Newswise — CHICAGO, April 17, 2026 — The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) today announced the Integrated Care Summit 2026: Bridging the Gaps to Whole-Person Care, a two-day interprofessional symposium and workshop in Broomfield, Colorado. The event brings dental hygienists, dentists, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, behavioral health professionals and public health leaders together to address the gaps between oral, medical and behavioral health care.
The summit takes place May 15–17 at the Omni Interlocken Resort and offers 10.0 live/interactive CE and CME credits. CareQuest Institute for Oral Health and Henry Schein are anchoring the event as platinum sponsors, with additional support from industry and nonprofit partners.
Nearly 42% of U.S. adults 30 and older have periodontal disease, according to CDC data. In December 2025, the American Heart Association published an updated scientific statement in Circulation detailing growing evidence that links periodontal disease to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, atrial fibrillation and heart failure — and recommending that high-risk cardiovascular patients receive regular dental screenings. Yet most medical training programs dedicate fewer than five hours to oral health education.