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Oral health is an integral part of overall health. The 2000 Surgeon General’s Report, “Oral Health in America,” reported associations between oral diseases and healthcare access.¹ In addition, in 2003, the Surgeon General recommended addressing these issues by increasing the oral health workforce, supporting collaboration between dental and medical providers, and improving access to care.²

Data show that about 86% of American adults had an annual dental visit in 2019-2020, with about 65% of those between the ages of 18 and 64.^3,4 As awareness of the connection between dentistry and medicine grows, dental practices will be seen as a source of primary care.^5,6

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