by Caitlin Locklear | Jun 12, 2026 | Blog
More than 130 advocates from across the country gathered in Washington, DC, on June 4 for OPEN Hill Day with one purpose: to meet with their state legislators and push for policies that prioritize oral health in their communities. “OPEN is a great place to connect...
by Lisa Sall | Jun 2, 2026 | Publication, Resource
OPEN is a network of thousands of individuals and organizations across the nation who are taking on America’s oral health challenges. We look forward to working with members of Congress to make good oral health a reality for everyone. Learn more about our policy...
by Lisa Sall | Jun 2, 2026 | Resource, Visual Report
Approximately 4% of US adults — or 9.6 million people — say they have traveled outside the US for dental care, according to findings from the annual State of Oral Health Equity in America survey by CareQuest Institute Dental tourism is the most prevalent form of...
by Caitlin Locklear | May 28, 2026 | Blog
What does Medicaid adult dental coverage look like across states? Where do shortages of medical and dental providers exist? How many people in a specific county have dental insurance? Now, you can find all those answers — and much, much more — in one place. This...
by Lisa Sall | May 12, 2026 | Resource, Visual Report
Veterans Are More Likely to Lose Teeth, Suffer Pain, and Struggle to Access Regular Dental Care The men and women who have served our country deserve to live the rest of their lives with dignity and pride. But when it comes to oral health, America is not living up to...
