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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.
The Urgent Case for Improving Veteran Oral Health
They’ve served our country, putting their lives on the line, yet many can’t even access basic, necessary oral health care services. “One veteran was...
License Portability Is Here. Is Your State on Board with Dentist and Dental Hygiene Compact Privileges?
Five years ago, license portability was only a dream for many dentists and dental hygienists who needed to practice in more than one state. No...
7 Questions on Improving Access and Care for Hispanic and Latino Communities
It’s essential to meet patients where they are — whether that means bringing a mobile clinic to their school or making an effort to understand their...
By the Numbers: Four Trends from the 2024 Healthcare Data and Analytics Association Conference
Data analytics — the process of converting data into useful insights — may not be on the top of your to-do list every morning. But for the more than...
Voices from the Field: Dr. Thanos Zavras on Improving Oral Health Care for Patients with Disabilities
Thanos Zavras, DDS, MS, DMSc, knows that dentistry is not a one-size-fits-all treatment, especially for people with disabilities. “While the art and...
Take Action This Election Season: Candidates Need to Hear about Oral Health
For far too many people in this country, oral health care is too expensive and out of reach — even though we know it is critically important to...
Access & Academics: Improving Oral Health Through Schools
Ensuring children have access to oral health care is a local challenge in many parts of the country. “Maine has reached a low in access to care like...
Transforming Incentives: Moving to Alternative Payment Models in Oral Health
al·ter·na·tive: of one or more things available as another possibility. Reusable water bottles as an alternative to single-use plastic bottles. Oat...
Giving Beyond Oral Health: CareQuest Institute Initiative Supports Local Communities
In 2024, CareQuest Institute has awarded more than $8.3 million in grants to organizations that are helping underserved populations gain better...
Inclusivity in Oral Health: ‘It’s Good to Be Reminded How Invasive [Dentistry] Can Be’
Robert MacArthur, DMD, is well aware of how a patient could feel uncomfortable sitting in a dental chair. “Dentistry is an extremely invasive...
How to Advocate for Oral Health During the 2024 Election Season
Last month, the Oral Health Progress and Equity Network (OPEN) brought together 170 oral health advocates to discuss how to engage with candidates...
4 Things to NOLA from the ADHA Conference
With their expertise in the mouth-body connection, clinical skills, evidence-based practice, and position to influence to address health equity,...