Medical/Dental Integration

A Healthy Mouth Supports a Healthy Body – A Healthy Body Supports a Healthy Mouth

Emerging medical research is finding clinical connections between oral health issues and health conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. And, signs and symptoms occurring in the mouth may be an early warning sign to other systemic health problems.

Mouth – Body Associations:

The CT Dental Health Partnership believes there is a Medical/Dental Integration Imperative to holistically serve HUSKY Health Members. What does Medical/Dental Integration look like?

The Connecticut Dental Health Partnership can support medical dental integration across health systems, medical practices, and community organizations that promote health by: