The great and enduring strength of American democracy lies in its commitment to the care and well-being of its citizens.  The nation’s long-term investment in science and technology has paid off in ever-expanding ways to promote health and prevent disease.  We can be proud that these advances have added years to the average life span and enhanced the quality of life.  But an “average” is necessarily derived from all values along a continuum and it is here that we come to recognize gaps in health and well-being.  Not all Americans are benefiting equally from improvements in health and health care.  America’s continued growth in diversity has resulted in a society with broad educational, cultural, language, and economic differences that hinder the ability of some individuals and groups from realizing the gains in health enjoyed by many. 

Mission of The Partnership Network for A National Call to Action to Promote Oral Health.