by Lisa Sall | May 18, 2026 | Resource, Visual Report
What National Data Shows — and Why Action Matters In this data analysis, CareQuest Institute researchers found that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face greater barriers to dental care and have worse oral health outcomes than those...
by Caitlin Locklear | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog
What started as a pilot program at the University of Florida (UF) College of Dentistry has evolved into a new way of training the next generation of dentists to confidently care for patients with special needs. “Being able to build those long-term relationships with...
by Lisa Sall | Jan 29, 2026 | Publication, Resource
This report from CareQuest Institute and the American Institute of Dental Public Health provides a state-level analysis of transgender and cisgender queer people’s access to dental care, general health indicators, oral health indicators, and social drivers of health....
by Darren Edwards | Nov 17, 2025 | Publication, Resource
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 Darren Edwards | Oct 2, 2025 | Publication, Resource
Correction: A revised version of the white paper was uploaded on October 7, 2025, in order to correct the in-text numbering of references #225–272. Helping patients achieve optimal health and a high quality of life requires the full integration of oral health into...
