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Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at a greater risk of having poor oral health, according to a report released by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
A recent report by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health discovered that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to have poor oral health than those without ADHD.
Adding dental benefits to Medicare enjoys broad support among the public, with 72% “very much” supporting the idea, including 64% of voters loyal to former President Donald Trump, according to a July 2024 CareQuest-OPEN poll.
CareQuest has worked with and supported Sanders on these issues, but Dingell’s bill is the first time in years that a companion bill has been introduced in the House.
Several dental industry leaders spoke with Becker's about their strategies for growth, the presidential election and the biggest challenges facing DSOs.
Across the country, 40% of adults living in rural environments said they have not visited the dentist in over a year, and over 65% of rural areas nationwide have dentist shortages, according to a 2023 report by the nonprofit CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
"Caitlin Walsdorf recently spoke with Healthcare Innovation about a new survey-based report that explores value-based care (VBC) implementation in dentistry. The survey was a collaboration between HealthScape, the CareQuest Institute of Oral Health and the National Association of Dental Plans."
Voters across the political spectrum have expressed strong support for legislation to improve and expand access to dental care, according to polls from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell introduced the Comprehensive Dental Care Reform Act of 2024 Sept. 17 as a companion to legislation previously introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders in May. Melissa Burroughs, the director of policy at the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, told Becker's the bill is a "huge step forward" for enhancements to dental care in the U.S.
Rock Health: Brushing Up On Oral Health: The Case For Expanded Oral Health Innovation And Investment
According to a 2021 CareQuest Institute survey, 96% of oral health providers believe data-driven decision support technologies improve patient care, signaling high real-world acceptance. New tech also strengthens the provider-patient relationship by involving patients more in their treatment decisions.