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Why Oral Health Risk Stratification Matters for Community Health Centers
Oral health risk stratification helps community health centers identify high-risk patients earlier, prioritize preventive interventions, and improve care coordination. Learn how risk-based approaches support prevention, resource allocation, and early detection without increasing operational burden.

OroMed
3 days ago4 min read


The Next Phase of Whole-Person Health: Scalable Oral Health Integration
Scalable oral health integration is becoming the next priority for community health centers. Learn how health centers are moving beyond pilot programs and building preventive workflows, standardized systems, and sustainable operational models that support whole-person care at scale.

OroMed
Jun 114 min read


Wrapping Up May: National Dental Care Month
As May comes to a close, National Dental Care Month highlights the growing importance of prevention, early detection, and oral health integration in community health centers. Learn how FQHCs are approaching preventive care through integrated workflows and whole-person care models.

OroMed
May 283 min read


Why Oral Health Partnerships for Community Health Centers Signal a Bigger Shift in Healthcare
National oral health partnerships for community health centers are accelerating integrated care nationwide. Learn how NACHC, CareQuest, and workforce initiatives are reshaping the future of oral health integration for FQHCs.

OroMed
May 194 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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 Hidden Workforce Crisis and the Oral Systemic Connection: Why Medical Teams Need Oral Health Support Now
Discover how understanding the oral systemic connection helps reduce medical team burden, improve prevention, and support community health centers through integrated oral evaluations.

OroMed
Dec 4, 20254 min read


Beyond the Lesion: The Oral Systemic Connection Makes Oral Cancer Screening Everyone’s Business
Discover how OroMed’s integrated oral cancer screening uses the oral systemic connection to detect disease early and bring prevention into every patient visit.

Dr. Ara Agopian
Nov 13, 20255 min read


The Six-Minute Screen That Saves Lives: How Oral Cancer Screening Fits Seamlessly Into Everyday Care
Learn how OroMed integrates oral cancer screening into everyday medical visits. See how medical-dental integration saves lives through early detection and equitable access.

OroMed
Nov 6, 20255 min read
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