by Darren Edwards | Nov 11, 2025 | Resource, Tool
This fact sheet from CareQuest Institute highlights the overwhelming benefits of community water fluoridation (CWF) to prevent tooth decay and reduce health care costs. More than 75 years of research and over 7,000 studies demonstrate that, at appropriate levels,...
by Darren Edwards | Nov 7, 2025 | Publication, Resource
CareQuest Institute’s latest State of Oral Health Equity in America survey reveals both progress and ongoing gaps that demand attention. While 70% of US adults report having a dental visit in the past year, millions of adults still seek dental care in the emergency...
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 | Resource, 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 | Resource, 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...
