# Oral Health * **Definition:** The health of the mouth, teeth, and gums, which is essential for overall health and well-being. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Oral Health ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Oral Health**, for healthcare technology leaders * 10K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/21/2025 | [**Delta Dental Community Care Foundation Expands its Multi-Year Senior Oral Health ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/delta-dental-community-care-foundation-120000470.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 5/21/2025 | [**Delta Dental Community Care Foundation Expands its Multi-Year Senior Oral Health ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/delta-dental-community-care-foundation-expands-its-multi-year-senior-oral-health-partnership-program-to-mississippi-delta-region-302461207.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 5/17/2025 | [**Transforming Oral Health Access and Innovation with Delta Dental CEO Sarah Chavarria**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/uncategorized/transforming-oral-health-access-and-innovation-with-delta-dental-ceo-sarah-chavarria/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/4/2025 | [**'Catastrophe': Dental leaders react to shutdown of CDC oral health division**](https://www.beckersdental.com/clinical-leadership-infection-control/catastrophe-dental-leaders-react-to-shutdown-of-cdc-oral-health-division/) | [[Beckers Dental]] | | 3/20/2025 | [**Study links lack of oral health care with complications during pregnancy**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03-links-lack-oral-health-complications.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 3/19/2025 | [**Urgent action needed to address oral health in aged care, researchers say**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03-urgent-action-oral-health-aged.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 3/12/2025 | [**Benevis Report Details Bidirectional Relationship Between Oral and Mental Health in Support of World Oral Health Day**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/12/3041480/0/en/Benevis-Report-Details-Bidirectional-Relationship-Between-Oral-and-Mental-Health-in-Support-of-World-Oral-Health-Day.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 2/5/2025 | [**NextGen Healthcare Ranked #1 Behavioral Health Solution by KLAS for 2nd Year in a Row**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250205465625/nextgen-healthcare-ranked-1-behavioral-health-solution-by-klas-for-2nd-year-in-a-row) | [[Morningstar]] | | 2/5/2025 | [**NextGen Healthcare Ranked #1 Behavioral Health Solution by KLAS for 2 nd Year in a Row**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/aptechnologynews/20250205465625/en/NextGen-Healthcare-Ranked-1-Behavioral-Health-Solution-by-KLAS-for-2nd-Year-in-a-Row) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**NADP Foundation Announces 2025 Grants to Advance Access to Oral Healthcare**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/01/23/3014663/0/en/NADP-Foundation-Announces-2025-Grants-to-Advance-Access-to-Oral-Healthcare.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 1/22/2025 | [**BrushO Unveils AI-Powered Toothbrush at Stanford University, Redefining Oral Care**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9335832/brusho-unveils-ai-powered-toothbrush-at-stanford-university-redefining-oral-care) | [[Morningstar]] | | 1/22/2025 | [**BrushO Unveils AI-Powered Toothbrush at Stanford University, Redefining Oral Care**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/brusho-unveils-ai-powered-toothbrush-130000542.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/21/2025 | [**BrushO Unveils AI-Powered Toothbrush at Stanford University, Redefining Oral Care**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/brusho-unveils-ai-powered-toothbrush-at-stanford-university-redefining-oral-care-1034254237) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 1/17/2025 | [**America's well-being depends on oral health**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/creativegroup/american-dental-association/americas-well-being-depends-on-oral-health/) | [[The Washington Post]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**New Report: Integrating Oral and Mental Health During and After Pregnancy Is Critical to Improving Health Outcomes**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241203748493/en/New-Report-Integrating-Oral-and-Mental-Health-During-and-After-Pregnancy-Is-Critical-to-Improving-Health-Outcomes/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/26/2024 | [**WHO hosts historic meeting to address global oral health challenges**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241126/WHO-hosts-historic-meeting-to-address-global-oral-health-challenges.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 11/21/2024 | [**VSee Health and The TeleDentists Bring the First Virtual Oral Health Compliance Services to PointClickCare Marketplace**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241121773102/en/VSee-Health-and-The-TeleDentists-Bring-the-First-Virtual-Oral-Health-Compliance-Services-to-PointClickCare-Marketplace/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/21/2024 | [**VSee Health and The TeleDentists Bring the First Virtual Oral Health Compliance Services to PointClickCare Marketplace**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241121773102/en/VSee-Health-and-The-TeleDentists-Bring-the-First-Virtual-Oral-Health-Compliance-Services-to-PointClickCare-Marketplace/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/15/2024 | [**Unclear responsibilities hinder oral health care in nursing homes**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241115/Unclear-responsibilities-hinder-oral-health-care-in-nursing-homes.