As dentistry continues to evolve, medical-dental integration is helping redefine the profession’s impact on health and wellness. This session will examine how integrated care models are moving dentistry beyond “drill and fill” toward prevention-focused care that improves safety, increases access, and supports better systemic health outcomes. Through practical examples and audience engagement, the panel will highlight how collaboration, innovation, and technology are enabling clinicians to deliver more timely, connected, and effective care.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the concept of medical-dental integration and how it is transforming dentistry from a procedure-based model to a prevention-focused approach.
• Identify key strategies and technologies that support integrated care, including collaboration between medical and dental professionals to improve patient outcomes.
• Evaluate the impact of integrated care models on patient safety, access to care, and overall systemic health outcomes.