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The Florida legislature extended its 2025 session but failed to pass the state budget or expand Medicaid dental coverage. The SMILES Act (HB 975/SB 1048) seeks to improve Medicaid dental benefits by covering routine care and increasing dentist reimbursement rates.  Currently, Florida Medicaid primarily covers dentures and extractions for...

The hundreds of veterans who visited Houghton’s annual VetFest on June 11 may have noticed something new. The Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center set up its mobile dental unit to provide free oral cancer screenings and referrals to veterans. Watch news clip and read full article...

Access is especially tough for kids in rural areas or whose families don't have a lot of money. Some dentists say a new statewide ban on adding fluoride to drinking water affects these communities the most. Watch news clip and read full...

A powerful TIME investigation exposes how misinformation, policy rollbacks, and systemic neglect are leaving millions without access to basic dental care. The most vulnerable communities are paying the price as fluoride is removed from water systems and Medicaid benefits are at risk. CareQuest Institute is calling for urgent action to treat...

Dental pain is a common concern during pregnancy. A person may develop dental pain during pregnancy because of pregnancy-related changes or because of pre-existing dental health issues. Read the full article...

In the US, approximately 27% of adults, or about 72 million people, do not have dental insurance. This lack of coverage may contribute to worsening overall health, according to a report released by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. Read the full article...

According to CareQuest Institute for Oral Health’s 2024 State of Oral Health Equity in America (SOHEA) survey, an alarming 27% of US adults, roughly 72 million people, do not have dental insurance. This figure stands in stark contrast to the 9.5% of adults without health insurance, highlighting a persistent and growing coverage gap that...

As federal funding for health care faces growing uncertainty, dental leaders are raising a critical question: How will shifting policies impact access and care delivery? Becker’s Dental & DSO Review breaks down the latest developments with our Senior Director of Public Policy, Melissa Burroughs, and what they mean for dental practices...

As state budgets face severe impacts, CareQuest Institute is deeply concerned that optional dental benefits will be the first services cut. Oral health is crucial for overall well-being, and cutting these benefits would be a significant setback. Read more about the ongoing discussions in DC ahead of the Medicaid markup hearing in Fierce...

There are many ways to add value and have an amazing career as a CFO. In this episode, Denise W. Marks, CFO of the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, shares her insights on navigating a successful career path in finance. Denise discusses the importance of embracing diverse opportunities, not being afraid to ask for help, and finding your own...

A Missouri dentist is working to restore smiles to veterans for free. In a new article, featuring stats from a CareQuest report, he emphasizes the importance of veteran oral health. Watch news clip and read the full story...

According to CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, in 2023 nearly 68.5 million adults in the US lacked dental insurance. Based on the organization's State of Oral Health Equity in America survey, these projections may further surge by the end of 2023 because of the loss of coverage from other household members and the process of Medicaid...