oral health care

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Preventive dental integration in primary care is becoming essential for FQHCs. Learn why 2026 is a structural turning point for 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.

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.