by Darren Edwards | Jul 8, 2025 | Publication, Resource
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 | Jun 26, 2025 | Publication, Resource
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, Resource
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 4, 2025 | Publication, Resource
Many adults living with disabilities face considerable challenges to accessing necessary oral health care, according to findings from CareQuest Institute’s most recent State of Oral Health Equity in America (SOHEA) survey. More than one in four adults in the United...
by Darren Edwards | Apr 2, 2025 | Publication, Resource
A Review and Recommendations This comprehensive white paper and collection of use cases, co-authored by CareQuest Institute and 19 academic institutions, explore interprofessional education (IPE) in health care, with a particular focus on oral health. The authors find...
by Darren Edwards | Mar 17, 2025 | Publication, Resource
Dental caries is one of the most prevalent human diseases. And understanding the role of diet, demographics, and environmental factors in dental caries rates in children is essential to improve children’s health. To better understand these factors, CareQuest Institute...
