DentaQuest Newsroom and Blog

Why Businesses Should Challenge Assumptions During Digital Transformation

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

19

Apr

2023

www.forbes.com

NH Medicaid Dental Benefits Expand, but Providers Remain a Problem

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.

18

Apr

2023

www.vnews.com

We Must Do More To Help California Kids Resist Allure of Vaping

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.

10

Apr

2023

capitolweekly.net

State launches free dental care for adults on Medicaid with two mobile clinics on Saturday

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.

31

Mar

2023

newhampshirebulletin.com

New Medicaid dental program starts Saturday with a clinic in Concord

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.

31

Mar

2023

www.concordmonitor.com

The Group Dentistry Now Show: The Voice Of The DSO Industry – Episode 123

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

30

Mar

2023

www.groupdentistrynow.com

Dentists reveal why you shouldn't brush your teeth in the shower

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.

30

Mar

2023

www.foxnews.com

CareQuest Innovation Partners and MATTER Launch Second Edition of SMILE Health to Advance Innovation for Accessible, Equitable, and Integrated Oral Care

“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.”

13

Mar

2023

apnews.com

Oklahoma Kids Should Not Face Barriers to Accessing Dental Care

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.

28

Feb

2023

www.oklahoman.com

10 DSO and Dental Leaders to Know

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.

13

Feb

2023

www.beckersdental.com

9 Dental Exec Moves

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

30

Jan

2023

www.beckersdental.com

Dental Plan Providers Named for Medicaid Program

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.

30

Jan

2023

journalrecord.com

DentaQuest Executive Joins TeamSmile Board of Directors

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.

23

Jan

2023

www.beckersdental.com

Small, Focused Steps and Stakeholder Buy-in Drive Digital Transformation Results

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.

13

Dec

2022

healthcare-utilization-management.healthcarebusinessreview.com

Whole-person Care for Vulnerable Patients: The Value of Medical-dental Integration

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

12

Dec

2022

www.dentaleconomics.com

DentaQuest Expands School Access to Vaping Prevention Program

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.

23

Nov

2022

catch.org

Finding Special-needs Dental Care Can Be Difficult. A Dallas Dentist Wants to Change That

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.

17

Oct

2022

www.dallasnews.com

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Nearly $35 Million in Donations for the Florida Disaster Fund

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.

17

Oct

2022

www.flgov.com

A Key to the Dental Staffing Crisis: Increasing Diversity

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.

12

Oct

2022

www.dentistryiq.com

Jason Mandelaris: Vaping Among Utah Students Is Down, but It’s Still a Serious Concern

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.

03

Oct

2022

www.sltrib.com

DentaQuest and TeamSmile Launch New Dental Home Project

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.

27

Sep

2022

www.aegisdentalnetwork.com

New Law Gives Dental Benefits to Patients With IDD

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.”

16

Sep

2022

www.kplctv.com

Mayor’s Back to School Fest Presented by Shell Provides Thousands of Students and Families With Backpacks, School Supplies, and Health Screenings

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.

01

Sep

2022

cityofhouston.news

Payers, Schools, Dsos and More: Dentistry's Top Players in 2022

Best for Affordable Dental Care: DentaQuest

01

Sep

2022

www.beckersdental.com

Digital Transformation Requires Gradual Cultural Adaptation

"For example, at my company, DentaQuest, we actively manage dental benefits for millions of Americans, contracting with contrasting health plans, government entities and health care providers. We’ve been doing this for more than 20 years. We could easily default to business as usual. Instead of fearing that which we don’t understand, we have approached digital transformation head on, doing it one step at a time and ensuring our culture keeps pace."

26

Aug

2022

www.forbes.com

Fidelis Care Helps Low-Income Families Attend The Great New York State Fair Through Adopt a Family Program

The health plan is also emphasizing the importance of health and wellness and will be offering free dental screenings with DentaQuest for children and adults on August 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be giving away free toothbrushes.

24

Aug

2022

finance.yahoo.com

DentaQuest names University of Iowa professor a 2022 Health Equity Hero

DentaQuest is an oral health care company that works to expand accessibility to health care for all. The DentaQuest Health Equity program, which is in its eighth year this summer, celebrates individuals for their work helping people gain access to medical, oral and behavioral health care.

29

Jul

2022

www.thegazette.com

New Pensacola Pro Bono Dental Clinic Will Help Recovering Women Find Their Smiles Again

DentaQuest representative Gonzalo Perez, manager of the DentaQuest case management and outreach program, said Martin's ability to be a “disruptor” within the health care system was one of the reasons she merited the award.

