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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 that Helped Shape Oral Health in 2021
In 2021, we created a series of blog posts that highlights individuals who are working to improve the oral health system. From providers and...
The Path to Improving Oral Health Care for Veterans
When Bosco Jerez returned from Iraq, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dental care wasn’t his top priority. “During...
Promising Opportunities to Support Veteran Oral Health
Roughly 19 million veterans live in the US, comprising about 6% of the total population. Those veterans are more likely to experience worse oral...
The Five Most Popular Publications of 2021
Research is one of five Areas of Activation at CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. It’s an integral part of our strategy to improve the oral...
Voices from the Field: Dr. Scott Howell on Why Teledentistry Isn’t a Fad
Scott Howell, DMD, MPH, is an associate professor and director of public health dentistry and teledentistry at A.T. Still University-Arizona...
Why These Two Providers Believe Teledentistry Is Here to Stay
For Dr. Mina Paul and Dr. Brianna Hillier, teledentistry has been an invaluable addition to their daily work. “Teledentistry is here to stay, and...
Four Common Questions (and Answers) about Value-Based Care
One thing is clear about the dental industry’s transition to value-based care: There are a lot of questions: What is value-based care? Are...
Voices from the Field: Alex Sheff on Advocating Oral Health Care for All
Alex Sheff is co-director of policy and government relations at Health Care For All (HCFA), a consumer health advocacy organization that supports...
An Introduction to Value-Based Care — in Five Minutes
The future of oral health is coming — and value-based care holds many of the keys to success. For more than two centuries, dentists (and much of...
Actions Anyone Can Take to Start Addressing Structural Racism in Health Care
Racism. Antiracism. Health care. At first blush, it may not seem like those three terms fit together, but, more and more, we are starting to...
‘How Do You Not Include Dental Care in Overall Health?’
Nathan Fletcher, DDS, is the dental director at AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia, a Medicaid insurance company. He is chairman of the...
Voices from the Field: Derek M. Griffith on the Connection Between Structural Racism and Health Outcomes
Derek M. Griffith is a founding co-director of the Racial Justice Institute, founder and director of the Center for Men’s Health Equity, and...