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AMA Journal of Ethics I think this may be in large part attributed to the medical-dental divide between professional practice and education of medicine and dentistry. This divide has been long-lasting in the US is the source of an often fractured practice model, one that not whole. #EthicsChat

AMA Journal of Ethics We have another great article that addresses this question: journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/educat… #EthicsChat

We need a value-based #oralhealth system. My CareQuest Institute for Oral Health colleagues wrote a great article on oral health over the lifespan using data from more than 31 million Medicaid claims & 45 million commercial or Medicare supplemental claims: bit.ly/3Hj3AyC #EthicsChat

AMA Journal of Ethics "Dental caries is the most common chronic disease of childhood, although it is largely preventable. Caries incurs short- and long-term negative health effects and can diminish both children’s and parents’ quality of life."

Always great to see a community health center & Boston example! #EthicsChat

In AMA Journal of Ethics, my CareQuest Institute for Oral Health colleagues & I talk abt policy, practice, & research solutions to address these gaps. In 2015, 1 in 3 US adults had no form of dental benefits. We need comprehensive adult dental for #Medicare & #Medicaid: bit.ly/3HktrWU #EthicsChat

AMA Journal of Ethics They explain: "Value-based approaches to health care need to unify mouth care with general medical care, motivate medical-dental interprofessional practice, promote oral disease prevention, and support restorative dental care" #EthicsChat

I loved being on the podcast! #EthicsChat

More and more insurers are realizing #oralhealth care is part of whole-person health. Our work is to continue to show the value of centering patient-centered outcomes in policies. #EthicsChat

There is a greater focus on community care and meeting patients where they are, and medical-dental integration is a big part of that work. We must continue to innovate and place prevention at the center of our #healthcare system. #EthicsChat

We need to think beyond the clinical setting to community-based care to underserved communities. This includes the use of a broader #healthcare workforce to include community health workers, dental therapists, nurses, physician assistants and others. #EthicsChat (1/2)

More than 56 million Americans live in areas with a shortage of dental professionals. Tools like telehealth and teledentistry can also provide an opportunity for care in underserved areas: bit.ly/3ISSC3q #EthicsChat (2/2)

There’s a lot we have already learned from the pandemic that needs to be a part of our #healthcare system from now on, like the use of #teledentistry, mobile dentistry, and efforts to support a broader workforce. #EthicsChat (1/2)

You can learn more about what CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is doing to address the medical-dental divide at carequest.org. #EthicsChat (2/2)

Important piece by two great leaders! Proud to be a part of the @NCFMass team. cc: Makeeba McCreary Boston Impact Initiative Betty Francisco

Don't miss @AIDPHorg annual colloquium on Transforming #Veteran #Oral Health on February 15 –16 in partnership with CareQuest Institute. The event will feature several expert speakers, including CareQuest Institute President and CEO Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan (she/her). ow.ly/v9Cu50HBE45

I’m in Austin today at #SXSW2022 talking about investment in scalable community-driven health care solutions by and for BIPOC communities. Stop by and say hi! 11:30am at Austin Marriott Downtown #healthequity

Live from #SXSW2022 having a rich discussion about investing in community-driven solutions to advance #healthequity

A huge thanks to Cityblock Health and @DrKamLeigh for allowing me to share their story!