Protect Federal Funding for Oral Health Programs

Protect Federal Funding for Oral Health Programs вЂ“ Take action now

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The Senate Appropriations Committee is preparing to vote on the FY 2026 Labor-HHS appropriations bill, which will determine the future of critical oral health programs. The President’s proposed budget would significantly reduce or eliminate funding for initiatives that expand access to care, strengthen the dental workforce, and advance life-changing research.

Programs at risk include:

Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Title VII Oral Health Training and Residency Programs: Supporting thousands of dental students and professionals each year and delivering care to more than 1 million patients, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
HRSA State Oral Health Workforce Grants: Helping more than 30 states develop workforce solutions for underserved communities.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR): The leading institute for dental and craniofacial research, pioneering the link between oral and overall health.
Centers for Disease Control Division of Oral Health: Providing states with evidence-based tools to prevent tooth decay, including community water fluoridation initiatives, as well as set valuable dental practice safety standards.

How You Can Help
Your Senators need to hear directly from you. As a licensed dentist and trusted health professional, you can make a powerful case for maintaining strong federal investments in oral health.

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Key Funding Requests:

At least $43.673 million for HRSA Title VII Oral Health Training and Workforce Programs.
At least $520.16 million for NIDCR to protect critical research.
At least $20.25 million for the CDC Division of Oral Health.

Take action now to ensure that federal support for oral health remains strong—for your patients, your practice, and the future of dentistry.

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Message: As a dentist and your constituent, I respectfully urge you to reject any proposals that would eliminate or reduce critical investments in the dental workforce, access to care, oral health research, and chronic disease prevention as the Senate Appropriations Committee deliberates the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) Labor-HHS appropriations bill. Thanks to the Committee’s steadfast commitment, we have seen significant progress in advancing the nation’s oral health: Thousands of dental students and professionals train each year in community-based settings, reaching more than 1 million patients, particularly in rural and underserved areas. - More than 30 states have gained access to targeted dental workforce resources, addressing pressing staffing shortages. - Millions of Americans, and our military, benefit from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research’s advancements linking oral health and overall health. - More than 20 states employ evidence-based strategies that reduce tooth decay by 25 percent in both children and adults and use CDC safety guidance and standards to protect the public. Sustained investment in these programs is vital. Any funding cuts would undermine our ability to effectively prevent chronic disease and develop the next generation of treatments for oral diseases and their systemic health implications. Therefore, I strongly urge you to support: - Allocating no less than $43.673 million to HRSA Title VII Oral Health Training and Workforce Programs. - Providing at least $520.16 million for NIDCR to perverse critical dental research in dental schools and other independent research institutes. - Maintaining funding for the CDC Division of Oral Health at no less than $20.25 million. Oral health is a critical component of overall health and well-being, and a robust oral health system strengthens the national economy—generating an estimated $478 billion annually. I urge you and the Committee to reject the President’s proposed funding cuts and instead prioritize investments that protect and advance the nation’s oral health.

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Protect Federal Funding for Oral Health Programs вЂ“ Take action now

Your voice matters.