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Why Oral Health Still Sits Outside the Public Health Conversation
The historical and structural reasons dental care remains disconnected from broader health systems.
By Elijah St. John · February 9, 2026 · 7 min read
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Teeth, mouths, oral disease, prevention, dental access, community dentistry, oral-systemic health, workforce, innovation, and oral-health policy.
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The historical and structural reasons dental care remains disconnected from broader health systems.
By Elijah St. John · February 9, 2026 · 7 min read
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