New Mexico Health Systems Bureau (HSB)
The Health Systems Bureau provides leadership throughout the state of New Mexico on initiatives that improve health services, support health promotion, and strengthen local, regional, and statewide health systems such that all New Mexicans have opportunities to achieve the highest quality of health.
The Office of Oral Health as part of HSB improves oral health through promotion of preventive dental care for children, adolescents, and adults.
Office of Oral Health (OOH)
Mission:
To ensure that all New Mexicans are provided opportunities for improving their oral health and overall health through access to prevention and treatment services and health education.
Vision:
The New Mexico Office of Oral Health goal is to increase the awareness of families, individuals, and organizations as to the importance of good oral health. The services provided by the Office of Oral Health are to reduce the incidence of and increase access for those who are experiencing dental disease along with promoting oral health as part of general health.
“Oral health is essential to overall health.”
-- Rudy Blea, Program Director OOH