In this study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, researchers at CareQuest Institute and the University of Colorado found that individuals living in areas with greater social deprivation had higher caries risk. Although the fact is well-known, the authors said, it is rarely examined.
Individuals in households experiencing disability rate their oral health as fair or poor at higher rates (38%) than those not in households experiencing disability (23%), according to a report from CareQuest Institute. The report analyzes data from the annual State of Oral Health Equity in America survey and confirms the persistent disparities and challenges in accessing oral health for those with intellectual or physical disabilities.
Individuals in households experiencing disabilities:
Accessing routine dental care is challenging for many veterans — only 15% are eligible for dental care through the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). It’s even harder for veterans living in rural communities, according to a report from the American Institute of Dental Public Health (AIDPH) and CareQuest Institute.
Key findings from the report show that rural veterans are:
November 14, 2022
Most Americans may assume that thanks to their sacrifices, veterans have unfettered access to comprehensive health services. But that’s not the case, as Sarah A. Sherman learned when she became Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS). The agency advocates for veterans and their families.
Millions of Americans lack access to routine dental care and resort to visiting hospital emergency departments (EDs) for non-traumatic dental conditions (NTDCs). What drives these costly ED visits and who is most likely to make them? A new visual report from CareQuest Institute explores those questions within the state of Kentucky.
November 3, 2022
His colleagues, who were really friends, all used the same words when they shared memories of Dr. Mark Doherty: Generous. Compassionate. A champion for oral health.
A forceful and unwavering advocate for oral health access for the underserved, Mark died on October 7 at age 75. He is survived by his wife (of 53 years) Deborah, two children, five grandchildren, and three siblings. Many of his colleagues at the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health came to know his family over the years.
Millions of Americans lack access to routine dental care and resort to visiting hospital emergency departments (EDs) for non-traumatic dental conditions (NTDCs). What drives these costly ED visits and who is most likely to make them? A new visual report from CareQuest Institute explores those questions within the state of Colorado.
October 20, 2022
When Raydiance Swanston heard about the Community Oral Health Transformation (COrHT) program launching in North Carolina, she knew it was something Mecklenburg County Pediatric Clinic had to join.
What lessons can we learn from examining dental procedure utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic? A new visual report from CareQuest Institute examines that question, using Medicaid and commercial insurance claims data to find differences in trends by age and insurance type that can inform future planning for providers and dental offices.
September 12, 2022
There’s obviously no one solution, no silver bullet, to creating an equitable oral health system. But for Madeline Steward, MPH, a program officer at the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS), there’s one element that’s critical to the effort: trust.