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 11/14/2024 | [**Unclear routines risk the oral health of older adults in nursing homes**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-unclear-routines-oral-health-older.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 10/8/2024 | [**New Report Finds Adults with ADHD Are at Greater Risk for Poor Oral Health**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/report-finds-adults-adhd-greater-140000884.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 10/8/2024 | [**New Report Finds Adults with ADHD Are at Greater Risk for Poor Oral Health**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241008674633/en/New-Report-Finds-Adults-with-ADHD-Are-at-Greater-Risk-for-Poor-Oral-Health-%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 9/24/2024 | [**Oral Health Pavilion Set for Center Stage at HLTH 2024**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20240924046672/oral-health-pavilion-set-for-center-stage-at-hlth-2024) | [[Morningstar]] | | 8/6/2024 | [**Study pinpoints high-need areas for oral health services in New York**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-08-high-areas-oral-health-york.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 7/25/2024 | [**New World Economic Forum report reveals depth of global oral disease crisis - Philips**](https://www.philips.com/a-w/about/news/archive/standard/news/articles/2024/new-world-economic-forum-report-reveals-depth-of-global-oral-disease-crisis) | philips.com | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Oral Health Workforce Research Center**: Conducts research on oral health access and its implications for maternal health. - **CareQuest Institute for Oral Health**: Focuses on improving access to dental care and advocating for policy changes to enhance oral health. - **Center for Oral Health (COH)**: An organization advocating for water fluoridation and oral health equity, set to release a white paper on the benefits of fluoridation. - **PDS Health**: A healthcare organization integrating dental and medical care, emphasizing the importance of oral health in overall health. - **Oral Genome**: A company launching initiatives to address oral health disparities using advanced technology. - **Dentistry.One**: A telehealth platform providing virtual dental consultations and AI-powered oral health tracking. - **Colgate-Palmolive Company**: A company emphasizing the connection between oral health and overall well-being. - **Benevis**: Focuses on providing affordable dental care to underserved populations and emphasizes the connection between oral and mental health. - **American Dental Association**: A leading organization advocating for dental professionals and promoting oral health initiatives. - **ProDentim**: A probiotic supplement aimed at improving oral health, gaining popularity among consumers. - **Vindhya Data Science**: A bioinformatics service provider conducting research on the links between oral health and systemic diseases, influencing healthcare policy. - **CareQuest Innovation Partners**: An organization focused on improving oral health and health equity through innovation and collaboration. - **American Dental Association (ADA)**: A leading organization advocating for oral health awareness and reforms in dental care access and insurance. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Oral Genome and Global Group, Inc.**: Collaborating on the 'Bridging Oral Health Disparities' initiative to enhance early detection and treatment of oral diseases. - **CareQuest Innovation Partners, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Henry Schein, PDS Health**: Collaborating to launch the first Oral Health Pavilion at HLTH 2024, emphasizing the link between oral health and overall health. - **WHO and global health organizations**: Organizing the first-ever global oral health meeting to create national roadmaps and enhance oral health strategies. - **Delta Dental Institute**: Collaborates with various organizations to promote oral health awareness and improve access to care. - **Biocidin Botanicals**: Hosting a virtual Oral Health Summit to educate on the connection between oral health and overall wellness. - **Oral Genome and Community Health Center of Snohomish County**: Partnering to pilot a saliva testing program for preventive oral healthcare. - **Vindhya Data Science and AHRQ**: Conducted research under contracts to explore the relationship between oral health and chronic diseases. - **CareQuest and MATTER**: Collaborating on the SMILE Health program to support startups focused on oral health innovation. - **Benevis and various healthcare providers**: Encourages integrated care plans addressing both oral and mental health. - **Kentucky Department of Public Health**: Funding the Kentucky Early Learners' Oral Health Surveillance Project to assess dental decay rates among children. - **VSee Health and The TeleDentists**: Partnered to create integrated telehealth solutions for virtual oral health compliance services, improving access to dental care for seniors. - **Delta Dental Community Care Foundation and Care Resource**: Partnering to enhance access to quality oral health care through funding. - **PDS Health and various community organizations**: Collaborative efforts to enhance access to dental care for underserved populations. - **BrushO and Stanford School of Medicine**: Collaboration to develop the AI-Powered Toothbrush aimed at improving global oral health. - **DentaQuest and local nonprofits**: Collaborated to enhance oral health education and services for schoolchildren in Los Angeles. - **TAFE SA and University of Adelaide**: Working together to improve culturally safe oral health care for First Nations people. - **Delta Dental of Washington and Dentistry.One**: This partnership provides virtual dental care services to over 4 million members, enhancing access to dental care. - **Align Technology and dental practices**: Collaboration through the Align Digital Platform to improve patient outcomes and practice efficiencies. - **Henry Schein, National Dental Association, and Schattner Foundation**: Collaborating on the S.M.I.L.E. Healthcare Pathway Program to inspire underrepresented students in dentistry. