Oral health is strongly associated with overall health. Prior research has demonstrated the benefits of regular dental visits to prevent initiation and progression of systemic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Prior research has also demonstrated the impacts of dental treatments such as scaling, and root planning on reductions in chronic inflammation which can further help in managing chronic conditions like diabetes. The American Dental Association recommends routine visits to a dentist once or twice a year for children, adults and older adults to manage overall health. Some individuals may need to visit a dentist more than twice a year to maintain good oral health and overall health. Despite these recommendations, access to dental care in the United States (U.S.) has long been a critical public health issue, with only half of the U.S. population over the age of two having ever accessed dental care and 72 million or approximately 27% of adults not having dental insurance. Moreover, there is socioeconomic gradient in access to oral health in the U.S. Increasing levels of income and education are associated with higher frequency of annual dental care visits on a population level. That is, those with higher income and higher education are more likely to have dental insurance which is a key factor for access to routine and timely dentist visits. Additionally, even among those with higher socio-economic status, gaps in oral health and dental care access continue to exist, as these challenges are influences by broader structural issues within the health care system and by factors such as transportation and housing conditions.