by Caitlin Locklear | Jan 20, 2026 | Blog
Rural populations experience poorer oral health care access, lower utilization, and worse outcomes compared with their urban and suburban counterparts. An estimated 34% of rural residents lack dental insurance coverage, and 40% have not visited the dentist in more...
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 | Nov 19, 2025 | Blog
All disciplines across public health under one roof collaborating to “champion optimal, equitable health and well-being for all.” A clear and urgent call to action to “make the public’s health a national priority.” And more than 12,000 attendees. This November’s...
by Darren Edwards | Nov 17, 2025 | Publication
Incorporating HbA1c screening into dental practices offers a valuable opportunity to identify patients with undiagnosed diabetes and prediabetes, especially among those who may not regularly seek medical care. This resource from CareQuest Institute outlines the...
by Caitlin Locklear | Oct 16, 2025 | Blog
Wade Rakes understands that oral health care impacts overall health outcomes. And he’s clear on the obstacles standing in the way of those outcomes. “Access, access, access,” he says. “Expanding affordable and available access to oral health care is the game changer.”...
