by Caitlin Locklear | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog
What started as a pilot program at the University of Florida (UF) College of Dentistry has evolved into a new way of training the next generation of dentists to confidently care for patients with special needs. “Being able to build those long-term relationships with...
by Caitlin Locklear | Mar 31, 2026 | Blog
Medical-dental integration isn’t a new idea. For years, organizations have pointed to the benefits of connecting oral health care with medical care. But despite widespread agreement, progress has not grown in a sustained or meaningful way. “I just don’t think it has...
by Caitlin Locklear | Mar 10, 2026 | Blog
One of our team’s priorities this year is to build our capacity to work more closely with American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Much of that thinking is based on recent CareQuest Institute research showing that AI/AN communities face a...
by Caitlin Locklear | Mar 4, 2026 | Blog
As 2026 unfolds, state and federal lawmakers are increasingly treating oral health as part of larger health care conversations — especially around cost, access, workforce challenges, and public health. Melissa Burroughs, Senior Director of Public Policy at CareQuest...
by Caitlin Locklear | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog
As we enter 2026, we recognize the increasing urgency of our unique work. Simply put, it’s a year unlike any other we’ve seen. Why? Access to oral health care — and the proven prevention strategies that support it — are under mounting threat. State legislators are...
by Caitlin Locklear | Feb 5, 2026 | Blog
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will open a new, off-cycle evidence review of fluoride in drinking water — a move that comes amid increasing political pressure, growing state-level activity, and heightened public attention to community water...
