by Chernise Harris | May 13, 2026 | In The News
Dentist Dr. Tara Prasad thinks a lot about the logistics of homelessness — how difficult it is to brush your teeth when you don’t have a place to store a toothbrush, or how to protect a life-changing set of dentures when you’re sleeping and someone may steal your...
by Chernise Harris | May 8, 2026 | In The News
New York’s senior citizens may have a new avenue to purchase dental insurance. Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright, D-New York City, and Sen. Cordell Cleare, D-New York City, are sponsoring legislation (A.11235/S.7594) that would require the NY State of Health Marketplace...
by Chernise Harris | Apr 30, 2026 | In The News
Pennsylvania is currently grappling with a significant and growing dental crisis, especially in its more rural areas. A shortage of dentists, hygienists and dental assistants across the state is disrupting access to the critical dental care many residents need to be...
by Chernise Harris | Apr 28, 2026 | In The News
Utah stopped public water fluoridation in May 2025. While the health effects aren’t immediate, dentists and oral health advocates aren’t waiting for the cavities to pile up. Read the full article here.
by Chernise Harris | Apr 9, 2026 | In The News
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has maintained that the target of his war on fluoride is ingested fluoride — specifically that from fluoridated drinking water and oral supplements. But the misinformed policy efforts to ban community water...
by Chernise Harris | Apr 9, 2026 | In The News
The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health appointed Dr. An Nguyen, MPH, as its new chief clinical officer. As a member of the executive leadership team, Nguyen will work closely with the CEO to further clinical strategy and advance the organization’s mission to build a...
