"All states provide some Medicaid dental benefits for adults, but some limit it to only specific segments of the population, like pregnant women or those who have intellectual disabilities, or cover only emergency care, according to CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, a nonprofit that advocates for expanded dental care."

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Giving back to the community is in Dr. Lauren Rush’s DNA.

"Reflecting on my time at CareQuest Innovation Partners, I realized there’s one question I’m frequently asked: Why oral health? The simple answer: Because there is so much opportunity."

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"Most healthcare focuses on treating what's already happened," says Kaz Rafia, DDS, MBA, MPH, CareQuest Institute's chief health equity officer. "To make headway in improving health equity, an upstream approach is necessary that medically connects oral health with overall health."

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An estimated 68.5 million adults in the United States do not have dental insurance, according to new data released recently by 

The quest for gender equality in healthcare extends beyond representation; it encompasses the need to address disparities faced by women of color, especially in medicine and dentistry.

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How can dental professionals go beyond their clinical practice and engage with the broader community?

It’s no secret that many people confront chronic illnesses, from heart disease to dementia, as they get older. We often hear about the importance of regular exercise and well-balanced diets to help us stave off these illnesses and stay healthy as we enter our seventh, eighth, and ninth decades.