The National Interprofessional Initiative on Oral Health (NIIOH) is a national leader in oral health integration, growing an interdisciplinary workforce to address the nation’s oral health needs. NIIOH convenings, tools and resources activate thousands of educators, health professionals and national organizations to work together to eradicate dental disease, creating a new standard for oral health care. Oral health isn’t just about teeth, oral health is health! Learn More

NIIOH and our Core Network Partners

Smiles for Life

A National Oral Health
Curriculum Integrating Oral Health and Primary Care

NIIOH

Supporting Health Equity Through Education and
Practice Transformation

OHNEP

Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice

Find Out How You Can Get Involved

Health Professionals That Can Collaborate to Improve Oral Health


1.0 M +

Physicians


160,000 +

PAS


4.4 M +

Nurses


300,000 +

Pharmacists


200,000 +

Dentists


185,000 +

Dental Hygienists


150 +

Dental Therapists


61,000 +

Community Health Workers


487,000 +

Advanced Practice Nurses

Smiles for Life Is Endorsed By: