written by Kamila Chytil, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, DentaQuest.

In order to grow the network of providers who accept Medicaid across the state, DentaQuest is working to educate providers about the program; incentivizing dentists to join the network with sign-on bonuses, discounts with labs, and increased fees; reducing missed appointments by offering transportation assistance for qualifying enrollees; and providing patient case management and care coordination, he said.

Santosh Sundaresan, BDS, DDS is senior dental director at an LA County federally qualified health center and serves as the current dental director for DentaQuest in California. Poor oral and overall health in adolescence frequently leads to even worse oral and overall health during adulthood.

In its release, the department said adults age 21 and older with full Medicaid benefits will automatically be enrolled in the program and will receive an ID card from DentaQuest in the coming weeks. In addition to X-rays and examinations, cleanings, and fillings, adult Medicaid recipients can get limited gum-related treatment, tooth extractions, other oral surgeries, and general services such as anesthesia.

Under the New Hampshire Smiles Program, people ages 21 and older with full benefits under Medicaid, the federal health-insurance program for lower-income residents, will automatically be enrolled in the program and will receive an ID card from DentaQuest in the coming weeks. NorthEast Delta Dental, in partnership with DentaQuest, was chosen by the state to provide dental services under the new program.

Even though dental professionals don’t recommend in-shower toothbrushing, there are precautions people can take if they can’t bring themselves to break their multitasking oral hygiene routine, according to Amber Bonnaig, doctor of dental surgery and dental director of DentaQuest Georgia, a dental practice in the Peach State. "For those who brush their teeth in the shower, the most important thing to remember is to store the toothbrush outside of the shower to prevent bacteria, which can grow in the wet shower, from transferring to the toothbrush and eventually the mouth," Bonnaig told Fox News Digital.

Dr. Dev Patel, CEO & Founder of Dental Beauty Partners joins the Group Dentistry Now show and discusses: U.K dental market overview Dental Beauty Partners unique model U.K. challenges in dentistry Recruitment The future of dentistry Much more

“DentaQuest is dedicated to improving the oral health of all, and one of the most significant ways we can do that is to foster new ideas,” said Kamila Chytil, chief operating officer at DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S. “We know that startups benefit from working with established organizations like DentaQuest to help validate solutions — and we benefit from getting a preview of new solutions that maximize access to the care members need. We are proud to again support the SMILE Health program this year.”

There’s no question that social determinants of health, including access to oral health care, can change the trajectory of a child’s life. So, as we look to build a more accessible and integrated health care system for Oklahoma’s future, we must ensure that oral health is not left behind. In doing so, we can ensure that Children’s Dental Health Month was more than just a mark on our calendars, it’s a call to action. Jandra Korb, DDS, is the DentaQuest Dental Director for Oklahoma.

Gary Allen, DMD. Vice President of Dental Services of Advantage Dental Plus (Nashville, Tenn.). Dr. Allen has been the vice president of dental services of Advantage Dental since 2017. He is experienced in health policies, practice management and strategic planning. Dr. Allen also served as a commander in the U.S. Army Dental Corps.

Steven Brady, regional vice president of client engagement at DentaQuest, was named to the TeamSmile board of directors.

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority has selected two dental contracted entities, also known as Dental Benefit Plans, to handle the dental component of the SoonerSelect program for certain SoonerCare members. They are DentaQuest and Liberty Dental.

Steven Brady, regional vice president of client engagement at DentaQuest, was named to the TeamSmile board of directors. DentaQuest supports TeamSmile clinics across the country and has been the company's exclusive national dental insurance partner since 2017, according to a Jan. 23 news release from DentaQuest. TeamSmile partners with professional sports teams to provide oral health education, screening and treatment to underserved children.

At DentaQuest, the nation’s largest Medicaid dental benefits administrator, our digital transformation is underway, and it started with listening to and educating employees across our business. Getting the buy-in of early adopters who have acted as change ambassadors has been a key component to our success.

The separation of medical and dental systems disproportionately burdens vulnerable populations. MDI—medical-dental integration—is a key path forward. Editorial by DentaQuest's Dave Olson

DentaQuest, a purpose-driven oral healthcare company, has spearheaded advancements in prevention-focused dentistry with the goal of improving the oral health of all. In 2020, during their pursuit to expand access to care, vaping became a real issue that DentaQuest wanted to address through a partnership with CATCH My Breath. Developed by researchers at the University of Texas School of Public Health, CATCH My Breath is the only peer-reviewed, evidence-based youth nicotine vaping prevention program in the United States.

It came as no surprise to her that Burch received the Health Equity Hero Award from DentaQuest, one of the largest providers of Medicaid dental benefits, for his efforts to teach the next generation of dentists who care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As part of the award, Burch joins a cohort of 12 dentists and public health experts from across the country who are working to increase health care access for underserved groups.

First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that within the first 5 days of activation, the Florida Disaster Fund has raised nearly $35 million in donations to support communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. \r\n\r\nDentaQuest donated $500,000 to the fund.

Op-ed submitted by Dr. Bertha Alarcon, the college coordinator for Diversity & Inclusion Activities at Western University’s College of Dental Medicine and a member of the Hispanic Dental Association, and Steve Pollock, president of DentaQuest, the nation’s largest Medicaid dental benefits administrator, and a member of CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion.

Poor oral and overall health in adolescence frequently leads to even worse oral and overall health during adulthood. But not everyone knows these real and devastating impacts vaping can have. That’s why DentaQuest is working with America’s Toothfairy to develop and share resources that help educators, parents, and teens talk — not argue — about vaping. As an organization focused on prevention, DentaQuest is passionate about educating young people and parents about the risks to everyone’s health.

DentaQuest, the nation’s largest provider of Medicaid and CHIP dental solutions, and TeamSmile, today announced the launch of the TeamSmile Dental Home Project powered by DentaQuest, a nationwide initiative that connects children in need with long-term dental care resources and dental teams. Established with $275,000 from DentaQuest, this project builds upon DentaQuest’s years long partnership with TeamSmile, the nation’s premier advocacy group connecting oral health professionals with professional athletic organizations to provide life-changing dental care to underserved children across the country.

And with this new legislation passed, Dr. Damien Cuffie, Director of Louisiana DentaQuest, says patients no longer have to worry about or put off certain procedures, “Prior to the age of 21, they had pretty much full dental coverage. They could get cleanings done every six months, teeth extracted, crowns replaced, you know any restorative work that was needed. But once they turned 21 those benefits changed so now those benefits are extending beyond 21 throughout their adult life.”

In addition to distributing 25,000 backpacks with school supplies, the event will feature on-site health screenings to include: dental screenings and sealants, vision screenings, routine immunizations and COVID-19 vaccines. The event also connects families to a wide range of health and social services offered by community agencies. With one in four Texas children living in poverty, the Mayor's Back to School Fest presented by Shell is focused on changing the future, one child at a time.

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