by Caitlin Locklear | Jul 10, 2023 | Blog
Public understanding of the connection between oral health and overall health has steadily grown in recent years. There is also widespread and accumulating research that shows increasing dental coverage allows for more equitable access to dental care across...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Jun 27, 2023 | Press Release
Representative Barragán and Senator Cardin file bill to address unmet dental needs of older adults, people with disabilities. Today, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® — a leading national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible, equitable, and integrated...
by Caitlin Locklear | Jun 22, 2023 | Blog
When patients fill out a form at a dentist’s or doctor’s office, do they see themselves represented? For individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or have other sexual orientations or gender identities (LGBTQ+), the answer can sometimes be a hard...
by Caitlin Locklear | Apr 19, 2023 | Blog
Tooth decay is often cited as the most common disease that can threaten a person’s oral health and overall health. It’s true, but it’s certainly not the only threat. The most common sexually transmitted infection in the US, human papillomavirus (HPV), also poses a...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Apr 19, 2023 | Press Release
First-Of-Its Kind Analysis Reveals Impact Redetermination Process Will Have on Access to Dental Health Care and Oral Health Equity. A new analysis from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® — a leading national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible,...
