by Caitlin Locklear | Mar 31, 2026 | Blog
Medical-dental integration isn’t a new idea. For years, organizations have pointed to the benefits of connecting oral health care with medical care. But despite widespread agreement, progress has not grown in a sustained or meaningful way. “I just don’t think it has...
by Lisa Sall | Mar 23, 2026 | Journal Article, Resource
This study by CareQuest Institute, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, found that people with cardiovascular disease (CVD) who had four or more periodontal visits had nearly 10% lower overall medical costs than those with CVD who received no...
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...
