Alliance for Guideline Implementation in Oral Health (AGILE)

Closing the gap between what research proves works and the care patients actually receive — through cross-sector coordination.

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The problem: The guidelines exist. The implementation doesn't.

Every day, patients leave dental offices without receiving care that research has proven effective. Turning a guideline into routine practice requires quality metrics, coverage policies, provider training, and patient education — all moving together. Right now, no single setting brings all of those organizations to the table.

In Their Own Words: Why this coalition matters

Hear directly from coalition members about why bringing these organizations together is critical for improving oral health outcomes across the system.

2.2%

of teeth with early cavities received sealants in one large oral health plan — and those that didn't were nearly 3× more likely to need a filling within two years.

77%

of antibiotic prescriptions before dental procedures in a large national sample were not prescribed according to published guidelines. And taking antibiotics can result in serious adverse events.

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Mission: Accelerating evidence-informed oral health care

Guided by a collective impact framework, AGILE unites guideline developers, health plans, payers, educators, clinicians, patient navigators, and community representatives under a shared agenda — with mutual accountability.