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CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® is a national nonprofit championing a more equitable future where every person can reach their full potential through excellent health. We do this through our work in grantmaking, research, health improvement programs, policy and advocacy, and education as well as our leadership in dental benefits and innovation advancements. We collaborate with thought leaders, health care providers, patients, and local, state, and federal stakeholders, to accelerate oral health care transformation and create a system designed for everyone. To learn more, visit carequest.org.
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Data analytics — converting data into useful insights — may not be top of mind for everyone in #oralhealth, but it's critical to providing better care at lower costs. What do #dental teams need to watch? Our blog post from a recent conference explains. https://ow.ly/N4js50TG50M
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Our new study highlights how mental health and socioeconomic factors are closely linked to oral health. Mental well-being influences how people perceive and take care of their teeth. The research suggests that improving access to both dental and mental health care could lead to better overall health outcomes. Lisa J. Heaton, PhD Eric Tranby, Kelly Schroeder, Morgan Santoro,MPH, Cameron L. Randall, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health #oralhealth #mentalhealth https://lnkd.in/gH8-xzBi
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Learn about the links between oral health and overall health for older adults with our Beyond a Nice Smile infographic, created in collaboration with CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. Access both the patient version and provider version here: https://lnkd.in/gkVtFBwM #DentalHygieneMonth #oralhealth
Last month, Debbie Dingell for Congress introduced the Comprehensive Dental Care Reform Act to Congress, a bill aiming to expand access to #dental care for millions of individuals living in the US. Melissa Burroughs, Director of Public Policy for CareQuest Institute, details the benefits of this new bill in Fierce Healthcare: https://ow.ly/XBbX50TFREK
To improve #oralhealth access and care for all, the right environment is critical. We invite you to take a few minutes during #LGBTQHistoryMonth to read our blog post featuring a #dentist who identifies as a cisgender gay white male explaining the importance of creating inclusive environments for the LGBTQIA+ community. https://ow.ly/wVtJ50TFEsN
Between 2020 and 2023, 26 states expanded their #Medicaid adult dental benefit offerings. How? And what's next? A new blog post highlights the work behind coverage changes that are captured in the updated CareQuest Institute Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage Checker. https://ow.ly/HFbx50Ttv2Q
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It's important for kids to develop excellent oral hygiene skills young. Dental problems are not only painful and a source of stress, but they also lead to increased absences from school and other extracurricular activities. That's why we're so thankful to Chris Kammer DDS for his help in leading outreach to kids at local schools and the YMCA. #nationaloralhygienemonth #thankfulthursday
Access to care is critical for everyone, no matter your age. Early childhood caries (ECC) and its associated pain are linked to negative impacts on play, school, sleeping, eating, and overall well-being. #ChildHealthDay https://ow.ly/or3P50TCaaC
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Read the blog (link below) and the published article (link in blog). But don’t just read it, reflect and think about action. What can we do in Washington? How can you help? Solutions are needed for our fellow Washingtonians just as they are in Massachusetts.
How can we break down barriers to accessing #oralhealth care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities? In the latest blog post in our Voices from the Field series, Thanos Zavras, DDS, MS, DMSc, explains how an evolving statewide model has some answers. https://ow.ly/6QM950TvtYg