Inflammation Tells the Story: The Oral Systemic Connection Between Gums and Chronic Disease
Discover how the oral systemic connection links gum inflammation to chronic disease and why integrating oral assessments into care improves prevention and outcomes.

Dr. Ara Agopian
Feb 54 min read


Advancing Health Equity Through Medical‑Dental Integration in Community Health Centers
Discover how medical‑dental integration in community health centers improves health equity, reduces costs and boosts outcomes. Learn strategies and ROI benefits.

Josh Gwinn
Jan 295 min read


What Health Centers Get Wrong About Dental Care: Rethinking Health Center Dental Integration
Explore common myths holding health centers back and learn how health center dental integration can expand access, improve prevention, and strengthen sustainability.

OroMed
Jan 225 min read


Redrawing the Map of Access: How Intraoral Imaging Is Expanding Rural Oral Health Access
Learn how intraoral imaging and virtual dentists are expanding rural oral health access, improving prevention, and closing care gaps for underserved communities.

Dr. Ara Agopian
Jan 155 min read


The Real Reason Patients Avoid the Dentist: Understanding Barriers to Dental Care
Learn how health centers can address barriers to dental care by integrating oral health into medical visits and improving prevention through whole-person care.

OroMed
Jan 85 min read


Defining Policy for Health Centers in 2026: Why Oral Health Population Health Is the Future
RHTP is reshaping care in 2026. Discover why oral health population health belongs at the center of prevention, equity, and health center policy.

OroMed
Dec 18, 20254 min read


The Connection Between Oral Health and Diabetes: Why Preventive Dental Evaluation Matters
Discover the connection between oral health and diabetes and why preventive dental evaluations are essential for early detection, better outcomes, and whole-person care.

Dr. Ara Agopian
Dec 11, 20255 min read
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