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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.
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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.
About nine in 10 voters support adding a dental benefit to Medicare, according to a poll of 1,000 registered voters commissioned this summer by the nonprofit CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, which is focused on access and equity, and the Oral Health Progress and Equity Network. The issue has nearly universal support among Democratic voters and 85% support from Republicans.
According to the 2023 State of Oral Health Equity in America report by Care Quest Institute, when study participants were asked why they don’t plan to see a dentist for preventive or routine care in the coming year, 45% cited cost, while 28% pointed to a lack of insurance.
With oral health being a “key indicator of overall health,” the disproportionate effect of oral disease is moreso seen in rural environments, where 40% of residents have not visited a dentist in the past year.
From soaring costs of health care to record high rates of infectious diseases and widespread mental health issues, lawmakers across the country face mounting health challenges affecting their constituents.
Women over forty often face unique health challenges and disparities in the medical care they receive. These women are at a critical stage in life where they may be dealing with menopause, increased risk of chronic diseases, and other age-related health issues. Despite the importance of tailored medical care, many feel underserved by the current health system.
Recent data from CareQuest shows that about 12 million adults and children lost their dental coverage between April and September of 2023, with an additional two million people estimated to have lost coverage between September and December 2023.
In 2020, Wisconsin was one of just three states and the District of Columbia whose Medicaid programs offered “extensive” dental coverage for adults, according to a survey by the nonprofit CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.