As primary care continues to transition to comprehensive care, more fields are being absorbed into the primary care space, one of these being oral healthcare. Primary care teams have the unique ability to manage preventative, acute and chronic care needs for a wide range of clinical conditions. As many health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease and other conditions, are linked to oral health, it is very much in the sphere of primary care. Ensuring that clinicians are equipped with the tools and knowledge to adequately recognize issues with oral health, provide basic treatments and exams, and help connect patients with dental professionals is essential. As over 46 million Americans live in Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas, the opportunity for primary care to fill that role is evident, and needed.
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Open Wide: Medical Education With Real Teeth | Association of American Medical Colleges | July 10, 2018 |
Nurse Practitioners Play Vital Role in Oral Health | StonyBrook University News | December 19, 2018 |
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Let's Not Make Children Wait 17 Years | Health Affairs Blog | April 5, 2019 |
Community Statement on Medicare Coverage for Medically Necessary Oral and Dental Health Therapies | May 23, 2019 | |
Backers of rural dental care find something to smile about | Associated Press | August 18, 2019 |
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