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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: Madeline Steward on Oral Health Equity for Medicaid Populations
There’s obviously no one solution, no silver bullet, to creating an equitable oral health system. But for Madeline Steward, MPH, a program...
The Connection Between 100 Million Mouths and Oral Health Equity
It all began with an audacious aim and an audacious number. “This project started from a bold idea that we could reach millions of Americans who...
Actions You Can Take to Advance Anti-Racism in Dentistry
Racism is a public health epidemic. Across the US, there are barriers to care that have blocked people of color from receiving adequate health...
Nine Questions That Dive Deeper into Dental Therapy
Dental therapy is growing. Similar to physician assistants in medicine, dental therapists can work in various settings — from the dental office...
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,...