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...
by Darren Edwards | Feb 22, 2023 | Publication, Resource
Results from CareQuest Institute’s nationally representative survey on oral health show that brushing and flossing frequency are correlated with other oral hygiene habits such as consuming sugary beverages and using tobacco. Key findings include: Most adults are...
by Darren Edwards | Jan 27, 2023 | Publication, Resource
Consumers and providers support the use of algorithms and digital health tools to deliver more personalized, patient-centered care, according to findings in a report by CareQuest Institute. Using Health Data to Predict and Treat Disease The research report shares...
by Darren Edwards | Sep 30, 2022 | Publication, Resource
In an analysis of Medicare beneficiary data, CareQuest Institute researchers find that including periodontal treatment in Medicare has the potential to save up to $14.5 billion annually for patients with diabetes and up to $27.8 billion annually for patients with...
by Darren Edwards | Sep 29, 2022 | Publication, Resource
Value-based care (VBC) is a new concept in dentistry, and moving to VBC models will require work and support in dental education, according to a new article in the Journal of Dental Education. The article, authored by researchers at CareQuest Institute and the...
by Darren Edwards | Sep 8, 2022 | Publication, Resource
Millions of Americans lack access to routine dental care and resort to visiting hospital emergency departments (EDs) for non-traumatic dental conditions (NTDCs). What drives those costly ED visits and who is most likely to make them? A new visual report from CareQuest...
