Press Releases

Statement from Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan: “Dental care is essential health care. If we value the lives of seniors and people with disabilities, there is no question that we must strengthen Medicare coverage to include oral health care.” On April 25, seventeen United States Senators sent a letter to President Biden, calling on the president to...

National survey finds alarming rates of insurance coverage loss and denial of care among Asian Americans. Amidst the rise in hate and violence against Asian Americans during the pandemic, a new analysis by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health reveals that the COVID-19 public health crisis has disproportionately impacted health access and...

Statement from Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan: “We cannot truly address disparities in health care without addressing systemic racism that underlies it all.” On April 8, Center for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky issued a statement declaring racism an “epidemic” that is impacting public health....

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, survey finds 6 million people have lost oral health coverage because of COVID-19 pandemic. Uncovering a potential surge in upcoming health needs, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health today released the first in a series of reports that will provide in-depth analysis of the results of a comprehensive national...