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The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has partnered with healthcare AI company Innovaccer to advance medical-dental integration. The two organizations will link medical and dental claims and clinical data through Innovaccer’s Humbi platform, according to a Feb. 17 news release. They will then explore how the shared data can be used to...

The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has partnered with the National Association of Community Health Centers to support oral health integration at clinics throughout the U.S. The two organizations will work together to advance interdisciplinary, prevention-focused care models at community health centers, according to a Feb. 10 news release....

Teeth show up in almost every workplace interaction, in person or on video, today. They sit at the center of a smile, clear speech, and confidence on camera. In a busy week, many employees spend hours talking to coworkers, clients, or customers, and the mouth is part of that first impression. When dental problems flare, work can feel heavier....

The Temple University Kornberg School of Medicine is planning a dental clinic and education center in Tamaqua, Pa. The rural dental center will host 10 third-year and fourth-year dental students, who will be supervised by licensed dentists, according to a Feb. 4 news release from the university. Rural populations often have the worst access to...

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push to remove fluoride from public water supplies is playing out on dual tracks, as the Environmental Protection Agency advances a fast-track review of health risks and at least 16 states weigh new restrictions. Why it matters: The efforts show how key parts of Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again"...

The new DDH Compact could transform hygienists’ careers, making multistate licensure easier and expanding opportunities, mobility, and access to care across the country. Key Highlights The DDH Compact allows dental hygienists and dentists to practice in multiple states with a single license, streamlining mobility and reducing administrative...

Care coordination in the dental industry barely exists. While the medical industry has made progress toward interoperability with several recent initiatives, dentistry continues to lag behind its healthcare counterparts in supporting the principles of “open data,” which allow information to be freely accessed, used, and shared across platforms...

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a nonprofit focused on creating an equitable system for oral health care through research, policy, advocacy and philanthropy. In September, they announced a new CEO: Wade Rakes, MBA. Months into his new role, Rakes sat down with Dental Bite to talk about his experience as a health care executive and how...

The sounds of suction and other dental tools drone in the background as Joseph Kunchik, chief dental officer for Lorain County Health and Dentistry, examines 20-year-old Jesus Cruz. Cruz is in pain after delaying dental care because he could not afford it. “I stayed up at nights crying because of this," Cruz said. "And then eating, I'm not...

As we look ahead to 2026, we need to continue to be proactive about our health care. With an upcoming second Trump administration, some in the Black community are fearful of what that can mean for health care access. But there are some practical steps we can all take to continue to care for our health as experts of our bodies. Read the full...

This month, dental executives spoke with Becker’s about dental care accessibility, new investments and financial pressures facing the industry. Here is what six dental leaders told us in December: Read the full article...

The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health will continue to advocate for dental care accessibility as the industry faces persistent challenges along with some new obstacles in 2026. Wade Rakes, the organization’s new CEO, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss roadblocks to dental care accessibility in the U.S., including Medicaid cuts, fluoride...