We champion inclusive oral health policies that respect and affirm the identities and experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Our support extends to policies that eliminate disparities, enhance access to culturally affirming care, and protect against discrimination in healthcare settings.

We advocate for increased resources, infrastructure development, and workforce solutions that ensure rural communities have equal access to preventive and comprehensive oral health services. We support workforce development that brings healthcare providers into rural settings to practice.

We support the development and implementation of policies that provide people with disabilities with accessible, affordable, accommodating, and patient-centered oral health care. Our focus is on promoting autonomy, reducing barriers to care, and ensuring equity in oral health outcomes.

We support policies that expand Medicaid and Medicare coverage for oral health services, recognizing oral health as integral to overall health. Our advocacy aims to ensure comprehensive dental benefits are available, accessible, and affordable for all, particularly for underserved and marginalized communities. We support oral health clinicians receiving fair reimbursement for care delivery in these systems.

We advocate for policies that support the growth and diversification of the oral and public health workforce. This includes investing in justice-oriented education and training programs, supporting pathways for underrepresented groups in the dental profession, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to expand care delivery models. We believe that health professionals should be working in safe and healthy conditions and in an environment where their skills and expertise are respected through fair financial compensation. Clinicians should practice at the top of their scope and skill set within an innovative care delivery system.

We champion the expansion of preventive and community-based oral health programs that address the social determinants of health. Our support extends to policies that strengthen the public health infrastructure, promote evidence-based practices, and encourage community engagement in oral health initiatives.

We advocate for increased and sustainable funding for health research that addresses disparities and advances innovative solutions for care delivery. Our focus is on supporting research that informs policy, improves access and quality of care, and fosters the development of new technologies and treatments.

We advocate for removing barriers to accessible, affordable, and high-value care delivery, informed by community need. Dental care is healthcare, and healthcare is a human right. All people deserve to be healthy and thrive in their community.

We advocate for the integration of oral health into the broader healthcare system, promoting policies that facilitate a holistic, value-based care approach. We support initiatives that foster collaboration among healthcare providers across disciplines, ensuring oral health is considered an essential component of overall health and well-being. Our commitment is to advance models of care that prioritize patient outcomes, emphasize preventive and comprehensive care, and strive for equity in access and treatment. We believe in incentivizing quality care that is equitable, efficient, and patient-centered, reducing disparities and improving health outcomes for all communities, especially those we serve: rural, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.