by Caitlin Locklear | Mar 10, 2026 | Blog
One of our team’s priorities this year is to build our capacity to work more closely with American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Much of that thinking is based on recent CareQuest Institute research showing that AI/AN communities face a...
by Chernise Harris | Mar 8, 2026 | Journal Article
This study evaluates MORE Care™, a medical-dental integration (MDI) model, and its implementation in Ohio, where a two-year pilot engaged nearly 20,000 children across six counties. The program integrated oral health assessments, fluoride varnish, and referral systems...
by Lisa Sall | Feb 19, 2026 | 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 | Feb 18, 2026 | Publication
Despite overwhelming scientific evidence that community water fluoridation (CWF) is a safe and effective way to prevent cavities, many states introduced legislation in 2025 to restrict or ban CWF, laying the groundwork for continued action in 2026. In 2025, Florida...
by Caitlin Locklear | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog
As we enter 2026, we recognize the increasing urgency of our unique work. Simply put, it’s a year unlike any other we’ve seen. Why? Access to oral health care — and the proven prevention strategies that support it — are under mounting threat. State legislators are...
