by Jasmin Fernandes | Sep 24, 2025 | In The News
The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has appointed Wade Rakes, MBA, as its new CEO to lead strategy, philanthropic investments, dental insurance services, and initiatives to improve access to care. Previously, Rakes served as chief growth officer at Centene...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Sep 21, 2025 | In The News
Armed with new data that show nearly $1 billion was spent on dental emergency room and hospital charges in 2024, a wide coalition of health care advocates is pushing the Legislature to approve a new mid-level dental health care provider known as dental therapists....
by Jasmin Fernandes | Sep 18, 2025 | In The News
The state of your gums and teeth can impact your risk for various health conditions—and vice-versa. Here’s how to protect yourself. Our oral health care is under attack. Whether it’s bans on fluoride in public water, cuts to Medicaid, or the elimination of the Centers...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Sep 18, 2025 | In The News
A new study coauthored by ADA President Dr. Brett Kessler warns that ending community water fluoridation in the US could trigger a nationwide oral health crisis—costing billions and disproportionately harming low-income children. Findings from a study by the Journal...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Sep 17, 2025 | In The News
Ohio kids on Medicaid are nearly twice as likely as kids nationwide to go to the emergency department for preventable dental issues, like cavities or tooth decay. The problem is especially acute in rural and poor parts of the state, where dentist shortages make it...
