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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 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

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.
🔗 santafegroup.org/news/health-...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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-...

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

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

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-...

🌟 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...

Join us! Tuesday, September 30, at 8:00 p.m. EST
Register Here: www.colgateoralhealthnetwork.com/webinar/olde...

#oralhealth #olderadults #prevention #healthintegration #dentaltechnology #minimallyinvasive #diseaseprevention #healthequity #santafegroup #colgateoralhealth #webinar

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

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

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

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-...

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 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/...

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 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

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📰 Read the latest Oral Health Pulse: santafegroup.org/august19.html

#oralhealth #subscribe #drivingchange

We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Zach Brian as the newest Fellow of the Santa Fe Group.
A champion of equity in oral health, his leadership and passion for community-based strategies will be a tremendous asset to our mission.
Learn more: santafegroup.org/news/coaliti...
Welcome to the SFG, Dr. Brian!

Join SFG board members Drs. Elisa Chávez, Terri Dolan, Linda Niessen, and Lisa Simon for a CE webinar on oral health and aging.

📅 September 30, at 8pm ET
💻 1 CE credit
🔗 colgateoralhealthnetwork.com/webinar/olde...

#oralhealth #healthyaging #santafegroup #colgateoralhealthnetwork #dentalwebinar

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Dr. Michael C. Alfano, a visionary in oral health and the last living Founder of the Santa Fe Group. His legacy of leadership, innovation, and compassion will continue to inspire our work and the oral health community. santafegroup.org/news/santa-f...

The SFG proudly co-sponsored the 2024 Ethics Summit with the ACD Foundation, featured in the latest JACD issue. It includes insights from our members Drs. Simon, Nadershahi, and Inge, alongside other inspiring leaders.

🔗 santafegroup.org/news/santa-f...

#ethicssummit #oralhealth #dentalethics

Stanley Bergman will retire as CEO of Henry Schein in December 2025 after 30+ years of visionary leadership.
A transformative force in health care and valued member of the SFG Strategic Advisory Council, his impact is lasting and unmatched.
Thank you, Stanley!

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Check these 2 standout reads: "If We Treated Tooth Decay Like We Treat Heart Disease, We'd Save Billions" by Dr. Terri Dolan
🔗 medcitynews.com/2025/06/if-w...
"Projected Outcomes of Removing Fluoride From US Public Water Systems" by Drs. Lisa Simon & Sung Eun Choi
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