by Jasmin Fernandes | Jul 3, 2025 | Press Release
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, a leading national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system, today issued a statement regarding the passage of a tax and spending package that includes significant changes and...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Jun 29, 2025 | In The News
With fluoride bans gaining traction in states like Utah and Florida, the US may be heading into a deeper dental health crisis. Learn how legislative changes, misinformation, and rising out-of-pocket costs are compounding barriers to care—especially for low-income...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Jun 26, 2025 | In The News
As RFK Jr. questions federal fluoride policy, public health experts like Melissa Burroughs, Senior Director of Public Policy at CareQuest Institute, are weighing in on what it could mean for children’s dental health. Read the full story here.
by Jasmin Fernandes | Jun 18, 2025 | In The News
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in dental injuries, leading many to seek care in hospital emergency departments (EDs). However, for most dental issues, consulting a dentist is more effective and beneficial than visiting an ED. A 2022 report by...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Jun 11, 2025 | In The News
The Florida legislature extended its 2025 session but failed to pass the state budget or expand Medicaid dental coverage. The SMILES Act (HB 975/SB 1048) seeks to improve Medicaid dental benefits by covering routine care and increasing dentist reimbursement rates. ...
