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The CareQuest Institute team will be facilitating #NOHC2025 roundtable sessions this morning on IPE, data visualization, creating successful grant applications, and more! #dentalpublichealth #oralhealth ASTDD AAPHD

The recent dismantling of the CDC Division of Oral Health has sent shockwaves through the dental community. Our Senior Director of Public Policy, Melissa Burroughs, and other industry leaders give their reactions in Becker's Dental Review. ow.ly/ab6T50VvQ9P

On #WorldHealthDay, learn more about how #oralhealth is linked to many systemic conditions, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In our new white paper, researchers dive into the importance of including oral health in interprofessional education. ow.ly/eNt950VtCos

Join CareQuest Institute and AAPHD this afternoon at #NOHC2025 for a live launch of the National Oral Health Data Portal 2.0! If you can't make it, keep an eye out for public launch details and check out our data tools and resources at ow.ly/xbm450VwrIY

Join CareQuest Institute for a #webinar #TONIGHT on community water #fluoridation that will explore how providers can share clear, evidence-based communication that empowers patients to make informed decisions about their oral health. Register now: ow.ly/SjeB50VtczG

Join CareQuest Institute, in partnership with the American Society for Dental Ethics, for an April 24 #webinar exploring the core principles of ethical #dentistry. Our experts will discuss how to balance altruistic practice with your own self-care. ow.ly/b1ML50VyWzK

It's important for advocates to help policymakers understand the health benefits of water #fluoridation and risks to communities without it. Join OPEN's Take 30 on April 17 where experts will explain current research and provide clarity on misinformation. ow.ly/jiHw50VxG4n

“Decades of research have proven that, at optimal levels, fluoride is safe and plays a critical role in promoting good oral health." We proudly signed the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's letter to affirm safety and effectiveness of community water #fluoridation. ow.ly/EhRU50VASov

What do the changes in DC mean for oral health policy? CareQuest Institute's Senior Director of Public Policy discusses this topic, including the consequences of potential cuts to #Medicaid and the ongoing discussion on #fluoridation, on Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)'s podcast. ow.ly/mlMy50VCFnO

With #Medicaid funding on the chopping block, it's critical we protect access to oral health care. CareQuest Institute spoke to FierceHealthcare about how dental benefits are usually one of the first things states eliminate when Medicaid funding is cut. ow.ly/81CV50VGnr5

What’s the most common reason that adults with disabilities miss dentist appointments? To find out, read the new report from CareQuest Institute: ow.ly/8mP850VRhfH

As federal funding for health care faces growing uncertainty, dental leaders are raising a question: How will shifting policies impact oral health care access and care delivery? Becker's Hospital Review breaks down the latest with our Senior Director of Public Policy. ow.ly/LQSg50VXazn

There are not enough oral health providers who accept #Medicaid, leaving many people unable to access care. Center for Health Care Strategies, is currently accepting applications from state teams for a learning series on strategies to strengthen the workforce: ow.ly/9oVi50VZwct

Last night, a Louisiana Committee rejected a bill to ban #fluoride in public water systems. We're thrilled that CareQuest Institute advocacy efforts helped highlight the benefits of fluoride. And a huge shout-out to OPEN members who showed up to testify! ow.ly/4XzC50W0VLk

A new study in JAMA Health Forum says the consequences of eliminating #fluoride in water systems nationwide would be 25 million additional decayed teeth among children in the next 5 years AND an estimated $9.8 billion in added health care costs: ow.ly/yvGu50W1FKa

A powerful @time investigation by AlanaSemuels exposes how misinformation, policy rollbacks, and systemic neglect are leaving millions without access to basic #dental care. ow.ly/CrB450W50qQ

Keep an eye out for our team at @academyhealth #ARM2025! Morgan Santoro, MPH, and Lisa Heaton, PhD, are there sharing the latest research on: 📑Access to oral health care for queer and transgender people of color 📑How socioeconomic factors influence dental visits

Here's Kelly Schroeder, RDH, MS, representing us at the SAID 2025 Conference! She's shining a light on the barriers American Indian/Alaska Native students face on the path to becoming dentists — and solutions to help break down those barriers. Learn more: ow.ly/QYMU50W8w4K

This #Juneteenth we must reflect on the ongoing fight for equity, especially in oral health care. CareQuest Institute research shows how implicit bias affects patient care, particularly for communities of color: ow.ly/z8Sf50W8nMq

At CareQuest Institute, #equity is at the core of everything we do. On #Juneteenth, we stand together to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.