by Caitlin Locklear | May 12, 2026 | Blog
As we look ahead to OPEN Hill Day this June, I’ve been reflecting on what makes moments like this so important — not just as events but as expressions of something bigger. At CareQuest Institute, we often talk about the importance of systems change. But systems don’t...
by Lisa Sall | Apr 16, 2026 | Journal Article, Resource
Emergency department (ED) visits for non-traumatic, often preventable, dental conditions are a large burden on the US health care system with 1.3 million ED visits each year costing more than $1 billion. This article by CareQuest Institute investigates characteristics...
by Caitlin Locklear | Mar 4, 2026 | Blog
As 2026 unfolds, state and federal lawmakers are increasingly treating oral health as part of larger health care conversations — especially around cost, access, workforce challenges, and public health. Melissa Burroughs, Senior Director of Public Policy at CareQuest...
by Lisa Sall | Feb 19, 2026 | Resource, Visual Report
An analysis from CareQuest Institute estimates that approximately 32 million US adults’ dental care needs will exceed their dental insurance plan’s annual maximum benefit. The report draws on the 2025 State of Oral Health Equity in America survey to understand how...
by Darren Edwards | Jan 21, 2026 | Publication, Resource
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...
