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Advancing oral health equity in the digital era

Advancing oral health equity in the digital era

The connection between oral health and overall well-being remains a persistent, untreated, and unaddressed issue in the United States. The CDC suggests that more 50% of Americans over the age of 30 have some degree of gum disease,1 which can have links to cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other health issues. While health-care organizations alone cannot control all the …

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Mental health needs to be a cornerstone of equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives

Mental health needs to be a cornerstone of equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives

Equity, diversity and inclusion programs have become ubiquitous in the workplace. As organizations publicly express their commitment to diversity and inclusion, there is a growing concern that these concepts are merely buzzwords to make organizations look more socially responsible. There has also been a growing backlash against the diversity, equity and inclusion movement. So, too, is the recognition that diversity …

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