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 Chernise Harris | Mar 8, 2026 | Journal Article
This study evaluates MORE Care™, a medical-dental integration (MDI) model, and its implementation in Ohio, where a two-year pilot engaged nearly 20,000 children across six counties. The program integrated oral health assessments, fluoride varnish, and referral systems...
by Darren Edwards | Dec 4, 2025 | Journal Article
This study, led by researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University and CareQuest Institute, analyzes whether distinct groups or “archetypes” of individuals more frequently experience discrimination and microaggressions in the dental setting — and how those...
by Darren Edwards | Oct 27, 2025 | Journal Article
A Scoping Review of Students’ and Providers’ Perceptions In this article published in JDR Clinical & Translational Research, authors from CareQuest Institute and the Center for Justice in Public Health examined the available scientific literature about implicit...
