by Caitlin Locklear | May 12, 2026 | Blog
As we look ahead to OPEN Hill Day this June, I’ve been reflecting on what makes moments like this so important — not just as events but as expressions of something bigger. At CareQuest Institute, we often talk about the importance of systems change. But systems don’t...
by Caitlin Locklear | May 6, 2026 | Blog
Sade Jones knows what it’s like to feel helpless in a dental chair — especially at eight months pregnant. “I was getting work done, and my teeth were hurting really badly,” she says. “I didn’t say anything at first, but after a while, it started hurting more, and I...
by Caitlin Locklear | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog
What started as a pilot program at the University of Florida (UF) College of Dentistry has evolved into a new way of training the next generation of dentists to confidently care for patients with special needs. “Being able to build those long-term relationships with...
by Caitlin Locklear | Mar 31, 2026 | Blog
Medical-dental integration isn’t a new idea. For years, organizations have pointed to the benefits of connecting oral health care with medical care. But despite widespread agreement, progress has not grown in a sustained or meaningful way. “I just don’t think it has...
by Caitlin Locklear | Mar 10, 2026 | Blog
One of our team’s priorities this year is to build our capacity to work more closely with American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Much of that thinking is based on recent CareQuest Institute research showing that AI/AN communities face a...
