The Promoting Dental Health Act reauthorizes federal programs focused on oral health promotion and disease prevention for an additional five-year period from 2024 through 2028. The bill extends funding authorization under Section 317M of the Public Health Service Act, which supports various dental health initiatives at the federal level. By reauthorizing these programs, the legislation ensures that existing oral health promotion and disease prevention efforts can continue without interruption. The bill was introduced in January 2024 by Senators Durbin and Marshall and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for consideration. This reauthorization primarily affects public health agencies and organizations that implement federally-funded dental health programs nationwide.