We are dedicated to raising awareness about the Mouth-Body Connection® through our multi-disciplinary educational initiatives. We provide comprehensive education to our team members, supported dental and medical providers, and their patients about the crucial link between oral health and overall health. By highlighting how oral conditions can impact broader health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and cancer, we equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge needed to provide informed, holistic care. Our efforts are designed to increase awareness and create a more integrated healthcare environment, ensuring that every patient receives the comprehensive care they deserve.

Our approach to dental-medical integration is driven by a range of strategic collaborations that extend well beyond traditional boundaries. Our partnerships range from joint ventures with health systems to alliances with academic institutions, and active roles on boards of prestigious research institutes and scientific advisory councils, both in the U.S. and internationally. These collaborations are vital as we work together to push forward ambitious agendas that integrate oral health with medical care and expand oral healthcare access, especially for aging populations. Through these partnerships, we are setting new standards in health care, ensuring that oral health is an integral part of patient wellness across the board.

We invest in advanced, proven technologies that significantly elevate the standard of patient care. PDS Health was the first large dental group to implement Epic across our supported dental practices nationwide, creating true, longitudinal health records that integrate medical and dental health histories. This integration enables healthcare providers to diagnose and treat with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency. Additionally, we leverage predictive, preventive analytical tools, utilize precise imaging technologies, and offer same-day dental restorations ― advancements that enhance both the efficiency and effectiveness of the care provided by our supported clinicians.

At PDS Health, we advocate for policy changes that enhance access to integrated healthcare services, while highlighting the integral role of dental care. We support initiatives to include medically necessary dental coverage in Medicare and participate in key collaborations like the CDC’s medical-dental integration partnership with the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors. These efforts are crucial for establishing a comprehensive healthcare system that considers the health of the whole person. By advocating for these policy changes, we strive to create a healthcare environment where dental and medical care are seamlessly connected, promoting better health outcomes for individuals and communities alike.