by Lisa Sall | Apr 28, 2026 | Journal Article
This special issue of the Journal of Public Health Dentistry inspires readers to consider how they can continue to advance health equity during “the worst of times for the specialty and for health.” Through this collection of editorials, articles, and commentaries,...
by Lisa Sall | Apr 16, 2026 | Journal Article
Emergency department (ED) visits for non-traumatic, often preventable, dental conditions are a large burden on the US health care system with 1.3 million ED visits each year costing more than $1 billion. This article by CareQuest Institute investigates characteristics...
by Lisa Sall | Mar 23, 2026 | Journal Article
This study by CareQuest Institute, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, found that people with cardiovascular disease (CVD) who had four or more periodontal visits had nearly 10% lower overall medical costs than those with CVD who received no...
by Lisa Sall | Feb 19, 2026 | Visual Report
An analysis from CareQuest Institute estimates that approximately 32 million US adults’ dental care needs will exceed their dental insurance plan’s annual maximum benefit. The report draws on the 2025 State of Oral Health Equity in America survey to understand how...
by Lisa Sall | Feb 6, 2026 | Publication
Recognized by leading public health and dental organizations as one of the most successful and cost-effective public health initiatives in history, community water fluoridation has protected Kentucky families from tooth decay for decades — making preventive dental...
