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Connecting oral health to overall health: Delta Dental’s voice at Becker’s Future of Dentistry Roundtable

Nov 13, 2026

By Delta Dental

When leaders from across the dental and health care industries gathered at the Becker's Future of Dentistry Roundtable this past September, one theme emerged consistently: Improving health outcomes requires stronger connections between oral health and overall health. Jamie Clarke, Senior Vice President of Provider Strategy, joined the conversation on behalf of Delta Dental, to share perspective on what it will take to make coordinated care a reality.
 

Creating value through provider-centered integration

While technology and data sharing are important pieces to consider, the discussion focused on something equally critical: Making integrated care practical for providers. From reducing administrative complexity to creating more connected experiences across the health care system, leaders explored how to make care coordination easier and more effective for the practices delivering care every day.

The conversation continued beyond the roundtable in a follow-up Becker's Dental + DSO Review article exploring whether integrated care delivers meaningful value for dental practices. Drawing on Delta Dental's experience supporting a network that serves more than 27 million members, Jamie emphasized that meaningful progress happens when solutions are designed around provider needs and workflows. The goal is simple: Help providers spend less time navigating disconnected systems and more time focused on patient care.
 

Advancing a more connected approach to health

Together, the roundtable discussion and subsequent industry commentary reflect a broader shift taking place across health care: Recognizing oral health as a vital part of overall health and finding new ways for organizations, providers and industry leaders to work together to improve health outcomes for all patients.