by Darren Edwards | Jul 11, 2025 | Visual Report
How Race and Identity Shape Oral Health Outcomes This report, based on results from CareQuest Institute’s State of Oral Health Equity in America survey, examines the oral health experiences and outcomes of adults identifying as both LGBTQIA+ and as people of color...
by Darren Edwards | Jul 8, 2025 | Publication
Of the 9 million veterans who are eligible for medical care through the Veterans Health Administration, only 20% are eligible for dental benefits. This fact sheet from CareQuest Institute highlights the challenges — including the health risks and financial burdens —...
by Darren Edwards | Jul 1, 2025 | Visual Report
Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Having a Usual Source of Dental Care Seventy-six percent of adults report having a dental home where they receive regular dental care, according to CareQuest Institute’s 2024 State of Oral Health Equity in America survey. The...
by Darren Edwards | Jun 26, 2025 | Publication
Lessons from Six States The Medicaid cuts Congress is debating are likely to force states to reduce or eliminate Medicaid adult dental benefits (MADBs). This publication, co-authored by CareQuest Institute, Community Catalyst, and Families USA, examines lessons and...
by Darren Edwards | Jun 4, 2025 | Publication
This report evaluates the impact of a learning community comprising 14 safety-net dental practices across North Carolina with a goal to transform oral health for the 47 counties and 87,000 patients they serve. The initiative was a partnership between the North...
by Darren Edwards | May 12, 2025 | Dashboard
Data-Driven Change for an Oral Health Crisis More than one quarter of adults in the US — 72 million people — do not have dental insurance. The inability to receive dental care is a threat to overall health. And, it costs the health care system billions every year...