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **HLTH Conference**: A platform for discussing health-related topics, including the importance of oral health for underserved groups. - **Integration of Oral Health into Maternal Care**: Advocacy for integrating oral health education and services into maternal health care to improve outcomes for underserved populations. - **World Oral Health Day Campaign**: Promotes the importance of oral health and its connection to overall well-being. - **HLTH 2024**: An event featuring an Oral Health Pavilion focusing on oral-systemic health and innovative healthcare discussions. - **Oral Health Pavilion at HLTH 2024**: A platform to showcase innovations in oral health and promote the integration of dental and medical care. - **Mouth-Body Connection® Campaign**: PDS Health's initiative to raise awareness about the link between oral health and systemic diseases. - **Mouth-Body Connection® Awareness**: PDS Health's initiative to raise awareness about the link between oral health and cardiovascular health. - **National Dental Hygiene Month**: An initiative to raise awareness about the role of dental hygienists in enhancing oral and systemic health. - **Nurse-led Oral Hygiene Education**: A study showed that nurse-led education significantly reduces gingival inflammation in pregnant women, highlighting the need for integrated oral health education in prenatal care. - **Proclaim Custom-Jet Oral Health System**: A high-tech alternative to traditional flossing, aimed at simplifying oral hygiene. - **HeRo Project**: Aiming to establish good oral health habits for newborns in high-need areas through hygiene packs and behavior change techniques. - **Global Oral Health Conference**: The Bangkok Declaration emphasizes the importance of oral health in global health agendas and aims to reduce oral disease prevalence. - **Early Smiles California**: A program providing school-based dental care to improve oral health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. - **Oral Health Products Inclusion Act**: Legislation aimed at enhancing access to oral care items through flexible spending accounts. - **3D-Printed Mouthpieces**: Proclaim Health's use of additive manufacturing to create customized oral health solutions. - **Virtual Care Platforms**: Grin's digital solutions enhance accessibility and convenience for patients, addressing oral health equity gaps. - **Investment Trends**: Venture capital firms invested over $400 million in the oral health industry in 2024, focusing on innovative patient care solutions. - **Mouth Cancer Charter**: Launched by the Oral Health Foundation in the UK to address the rising incidence of oral cancers through public education and improved referral pathways. - **Teledentistry Expansion**: Advocacy for expanded teledentistry to improve accessibility to dental care. - **Smart Toothbrush Technology**: Feno's smart toothbrush analyzes oral health markers and tracks brushing habits, enhancing user engagement in oral health. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Oral Health Disparities**: Significant disparities exist in oral health access and outcomes, particularly among marginalized populations. - **Mental Health Connection**: The bidirectional relationship between oral health and mental health conditions needs to be addressed in treatment plans. - **Oral Health in Nursing Homes**: Challenges in maintaining oral hygiene among older adults due to unclear procedures and responsibilities, necessitating structured care approaches. - **Health Disparities**: Ongoing disparities in oral health outcomes among different populations, necessitating targeted interventions. - **Integration of Oral and Overall Health**: There is a need for better integration between dental and medical care to improve patient outcomes. - **Economic Implications**: Ignoring oral health leads to $2 billion annually in emergency room visits for preventable dental issues. - **Disparities in Oral Health**: Children from lower-income households face higher rates of untreated cavities, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to improve oral health equity. - **Access to Care**: Millions lack access to necessary oral health services, prompting calls for prioritization of prevention and affordable care. - **Economic Burden of Oral Diseases**: High costs associated with dental caries, particularly in deprived populations, highlighting the need for preventive measures. - **Impact of Hormonal Changes on Women's Oral Health**: Increased susceptibility to gum disease during different life stages, highlighting the need for tailored oral health care for women. - **Dental Anxiety**: A significant barrier to treatment, with many patients fearing dental care, leading to poor oral health outcomes. - **Policy Changes**: Concerns about potential policy changes affecting oral healthcare access and affordability. - **Economic Burden**: Oral diseases impose a significant economic burden, with treatment costs and productivity losses exceeding $710 billion globally. - **Access to Preventive Care**: Less than 40% of pregnant women in the U.S. utilize preventive oral health services, leading to higher risks of complications. - **Effectiveness of Alternative Practices**: Concerns regarding the efficacy of practices like oil pulling, which lack scientific support compared to traditional dental hygiene methods. - **Access to Dental Care**: Many children, especially in underserved communities, lack access to dental care, leading to untreated dental issues.