About CareQuest Institute
At CareQuest Institute, we are working to improve everyone’s oral health — because oral health is health.
We Champion Oral Health Transformation
Our health care system is not built to work for everyone — people of color, those living in rural communities, people with disabilities, older adults, and other historically underserved groups have been left behind. And many chronic diseases — like diabetes and high blood pressure — are connected to poor oral health. To help people stay healthy, we are working to create a system that is accessible, equitable, and integrated. Â
How do we do that work? We advocate for policy changes, support communities through grants, conduct research, educate providers, and invest in innovative products and services. Together, every day, that work is focused on creating a health care system that is designed for everyone.Â
Our Areas of Focus
We partner with thought leaders, health care providers, patients, and stakeholders at all levels to change oral health care through our Focus Areas.
Analytics & Data InsightsÂ
We use our extensive database and unique analytical skills to tell data-driven stories that reveal timely insights and inspire change in oral health.
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Policy & Advocacy
We mobilize diverse coalitions, create pathways, and champion policies that lead us to a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health care system.Â
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Philanthropy
We address complex and upstream drivers of oral health disparities by investing strategically and providing collaborative, capacity-building support that leads to healthier communities.
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Education
We educate dental and medical professionals, students, and community partners who are committed to gaining the knowledge and skills required to improve their individual practices and contribute to the broader transformation of our oral health care system.Â
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Innovation
Our for-profit subsidiary, CareQuest Innovation Partners, focuses on validating and scaling transformative solutions to improve oral health access and outcomes for underserved populations in the US.
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Values That Drive Our Actions
Our values are core to our work and central to how we measure our success.
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Leadership team
Board of Directors
