by Caitlin Locklear | Aug 6, 2026 | Blog
For the teams at Kentucky Voices for Health (KVH) and Kentucky Youth Advocates (KYA), advocating for better health outcomes for people in their state is nothing new. But in 2025 and 2026, the pace and scope of the policy challenges in their state ramped up...
by Caitlin Locklear | Jul 28, 2026 | Blog
Chrysta Abulencia, a predental student at Emory University who grew up in Guam, traveled to Washington, DC, to meet with Representative James Moylan (R-Guam) during OPEN Hill Day in early June. She had high hopes for the conversation. “As a veteran himself and the...
by Caitlin Locklear | Jul 6, 2026 | Blog
Patient premedication can be one of the biggest areas of uncertainty in dentistry when patients have complex medical histories or receive conflicting recommendations from other providers. Oral health providers must balance short-term patient safety with long-term...
by Caitlin Locklear | Jun 16, 2026 | Press Release
High Costs and Access Gaps Push Americans Out of the Country for Dental Care, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Data Shows June 16, 2026 (Boston, MA) — A new report from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® reveals that roughly 4% of adults — nearly 9.6 million...
by Caitlin Locklear | Jun 12, 2026 | Blog
More than 130 advocates from across the country gathered in Washington, DC, on June 4 for OPEN Hill Day with one purpose: to meet with their state legislators and push for policies that prioritize oral health in their communities. “OPEN is a great place to connect...
