by Darren Edwards | Jan 21, 2026 | Publication
Allowing the licensure of dental therapists will help address Florida’s provider shortage, expand access to care, and enable dentists to handle more complicated procedures. This fact sheet from CareQuest Institute and the Florida Dental Hygienists’ Association...
by Caitlin Locklear | Dec 16, 2025 | Blog
How many adults in the US do not have dental insurance? What’s the value of integrating oral health into interprofessional education? How much does it cost to treat non-traumatic dental conditions in an emergency department? In 2025, CareQuest Institute analysts and...
by Caitlin Locklear | Dec 9, 2025 | Blog
2025 brought significant challenges for the oral health system in the US, deepening what many already believe is a crisis. About 72 million Americans lack dental insurance today. State-level decisions to eliminate community water fluoridation threatened access and...
by Darren Edwards | Dec 3, 2025 | Tool
These case studies explore the policy journey of five states to strengthen their Medicaid adult dental benefits — from emergency-only to comprehensive benefits — including their challenges, strategies, and successes. Each case study includes key lessons that advocates...
by Darren Edwards | Nov 7, 2025 | Publication
CareQuest Institute’s latest State of Oral Health Equity in America survey reveals both progress and ongoing gaps that demand attention. While 70% of US adults report having a dental visit in the past year, millions of adults still seek dental care in the emergency...
