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Improving Lives Through Oral Health.
Policy. Systems change. Equity in oral health, in the U.S. and beyond.
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It’s World Diabetes Day 2025. This year’s theme, Access to Diabetes Care, calls attention to the urgent need for equitable care and education worldwide.
Oral health and diabetes are deeply connected.
🔗 santafegroup.org/news/health/world-diabetes-day-2025-connecting-oral-health-and-diabetes-care/
November 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Strengthening trust in science and prevention is key to protecting community health.
In the October issue of Compendium, Santa Fe Group leaders Drs. Judi Haber, Nicholas Mosca, and Linda Niessen call for renewed advocacy for community water fluoridation.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Join SFG Board Member Dr. Lisa Simon for a live Conexiant Education webinar: The Oral–Systemic Connection: Oral Health and Diabetes.
Learn how collaboration and early detection can improve outcomes for people living with diabetes.
🔗 Register: conexiant-education.cdeworld.com/webinars/reg...
November 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month. Raising awareness and strengthening the connection between oral health and overall wellbeing can prevent countless cases each year.

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#oralhealth #prevention #publichealth #earlydetection
November 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We celebrate Dr. Judi Haber, honored as a 2025 American Academy of Nursing Living Legend.
Joined by her family, Dr. Haber received the Academy’s highest recognition for her visionary leadership, advocacy, and mentorship in nursing and oral health integration.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week Day 5 🌈
Today, @aidph.bsky.social reminds us that inclusion means belonging & safety for all. Watch the OSLO Pride 2025 video & sign the pledge to keep advancing equity.
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgCG...
📝 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#lgbtqia #oralhealth #healthequity
October 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week Day 4 🌈
@aidph.bsky.social spotlights the UNC Pride Clinic, a student-led program offering free, affirming care for LGBTQIA+ patients. SFG Fellow Dr. Zach Brian says, “Inclusive care shouldn’t be an elective.”
🔗 drive.google.com/file/d/1d1p6...

#inclusion #healthequity
October 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week Day 3 🌈
Today, @aidph.bsky.social calls for more inclusive research in oral health. Fewer than 30% of professionals engage in education or research on LGBTQIA+ oral health. Expanding this knowledge is key to equity.
🔗 aidph.org/national-oh-...
#lgbtqia #oralhealth #equity
October 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week Day 2 🌈
Today, AIDPH.bsky.social highlights barriers that affect oral care for transgender people. Stigma, discrimination, and access gaps limit care and coverage.
Learn more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
#lgbtqia #oralhealth #aidph #transgenderhealth
October 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week begins today and the Santa Fe Group is proud to join @aidph.bsky.social in supporting inclusive, affirming care for every person.
Day 1 highlights inclusivity in dental care and education. Read the July 2025 report here:
🔗 aidph.org/wp-content/u...
#oralhealthweek #LGBTQIA
October 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Getting ready for LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week! 🌈
The Santa Fe Group is proud to join @aidph.bsky.social and partners for the fourth annual LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week, October 20–24.
Learn more and take the pledge → aidph.org/lgbtqia-oh-w...
October 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Leaders in medicine, nursing, dentistry, and community health explore how clinical integration can improve whole-person care at Penn Dental’s webinar Charting a Collaborative Path Forward.
Dr. Judi Haber, Santa Fe Group board member, joins the discussion.
cde.dental.upenn.edu/Course/1650-...
October 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Today we honor the histories, traditions, and resilience of Indigenous communities. Learn more and deepen your awareness with these resources:
🔹 www.indigenousphi.org
🔹 medicine.uw.edu/diversity/re...
🔹 www.thesaidonline.org

#indigenouspeoplesday #oralhealth #equity #publichealth
October 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Welcome to SFG Spotlight! Leaders in our community share what they’re seeing, learning, and changing in oral health.
🎧 Listen to Dr. Gina Thornton-Evans’ message (5 min): youtu.be/nzhYWSxGCUw
💡 Who should we feature next?
#oralhealth #equity #leadership
October 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate culture, identity, and contributions while also reflecting on the importance of equity in health. Oral health is part of that story, shaping well-being and opportunity in every community.
Find out more here: santafegroup.org/news/health-...
October 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🌟 Congratulations to the 2025 Shils Award honorees! We are proud to celebrate their leadership in oral health, including our SAC members, partners, and collaborators. Join us in honoring them on Oct 28. RSVP here: shilsfund.org/programs/shi...
September 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Missed last week’s Oral Health Pulse newsletter? Medicare, medical-dental integration, Mexico’s prevention push, pediatric access & more.
Subscribe here: mailchi.mp/190fdc14d01c... Catch our lastest issue: santafegroup.org/september172...
#oralhealth #publichealth #hispanicheritagemonth #newsletter
September 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Tomorrow at NYU: Mouth Matters, a UNGA side event bringing civil society and public health leaders together to advance oral health in the NCD agenda.
Sunday, Sept 21, 10:30 am–1:30 pm ET.
Event details and registration: dental.nyu.edu/faculty/epid...
#oralhealth #unga #ncds #publichealth #equity
September 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
SFG comments on the CY 2026 PFS to strengthen Medical-Dental Integration in Medicare, adding oral health risk assessment and screening in primary care.
Read more: santafegroup.org/news/medical...

#medicaldentalintegration #medicare #oralhealth #cms
September 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Happening tomorrow, Sept 10 at 6pm ET: UPenn hosts Oral Health in Transition: Charting a Collaborative Path Forward. Featuring Dr. Dushanka Kleinman (SFG VP), Dr. Patty Braun (SFG Founder Fellow), Dr. Mark Deutchman, & ADA President Dr. Brett Kessler. Register: cde.dental.upenn.edu/Course/1642-...
September 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Join us tomorrow for the first webinar in Conexiant’s Oral-Systemic Connection series: Oral Health and Renal Disease. Learn about the link between oral inflammation and renal disease and new Medicare provisions. Register here: conexiant-education.cdeworld.com/webinars/reg...
September 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
September is Healthy Aging Month, a reminder that oral health supports overall wellness at every stage of life. Small daily habits like brushing, flossing, and regular checkups make a big difference.

Learn more: healthyaging.net/healthy-agin...

ICYMI: santafegroup.org/news/health/...
September 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
New in JADA: From Convening to Coalition: A National Call to Advance Oral Health. The editorial highlights systemic reform, equity, and the launch of the American Coalition for Oral Health. Read here: jada.ada.org/article/S000...

#oralhealth #americancoalitionfororalhealth #healthequity #policy
August 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
August reminds us that wellness is more than diet and exercise: oral health is vital too. Explore simple ways to support your smile and whole-body health. 🌿
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#oralhealth #wellness #balance #smile #nationalwellnessmonth
August 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM