by Darren Edwards | Aug 28, 2023 | Publication, Resource
68.5 Million Lack Dental Insurance, More May Be Coming According to the 2023 State of Oral Health Equity in America survey from CareQuest Institute, an estimated 68.5 million adults do not have dental insurance. The survey is the largest nationally representative,...
by Darren Edwards | Jun 28, 2023 | Publication, Resource
Results from CareQuest Institute’s 2023 State of Oral Health Equity in America annual survey show that oral health disparities persist in the US, and that discrimination and socioeconomic factors are two leading contributors. Oral Health Disparities...
by Darren Edwards | Jun 15, 2023 | Publication, Resource
An Exploration of Oral Health Status, Dental Needs, Utilization of Dental Services, and Workforce Disparities in oral health that affect the most vulnerable populations in the US particularly impact Latino communities, which now represent nearly 19% of the total US...
by Darren Edwards | May 18, 2023 | Publication, Resource
More than half (53.8%) of adults in the US do not have consistent access to dental care and may resort to home remedies, which are not always safe. In fact, according to a visual report from CareQuest Institute, half of adults who experienced an oral health problem in...
by Darren Edwards | Apr 9, 2023 | Publication, Resource
During pregnancy, oral health care is essential, yet often underutilized. According to a report from CareQuest Institute, approximately 60–75% of pregnant people experience oral health issues that raise the likelihood of poor birth outcomes and major complications....
by Darren Edwards | Mar 17, 2023 | Publication, Resource
Reversing Inequities Involves Challenges and Opportunities Structural racism and a lack of necessities, such as access to healthy food and adequate housing, have contributed to significant oral health disparities for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). While...
