by Jasmin Fernandes | Jul 5, 2022 | Press Release
Members of the U.S. House and Senate Sent Letters to the Federal Administration Advocating for Greater Access to Dental Care Under Medicare. Today, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® — a leading national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible, equitable,...
by Darren Edwards | Jun 28, 2022 | Visual Report
CareQuest Institute examined the experiences of individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ regarding their oral health, access to dental care, and experiences with discrimination. Key findings from our nationally representative survey focused on oral health show that LGBTQ+...
by Caitlin Locklear | May 11, 2022 | Blog
Dental fear and anxiety can pose significant barriers to receiving dental treatment and affect people across socioeconomic and demographic groups. “Estimates of dental anxiety range widely from about 30–80% in the US and worldwide,” said Lisa Heaton, PhD, science...
by Caitlin Locklear | Apr 8, 2022 | Blog
By Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, MBA, Senior Advisor and former President and CEO of CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Uncertainty. Anticipation. Fear. These are just a few of the emotions that run through the minds of almost every expecting parent. And for many...
by Caitlin Locklear | Feb 22, 2022 | Blog
Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges, a follow-up to the Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health in America in 2000, was released in January. The nearly 800-page report, which includes writing and research from more than 400 contributors, explores the...
