The Imperative for Integration

Abstract

This session will present the imperative for accelerating integration of oral health. There is mounting evidence for the impact of oral health on overall health, while profound disparities exist in oral health and access to care for underserved populations. These factors will be considered within our current societal context, including opportunities in the changing healthcare landscape. A reactor panel will reflect on how best to accelerate progress, with implications for training, practice, science, and policy.