by Darren Edwards | Nov 3, 2025 | Press Release
New actions could limit fluoride access for children most at risk of tooth decay. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced new enforcement actions addressing fluoride supplements for children. The agency advises that these supplements should not be used...
by Darren Edwards | Nov 3, 2025 | Tool
This tool provides practical tips and guidance for an oral health provider and/or stakeholder undertaking a community oral health needs assessment. It includes information and instruction on the stages of a needs assessment, letting the oral health...
by Darren Edwards | Nov 3, 2025 | Visual Report
While emergency department (ED) visits for non-traumatic dental conditions (NTDCs) have declined since 2019, costs have risen significantly — $500 million — to a total of $3.9 billion, according to a new analysis of ED trends by CareQuest Institute. In 2019, there...
by Darren Edwards | Oct 27, 2025 | Journal Article
A Scoping Review of Students’ and Providers’ Perceptions In this article published in JDR Clinical & Translational Research, authors from CareQuest Institute and the Center for Justice in Public Health examined the available scientific literature about implicit...
by Darren Edwards | Oct 8, 2025 | Tool
This toolkit, a collaboration between the FrameWorks Institute and CareQuest Institute’s Oral Health Progress and Equity Network (OPEN), provides strategies and examples to help oral health advocates communicate effectively about community-led, collaborative...