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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
6 days ago4 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


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


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


What a Toothache Can Teach Us About the Oral Systemic Connection and Health Equity
Discover what a simple toothache reveals about health inequities. Learn how the oral systemic connection and preventive dental care can reduce ER visits, close access gaps, and build true whole-person health.

OroMed
Oct 16, 20256 min read


Beyond the Chair: How the Oral Systemic Connection Saves Health Centers Millions
Discover how preventive dental care and the oral systemic connection help community health centers reduce ER costs, improve chronic disease management, and deliver true whole-person health.

Dr. Ara Agopian
Oct 9, 20256 min read


The Stethoscope and the Toothbrush: The Oral Systemic Connection in Primary Care
Explore the oral systemic connection and why medical-dental integration matters. Learn how combining primary care and oral health creates true whole-person care.

Josh Gwinn
Oct 2, 20255 min read


You Cannot Be Healthy Without Oral Health: A Deeper Look into the Oral Systemic Connection
Explore the oral systemic connection, how oral health directly influences overall health. Discover the latest evidence linking gum disease, diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy, and chronic illness through the mouth-body connection.

Dr. Ara Agopian
Sep 4, 20254 min read


Looking Ahead: The Future of Integrated Dental Care
The future of integrated dental care for health centers across America is now more urgent than every...

OroMed
Aug 25, 20255 min read


Seamless Integration, Scalable Impact: How OroMed Brings Integrated Dental Care to FQHCs
In the world of community-based care, every workflow, patient encounter and staff role is a moving part of a much larger mission...

Dr. Ara Agopian
Aug 18, 20255 min read


Medical-Dental Integration Strategies for FQHCs: The CEO’s Perspective on Transformative Team-Based Preventive Care
At OroMed, our mission is bold but simple: zero disruption, no cost, more access, better outcomes. That’s not just a slogan. It’s our...

Josh Gwinn
Aug 11, 20254 min read
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