In this hot-off-the-press @CNN article, experts, including CareQuest Institute's Senior Director of Public Policy Melissa Burroughs, warn of the risks communities could face if the FDA moves forward with plans to remove #fluoride supplements for children.

As more communities remove #fluoride from water, public health experts 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:.

We're proud to have Melissa Burroughs and Caroline Le representing CareQuest Institute at the Veterans Deserve Dental Care event in DC! 🏛️ Learn more about the event:

Happy #FourthofJuly from CareQuest Institute! Today, as we celebrate the birth of our nation, we pause to honor the courage and sacrifice of our fallen heroes, veterans, and active service members. Your dedication makes our freedom possible. Thank you for your service! 💙❤️

More dental-related ER visits and higher cost of care are just two of many potential consequences if Congress makes cuts to #Medicaid. A new publication examines lessons from six states that have eliminated Medicaid adult dental benefits in the past:

Join us for a webinar on July 10 in partnership with @MassGeneralNews’s Lunder-Dineen program that will explore the importance of routine #oralhealth care in supporting aging and medically complex patients:

Our Director of State and Local Advocacy, Matthew Steele, breaks down how recent victories in Louisiana and Connecticut on community water #fluoridation were achieved:

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 @RollingStone:

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.

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:

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:

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

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

A new study in @JAMAHealthForum 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:

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!

There are not enough oral health providers who accept #Medicaid, leaving many people unable to access care. @CHCShealth, is currently accepting applications from state teams for a learning series on strategies to strengthen the workforce:

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? @BeckersHR breaks down the latest with our Senior Director of Public Policy.

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

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

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 @TheIHI's podcast.