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Explore our blog to find the stories, perspectives, and ideas that paint a picture of progress and change in oral health.
Voices from the Field: Dr. Patrick Smith on Oral Health Challenges for Black Men
Patrick Smith, DMD, MPH, recalls the experience like it was yesterday. “A few years ago, I was part of a team that would drive in a dental van to...
A New Look for Medicaid Adult Dental Benefits
This week, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health released the Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage Checker in partnership with the American Dental...
Six Steps to Setting Up a Teledentistry Program
CareQuest Institute has explored the value and potential of teledentistry and observed that virtual encounters can be a flexible and important...
Voices from the Field: Danica Loring on Dental Workforce Solutions in Maine
Danica Loring, EFDA, CDA, works as a dental practice manager at Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) Dental Center, a nonprofit in Maine. She...
A New Oral Health Outlook for 2 Million Americans
It’s a troubling reality you’ve likely read about before: Millions of Americans, especially those with lower incomes, people of color, and those...
Taking Action on Racism: An Inside Look at a Special Issue
What is the oral health industry’s role and responsibility in addressing racism in our country? “In contrast to other disciplines (public health...
How SMILE Health Is Reimagining Oral Health Innovation
What adjectives would you use to describe the oral health system? Traditional? Effective? Reliable? One adjective that often gets left out of the...
Why CareQuest Institute Grantmaking Focuses on Communities
CareQuest Institute’s grantmaking efforts focus on five cross-cutting strategies: health and racial equity, social determinants of health,...
Speaking Softly and Still Being Heard: Advice on Advocating for Yourself in a Professional Setting
Like many of you, becoming a health care professional, specifically a dental hygienist, was a dream job for me. The small-town practice I worked...
How Providers Are Using Teledentistry Today
As we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the benefits of telehealth to connect patients with health care providers have become...
Researchers on Stage at the 2022 National Oral Health Conference
Medical-dental integration. Dental anxiety. Value-based care. Periodontal therapy. These are just a few of the topics researchers at the...
Three Resources That Explore the Connection Between Oral Health and Mental Health
A quick Google search, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month this May, will yield thousands of results about the connection between...