Know the evidence on best practices for oral health to boost the quality of life and prevent dental caries, poor oral conditions, and heart disease across the life span.
Know where to find educational programs and resources for parents and professionals from federal and state agencies, professional and community groups.
- Experiences on Community-Engaged Approaches to Oral Health, NAS
- Advancing Oral Health Across the Lifespan, NAS
At several scientific workshops, experts have convened to share research, policies, practices, challenges and advances in the United States and across the world.
- Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
- NIDCR Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges
- NIDCR Strategic Plan 2021 – 2026
- Healthy People 2030 Oral Health in Policy
- White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
- GSA Comment Letter on Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025 2030
Critical government documents have put forth policies on research, policy, and practices that guide professionals and communities to advance oral health.
The key to preventing dental caries and other dental related diseases and conditions is adopting preventive practices across the lifespan and communities.