by Lisa Sall | Aug 20, 2026 | Publication, Resource
CareQuest Institute’s annual State of Oral Health in America survey is the largest, nationally representative survey of US adults’ attitudes, experiences, and behaviors related to oral health. This year’s survey of 11,375 US adults shows that approximately 76 million...
by Lisa Sall | Jun 2, 2026 | Publication, Resource
OPEN is a network of thousands of individuals and organizations across the nation who are taking on America’s oral health challenges. We look forward to working with members of Congress to make good oral health a reality for everyone. Learn more about our policy...
by Darren Edwards | Feb 18, 2026 | Publication, Resource
Despite overwhelming scientific evidence that community water fluoridation (CWF) is a safe and effective way to prevent cavities, many states introduced legislation in 2025 to restrict or ban CWF, laying the groundwork for continued action in 2026. In 2025, Florida...
by Lisa Sall | Feb 6, 2026 | Publication, Resource
Recognized by leading public health and dental organizations as one of the most successful and cost-effective public health initiatives in history, community water fluoridation has protected Kentucky families from tooth decay for decades — making preventive dental...
by Lisa Sall | Jan 29, 2026 | Publication, Resource
This report from CareQuest Institute and the American Institute of Dental Public Health provides a state-level analysis of transgender and cisgender queer people’s access to dental care, general health indicators, oral health indicators, and social drivers of health....
by Darren Edwards | Jan 21, 2026 | Publication, Resource
Recognized by leading public health and dental organizations as one of the most successful and cost-effective public health initiatives in history, community water fluoridation has protected Louisiana families from tooth decay for decades — making preventive dental...
