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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.
Four Actions We Can Take Now to Improve Black Maternal Health
“Kira Johnson lost her life to the Black maternal health crisis not because she was unhealthy, uninsured, or unlucky, but because she was...
Hearing from Dental Hygienists: Unique Paths, Mission-Driven Work, and Career Advice
Happy National Dental Hygienist week! The second week of every April, we celebrate the outstanding, dedicated, and selfless work dental...
Nine Questions on Using Caries Management by Risk Assessment
Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) has existed for more than 20 years. But many oral health providers may be unfamiliar with why or...
Finding a New Way to Provide Dental Care to Children
Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. has provided medical and dental care for patients in three North Carolina counties for years. But during...
Finding the Pathway to Interoperability at HIMSS 2024
The health care system in the United States is unique in many often-cited ways. It does not provide universal coverage, mixes publicly and...
Biden Administration Keeps Door Open for Oral Health Advocacy in 2024
Earlier this month, President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address reiterated the administration's focus on improving the health of people...
Making Connections: How a Community Clinic Is Integrating Dental and Overall Care
A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in southern California noticed an alarming statistic last year: Only about 22% of their pediatric...
Two Funding Opportunities to Advance Oral Health for Children and Veterans
CareQuest Institute is always seeking new voices representing historically marginalized communities to advance oral health. Through its...
A Collaborative Conversation: How to Elevate Black Voices in Oral Health Care
From 2005 to 2020, the percentage of US dentists who identify as Black has stayed around 3.8%. “The stagnant nature of this percentage should...
Overcoming Barriers to Oral Health Care Access in Tanzania
Katanta Simwanza, DDS, knows what it’s like to not have access to oral health care. “Growing up, I was surrounded by a high prevalence of dental...
Providing Equitable Care to Special Populations in North Carolina
Early in his career, Bill Milner, DDS, MPH, realized that special populations — especially people with intellectual and developmental...
The Journey Toward Oral Health Equity in Virginia
A particular moment stands out to Sarah Bedard Holland, the CEO of Virginia Health Catalyst, as when she realized she wanted to work in health...