by Darren Edwards | Apr 7, 2023 | Tool
During pregnancy, oral health care is essential, yet often underutilized — especially for people enrolled in Medicaid. This dashboard provides information related to Medicaid expansion and eligibility during pregnancy and postpartum, preterm birth rates, and infant...
by Caitlin Locklear | Apr 3, 2023 | Blog
Are you one of the dentists or dental hygienists who have a professional license in more than one state? If so, you are aware of the significant challenges and roadblocks of obtaining a professional license in another state — regardless of your education or...
by Caitlin Locklear | Dec 12, 2022 | Blog
This past year was full of positive developments in the oral health system: expanded oral health coverage for millions of Americans, initiatives to advance medical-dental integration, and new codes that will increase the use of minimally invasive care. But at...
by Darren Edwards | Dec 12, 2022 | Journal Article
In this study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, researchers at CareQuest Institute and the University of Colorado found that individuals living in areas with greater social deprivation had higher caries risk. Although the fact is well-known,...
by Darren Edwards | Dec 7, 2022 | Visual Report
Individuals in households experiencing disability rate their oral health as fair or poor at higher rates (38%) than those not in households experiencing disability (23%), according to a report from CareQuest Institute. The report analyzes data from the annual State of...