The release of Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges1 offers an opportunity to reflect on the many advances the dental profession has made over the past 20 years. A key area of advancement has been the recognition that oral health care providers have an important role in promoting the overall health of their patients. One example of this is oral health care providers screening for chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension in their offices.2 Another example is oral health care professionals promoting human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among their eligible patients.