by Chernise Harris | May 14, 2026 | In The News
Fluoride — one of public health’s most effective and equitable tools — is facing a growing wave of policy rollbacks, misinformation and public skepticism. Host Sophia Meador talks with Wade Rakes, MBA, CEO of the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, and pediatrician...
by Chernise Harris | May 13, 2026 | In The News
Dentist Dr. Tara Prasad thinks a lot about the logistics of homelessness — how difficult it is to brush your teeth when you don’t have a place to store a toothbrush, or how to protect a life-changing set of dentures when you’re sleeping and someone may steal your...
by Chernise Harris | May 8, 2026 | In The News
New York’s senior citizens may have a new avenue to purchase dental insurance. Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright, D-New York City, and Sen. Cordell Cleare, D-New York City, are sponsoring legislation (A.11235/S.7594) that would require the NY State of Health Marketplace...
by Chernise Harris | Apr 30, 2026 | In The News
Pennsylvania is currently grappling with a significant and growing dental crisis, especially in its more rural areas. A shortage of dentists, hygienists and dental assistants across the state is disrupting access to the critical dental care many residents need to be...
by Chernise Harris | Apr 28, 2026 | In The News
Utah stopped public water fluoridation in May 2025. While the health effects aren’t immediate, dentists and oral health advocates aren’t waiting for the cavities to pile up. Read the full article here.
