by Jasmin Fernandes | Jul 21, 2025 | In The News
In this episode of Listening In (With Permission), Andréa Caballero of Catalyst for Payment Reform sits down with Caroline McLeod, a practicing dental clinician and leader at CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, for a deep dive into the overlooked world of oral...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Jul 15, 2025 | In The News
Dental industry leaders are preparing for what may be some harsh consequences of the recently enacted federal budget bill. Melissa Burroughs, the Senior Director of Public Policy for the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, called the bill’s passage a “dangerous...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Jul 14, 2025 | In The News
The recently enacted federal budget could lead states to remove dental benefits from Medicaid, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association said July 11. President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act July 4. The bill is expected to increase the national...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Jul 11, 2025 | In The News
More than half (52.8%) of individuals in households experiencing disabilities are more frequently denied health care or oral health care due to discrimination. To support individuals with disabilities, the Delta Dental of Illinois Enhanced Benefits Program included...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Jul 11, 2025 | In The News
As more communities remove fluoride from drinking water, public health experts, including CareQuest Institute Senior Director of Public Policy Melissa Burroughs, warn of a surge in cavities and a backslide after decades of dental health progress. POLITICO breaks down...
