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Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · 1d

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...

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · 4d

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-...

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · 5d

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

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Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · 10d

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

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · 16d

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-...

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · 18d

🌟 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...

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · 22d

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

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · 25d

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

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · 28d

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

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · Sep 16

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

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · Sep 9

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-...

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · Sep 8

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...

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · Sep 3

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/...

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Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · Aug 25

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. 🌿
santafegroup.org/news/health/...

#oralhealth #wellness #balance #smile #nationalwellnessmonth

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · Aug 22

Stay connected with the Santa Fe Group!
Our newsletter brings you the latest in oral health, wellness, and policy right to your inbox.

📩 Subscribe today: mailchi.mp/190fdc14d01c...

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

#oralhealth #subscribe #drivingchange

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · Aug 12

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!

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · Aug 7

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

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · Jul 31

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...

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Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · Jul 18

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!

🔗 santafegroup.org/news/santa-f...

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · Jul 11

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
🔗 santafegroup.org/wp-content/u...

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · Jul 10

When leadership, vision, and compassion meet: Dr. Judi Haber has been named a 2025 Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing. A well-deserved tribute to a true trailblazer.
🔗 santafegroup.org/news/santa-f...
#livinglegend #oralhealth #nursingleadership #healthpolicy

Santa Fe Group @santafegroup.bsky.social · Jun 25

We’re now on Bluesky.
Follow for updates on oral health policy, publications, and advocacy efforts from the Santa Fe Group.
📄 Learn more: santafegroup.org

#oralhealth #healthpolicy #healthcare #publichealth #drivingchange