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All 4 Oral Health is the page for the OHNEP Program. Visit our website ohnep.org.

The Oral Health Nursing and Education Practice (OHNEP) and Teaching Oral-Systemic Health (TOSH) programs aim to build interprofessional oral health competencies among future primary care providers in order to develop a primary care workforce that is collaborative practice-ready for providing quality, patient-centered oral health care.

10/30/2026

We are excited to share new guidelines that aim to improve and standardize hospital practices for diagnosing, treating, preventing, and monitoring sepsis, a major cause of death in hospitals. Developed by UVA Health and leading national medical organizations, these guidelines address several key areas of care including diagnostic testing, antimicrobial management, infection prevention, performance measurement, and hospital infrastructure.

An important recommendation to those interested in the oral-systemic connection is a specific recommendation that highlights standardizing daily toothbrushing to help prevent sepsis and hospital-acquired pneumonia. The guidelines also highlight emerging technologies, such as next-generation diagnostics and AI-enhanced clinical decision support, that have great potential to further improve sepsis care.

These guidelines are a major advancement toward consistent and reliable high-quality sepsis care that recognizes the importance of oral health in promoting positive overall health outcomes.

Read and download the guidelines here: https://shorturl.at/T0Sa9

10/22/2026

"The Oral-Systemic Connection: The Impact of AI" live webinar will take place on Tuesday October 27 at 7pm ET. Moderated by OHNEP Executive Director Judith Haber, participating oral health experts will explore the ways in which artificial intelligence is revolutionizing interdisciplinary communication to improve understanding, diagnosis and treatment planning, and ultimately optimizing the delivery of predictable oral health care in patients with systemic comorbidities.

Learn more and register for this timely panel discussion: https://shorturl.at/8u1Ev

10/09/2026

Register for this exciting upcoming webinar, "From Co-created Priorities and Solutions to Real World Practice and Policy Impact: Transforming Oral Health Care for People with Severe Mental Illness," on Thursday October 15. Presenters from across the globe will come together to review the impacts of their unique research initiatives and clinical interventions that integrate oral health into whole-person care for people with severe mental illness. The innovative models presented in this two-hour webinar demonstrate the scalability of effective integrated care programs, and the presenters will highlight key learnings and recommendations for implementation and improvement.

Learn more and register: https://shorturl.at/tglks

10/01/2026

Check out a new episode of the GoMo Health Human Resilience podcast, "Beyond the Dentist’s Chair: Oral Health as Preventive Healthcare" that highlights the importance of making oral health a seamless part of the patient journey and how technology can bridge the gap between medical and dental care.

This episode explores how technology, virtual care, and behavioral engagement are breaking down the barriers between medical and dental care. Brant Herman, Founder and CEO of Dentistry.One, talks with GoMo Health hosts Bob Gold and Shelley Schoenfeld about why oral health is fundamental to whole-person healthcare and how personalized outreach and behavioral science help patients take charge of their oral and overall health care.

Listen here at the GoMo Health website: https://gomohealth.com/healthcare-engagement-resources/healthcare-engagement-podcast-human-resilience/

09/23/2026

Join the OHWRC and the SCAA for their upcoming webinar, "Mapping Oral Health Needs Across New York State," that will share findings from the 2024 New York State Oral Health Needs Assessment, highlighting communities with the greatest oral health needs and barriers to care. The webinar will explore how these findings can help guide policies and workforce strategies to improve access to oral health services, especially for underserved and vulnerable populations.

Click here to register: https://shorturl.at/ERoBd

09/10/2026

September is Healthy Aging Month, giving health professionals the opportunity to recognize the importance of oral health in promoting overall positive health outcomes as we age. Adopting healthy habits and lifestyle changes - regular exercise, a nutritious diet, improved sleep patterns - are ways we can overcome health physical and mental health challenges that occur with age.

OHNEP has developed several resources to promote the importance of oral health care for older adults that educators and clinicians can use to improve the quality of oral health care for their patients. Check out our AGNP Tool Kits, Oral Health Fact Sheets, and more at our website OHNEP.org!

GoMo Health, one of our many oral health partners, also recently released a timely podcast episode, "Reframing Palliative Care: Why Earlier Conversations Change Outcomes," that explores how earlier conversations and a more person-centered approach to palliative care can ensure care reflects what matters most to patients while providing critical support for families and caregivers. Learn more and listen here: https://gomohealth.com/resource/reframing-palliative-care/

08/19/2026

August 22 is National Tooth Fairy Day! Even though children lose their baby teeth, brushing children's teeth is just as important as taking care of adult teeth.

Starting regular oral care with children in early childhood contributes to good oral health well into adulthood. Primary care professionals - such as nurses, pediatric and family nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, and speech and language therapists - who work with pediatric patients and their families are well-positioned to educate on the importance of daily oral care and regular dental check-ups.

Visit our website OHNEP.org to check out the many pediatric oral health resources from OHNEP and our partners!

08/12/2026

August is National Wellness Month, presenting us with the opportunity to prioritize health and wellness in our daily routines. Oral health is essential to overall health and well-being, and maintaining good oral health each day starts with brushing teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice per day and flossing at least once per day.

We know oral health and overall health are inextricably connected, and daily oral hygiene combined with visiting the dentist twice a year helps protect our overall health and wellness.

Visit our website OHNEP.org to explore our many oral-systemic health resources for students, educators and practitioners, and click here to learn more about the many ways oral health benefits overall health and wellness!: https://shorturl.at/3ZyKT

07/30/2026

The Santa Fe Group's 2025 Annual Report reflects on the incredible progress made by the Santa Fe Group (SFG) board members, Strategic Advisory Council, Senior Scholars & Fellows, and partners. Throughout 2025, this extraordinary team worked tirelessly to strengthen partnerships, advance policy, and lay the groundwork for new initiatives that will shape the future of oral health.

The 2025 Report reflects the collective efforts that made this progress possible, from expanding access to medically necessary oral health services under Medicare and advancing the Coalition for Oral Health Policy (COHP), to laying the foundation for the SFG national initiative, "Oral Health: A Pathway to Wellness and Longevity."

Read and download the report here: https://shorturl.at/bmn5s

07/22/2026

"Advancing oral health: Collaboration towards UN sustainable development goals" highlights the important role oral health care providers can play in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through advocacy, community engagement, sustainable practices, and stronger integration of oral health into broader health initiatives.

Oral health is closely connected to all 17 SDGs through its proven impact on quality education, poverty reduction, and overall health and wellbeing, among other areas of sustainable development. The authors conclude that prioritizing oral health within the global health agenda can help reduce health inequalities, promote social justice, and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future.

Click here to read and download this article: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0265539X261469337

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