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As more communities remove fluoride from drinking water, public health experts, including CareQuest Institute Senior Director of Public Policy Melissa Burroughs, warn of a surge in cavities and a backslide after decades of dental health progress. POLITICO breaks down the growing controversy and what it could mean for millions of people in the US. Read the full article here.
What’s the future of oral health policy in the US? CareQuest Institute Senior Director of Public Policy Melissa Burroughs recently spoke with Becker’s Dental + DSO Review to discuss how the Trump administration can prioritize oral health improvement.Read the full article here.
As RFK Jr. questions federal fluoride policy, public health experts like Melissa Burroughs, Senior Director of Public Policy at CareQuest Institute, are weighing in on what it could mean for children’s dental health. Read more in Rolling Stone.
There are many ways to add value and have an amazing career as a CFO. In this episode, Denise W. Marks, CFO of the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, shares her insights on navigating a successful career path in finance. Denise discusses the importance of embracing diverse opportunities, not being afraid to ask for help, and finding your own unique way to add value as a CFO. Discover how to embrace the journey, have fun, and make the most of your career in finance.
According to CareQuest Institute for Oral Health’s 2024 State of Oral Health Equity in America (SOHEA) survey, an alarming 27% of US adults, roughly 72 million people, do not have dental insurance. This figure stands in stark contrast to the 9.5% of adults without health insurance, highlighting a persistent and growing coverage gap that jeopardizes both oral and overall health.
In the US, approximately 27% of adults, or about 72 million people, do not h
Dental pain is a common concern during pregnancy. A person may develop dental pain during pregnancy because of pregnancy-related changes or because of pre-existing dental health issues.Read the full article here.
Access is especially tough for kids in rural areas or whose families don't have a lot of money. Some dentists say a new statewide ban on adding fluoride to drinking water affects these communities the most.Read the full article.
The Florida legislature extended its 2025 session but failed to pass the state budget or expand Medicaid dental coverage. The SMILES Act (HB 975/SB 1048) seeks to improve Medicaid dental benefits by covering routine care and increasing dentist reimbursement rates. Currently, Florida Medicaid primarily covers dentures and extractions for low-income parents, adults with disabilities, seniors and pregnant women, leaving preventative care largely inaccessible.
The hundreds of veterans who visited Houghton’s annual VetFest on June 11 may have noticed something new. The Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center set up its mobile dental unit to provide free oral cancer screenings and referrals to veterans.Read the full article here.