by Jasmin Fernandes | Nov 29, 2024 | In The News
“Shifting toward value-based care, in which providers are rewarded for quality care and health outcomes, rather than the quantity of care delivered, will incentivize prevention and personalization in care,” said Melissa Burroughs, public policy director at...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Nov 27, 2024 | In The News
“Today at least 68.5 million Americans lack dental insurance, according to a 2023 survey by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. Having multiple fluoride sources offers peoples’ teeth much needed protection, says Susan Fisher-Owens, a University of...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Nov 19, 2024 | In The News
We feel fortunate to have nearly 28,000 CareQuest Institute for Oral Health LinkedIn followers. And because our mission is to improve the oral health of all, we have a wide range of followers — everyone from dentists, dental hygienists, and students to policymakers,...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Nov 7, 2024 | In The News
“Removing fluoride from drinking water would also exacerbate existing health disparities — especially for underserved populations who may struggle to access regular dental care, says Melissa Burroughs, public policy director at CareQuest Institute for Oral...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Oct 24, 2024 | In The News
“CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, which advocates for accessible and equitable dental care, found that 67% of Pennsylvanians visited a dentist in 2023, while 7% of residents skipped visiting a dentist while having an oral health problem due to costs.”...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Oct 23, 2024 | In The News
A new report from the CareQuest Institute shows that adults with ADHD are more likely to experience poor oral health, with higher rates of dental anxiety, delayed dental visits, and emergency room visits for dental issues compared to adults without ADHD. Read the full...
