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Stories of Impact
Impact. Change. Making a difference.
However you say it, it's what we all want, what we all strive for in our personal and professional lives. It's why CareQuest Institute exists. This growing collection of stories — featuring our work with communities, patients, providers, policymakers, educators, and advocates — are the building blocks of a more accessible, equitable, and integrated health system.
Featured Stories
Winning on Water Fluoridation: Lessons from Louisiana and Connecticut
As challenges to community water fluoridation continue to surface nationwide, recent victories in Louisiana and Connecticut show us what’s possible when advocacy meets action. CareQuest Institute Director of State and Local Advocacy, Matthew Steele, breaks down how these wins were achieved.
Aging Out: A Story of an Adult with Disabilities Trying to Find Oral Care
Connecting the Dots: Two Innovative Approaches that Help Kids Access Care
Voices from the Field: A Student Perspective on OPEN Hill Day
‘They’ve done so much for us. Why aren’t we taking care of them?’
Voices from the Field: Dr. Jessica Robertson on Providing Care in Rural Areas
Trauma-Informed Care: Creating a Safe Space for Dental Patients
The Urgent Case for Improving Veteran Oral Health
Care for the Incarcerated: Barriers to Better Oral Health
Voices from the Field: Dr. Thanos Zavras on Improving Oral Health Care for Patients with Disabilities
Access & Academics: Improving Oral Health Through Schools
Giving Beyond Oral Health: CareQuest Institute Initiative Supports Local Communities
Inclusivity in Oral Health: ‘It’s Good to Be Reminded How Invasive [Dentistry] Can Be’
Our Impact
Together, with our partners — providers, patients, policymakers, and stakeholders across oral health — we are creating a more accessible, equitable, and integrated health system for everyone.
Explore the CareQuest Institute Impact Report 2024 to find videos, stories, and statistics about how we’re improving the oral health system through our collaborative work in philanthropy, analytics and data insights, health transformation, policy and advocacy, innovation, and education.
