The NOHRS informs governments and decision-makers, funding agencies, researchers and their organizations, health care practitioners, the public and others to focus both on emerging, priority issues for Canadian society and on innovative methodological and technological approaches to address these issues.Proper oral hygiene is the key to optimal oral health. Brushing, flossing and routine dental visits help keep your teeth and gums in tip-top condition. Regular dental visits also help your dentist detect and treat problems early, before they worsen.Criteria for Potential Strategic Priorities: The Workgroup also considered the following criteria to assess potential strategic priorities: o Evidence-informed: Does this strategic priority have evidence of effectiveness in improving oral health care access and quality in Medicaid and CHIP? o Equity-focused: Could this strategic priority help to reduce health disparities among Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries? o Actionable: Could CMS and states use this strategic priority to drive improvements in oral health among Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries? o Feasible: Will CMS and states be able to achieve measurable outcomes in this strategic priority over the next five years? o Measurable: Will CMS and states be able to measure progress toward this strategic priority?