U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Oral Health Strategic Framework, 2014-2017

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is committed to advancing the oral health and general well-being of all populations across the lifespan. The HHS Oral Health Strategic Framework 2014-2017 (hereinafter, the Framework) reflects the collective deliberations and next steps proposed by HHS and other federal partners to realize the department's oral health vision and eliminate oral health disparities. The Framework builds upon and outlines a strategic alignment of HHS operating and staff divisions' resources, programs, and leadership commitments to improve oral health with activities of other federal partners. Here, the goals of HHS Oral Health Strategic Framework are detailed.