Some 40 percent of dentists in a recent survey said they’re either using telehealth now to stay in touch with patients or will soon be using telemedicine technology. That survey, conducted by the DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement, saw a significant gap between what dentists felt they should do to treat patients in person during the crisis and what they were confident they can do.

A recent survey of more than 37,000 dental providers by DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement sought to uncover just how comfortable dentists and dental practice managers are about executing changes in their practices brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

We speak about the effort with Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, one of the fund's founding members. She is also the President and CEO of the DentaQuest Institute for Health Advancement and the Catalyst Institute.

“There is something about cultural competency, a shared story and narrative,” said Minter-Jordan, CEO of DentaQuest Partnership and its Catalyst Institute. “It allows people of color to represent the needs of people of color.”

Ninety percent of dentists are experiencing noticeable plunges in patient volume, according to survey results from insurer DentaQuest.

In this episode, infection control and prevention expert Jackie Dorst, RDH, BS, talks about the resources available online for orthodontic practices managing infection control amid COVID-19. She highlights a new document from OSAP and DentaQuest that compiles CDC, OSHA, ADA, and ADHA guidance on infection control best practices for the dental space.

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) and the DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement (DQP) have released best practices for dental providers to ensure the safety of their patients and employees as they resume elective treatment.

DentaQuest, the nation’s leading purpose-driven oral health organization, today announced a $300,000 contribution to the OneStar Foundation Texas COVID Relief Fund, which is raising and distributing funds to eligible organizations working to support the economic recovery of Texas communities impacted by the coronavirus. The DentaQuest donation is the largest received to date and brings the Fund’s total to $890,700 as of June 11, 2020.

TeleDent will allow DentaQuest-affiliated dentists to participate in both live and asynchronous visits with patients. The platform provides file-sharing options, interactive video interfaces and messaging technology.

The Pandemic and the Police: A Conversation About a Moment of Profound Change in America will explore the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color, as well as the systemic racism and violence against Black citizens by police. Hosted by former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, the town hall will feature several prominent experts, with an opportunity to answer audience questions. Panelists include Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, MBA, president and CEO, DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement and Catalyst Institute

DentaQuest, an oral health organization, is working with MouthWatch, a provider of teledentistry solutions, to provide the TeleDent teledentistry platform to more than 70 DentaQuest managed or affiliated dental practices in Alabama, Massachusetts, Oregon and Washington.

Posted by Sean G. Boynes & Julie Frantsve-Hawley, DentaQuest Industry, state, and national leaders have moved to encourage greater telehealth use during the COVID-19 crisis. A broad industry coalition including health insurance providers advocated for telehealth policy changes to help preserve hospitals’ limited supply and personnel resources for those most in need. Amid this pandemic, we’ve experienced first-hand how telehealth keeps more people – especially seniors, the medically compromised and other vulnerable populations – protected at home and could help minimize overall disruptions to care.

Join me in a recent interview with Dr. Sean Boynes, Vice President, Health Improvement for the DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement, as he discusses the rise of teledentistry, its benefits and what patients can expect when using this innovative solution, now and in the future.

HealthSparq, a health care guidance and transparency technology company, has partnered with DentaQuest, the nation's leading oral health organization, to power its 'Find a Dentist' experience with the HealthSparq One® platform.

Advantage Dental, a provider with about two-thirds of its Oregon clinics in rural areas, has kept afloat because Medicaid provides financial stability.

Dentists are able to use live video and oral cameras to examine patients' mouths, discuss exams and develop a care plan, says Sean Boynes, DMD, vice president, of health improvement at DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement.

Services provided through HHS include free dental screenings, fluoride varnish, silver diamine fluoride, sealants and follow-up for students identified to have urgent dental care needs. Expanded practice dental hygienists from Advantage Dental from DentaQuest administer these services.

Major donors to the Fund include the Nike Foundation, Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, BJ’s Charitable Foundation, Wells Fargo, Comcast, Plymouth Rock Foundation, Tufts Health Plan Foundation, Cove Hill Partners, Intercontinental Exchange, IR+M Charitable Fund, Target, The DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement, Citizens Charitable Foundation, the People’s United Community Foundation and TripAdvisor Foundation.

The Boston Foundation welcomes two new major donors to the Fund this week: The DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement and the People’s United Community Foundation.

The Department has selected DentaQuest USA Insurance Company, Inc. and MCNA Insurance Company d/b/a MCNA Dental Plans as its dental partners with a start date dependent upon the results of any protests that may be filed and preparations for open enrollment. The selected organizations will be responsible for providing Medicaid dental benefits and services to eligible children and adults in Louisiana.

The oral health company DentaQuest, with Fidelis Care, offered free dental screenings, toothbrushes and more. www.patch.com/new-york

Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD President & CEO DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement and Catalyst Institute Faculty Interview

A major concern for oral health clinics around the country is the extended wait periods for clients. With a newly received grant from DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement, Healthy Smiles will be able to facilitate a more efficient turnover of patients and operations.