oral health workforce

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.

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.

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.

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.