22

Jul

2022

www.pnj.com

Texas A&M Professor Recognized Nationally for Providing Accessible Dentistry to Patients With Special Needs

Texas A&M College of Dentistry professor Dan Burch has been recognized as one of 12 health equity heroes. Burch received the honor from DentaQuest for his work in making dental care more accessible for individuals with special needs and/or intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

19

Jul

2022

www.kltv.com

10 Dental Care Advocates Named 2022 Health Equity Heroes by Dentaquest DentaQuest

DentaQuest released its 2022 Health Equity Heroes: Disruptors in Health Systems; the award recognizes the work and advocacy for equity in medical, oral and behavioral health.

14

Jul

2022

www.beckersdental.com

CNB Consumer Tips: Should You Brush Your Teeth Before or After Breakfast?

Besides ridding your mouth of gnarly morning breath, cleaning your chompers in the morning plays a crucial role in maintaining oral health, and it all comes down to the bacteria lingering in your mouth while you snooze. "As we're sleeping, bacteria has the tendency to settle — we don't have [as much] saliva moving around our mouth to prevent this bacteria from settling," says Amber Bonnaig, D.D.S., the dental director of Georgia for DentaQuest, a health care company that provides dental benefits.

14

Jul

2022

www.gloucestercitynews.net

DentaQuest Announces 2022 Health Equity Heroes: Disruptors in Health Systems

On this second annual Health Equity Hero Day, DentaQuest, a purpose-driven oral health care company dedicated to improving the oral health of all, announced its 2022 Health Equity Heroes: disruptors in health systems. In addition to celebrating and promoting the work of the 12 Health Equity Heroes, DentaQuest is making $60,000 in charitable contributions— $5,000 in the name of each hero to a nonprofit of their choice.

13

Jul

2022

www.dentistrytoday.com

Share Your Why: Gonzalo Perez

Gonzalo Perez leads the DentaQuest Case Management team. See what he finds rewarding in his team's work and why he feels he makes a difference working at DentaQuest.

13

Jun

2022

youtu.be

DentaQuest’s Hyon Leon Named to Profiles in Diversity Journal’s 2022 Asian Leaders Worth Watching

DentaQuest announced that Hyon Leon, director, data analytics & underwriting, has been named to Profiles in Diversity Journal’s 2022 Asian Leaders Worth Watching.

26

May

2022

www.dentistrytoday.com

‘We Need a Revolution’: Too Many Black Tennessee Mothers Are Dying From Pregnancy-related Deaths | Opinion

As of April 1, pregnant people in Tennessee will have access to Medicaid coverage for a full year postpartum. In line with Gov. Bill Lee’s original proposal, the state has extended this coverage from two months to twelve and has expanded the benefits to cover oral health care — a critical piece of the overall puzzle to ensure healthy pregnancy and maternal outcomes.

21

Apr

2022

www.yahoo.com

SMILE Health Adds Leading Industry Partners; $1M in Available Capital for Early-Stage Oral Health Startups

As a dental benefits administrator serving more than 33 million people nationwide, the majority of whom are low-income children and families enrolled in Medicaid, we see firsthand – and at scale – the obstacles people face in accessing high quality preventive dental care,” said Steve Pollock, president and CEO of DentaQuest. “SMILE Health is unique in its approach to rapidly validate and deploy solutions designed to address these obstacles. Given DentaQuest’s mission to improve the oral health of all, we are eager to support entrepreneurs working toward a more equitable, healthier future.”

21

Apr

2022

www.businesswire.com

National Commission on Disability Report: Extend Medicaid Oral Health Coverage

Steve Pollock, president and CEO for Medicaid dental benefits administrator DentaQuest, issued the following statement reacting to the NCD report: “This new report makes clear that oral healthcare is healthcare and investing in dental benefits is the fiscally and ethically responsible move. Without routine dental visits, dental disease or pain can go untreated, particularly among people with I/DD who may have difficulty communicating. This report proves that providing Medicaid dental benefits for adults with I/DD — 60 percent of whom rely on Medicaid for their health coverage — is more cost-effective than continuing to exclude those benefits. It is also more ethical — coverage would address a significant disparity in care, reduce chronic pain, improve quality of life and bolster self-confidence. And an adult dental Medicaid benefit directly addresses a key gap in health equity for other populations, as well.”

06

Apr

2022

www.hcinnovationgroup.com

National Commission on Disability Report: Extend Medicaid Oral Health Coverage

Steve Pollock, president and CEO for Medicaid dental benefits administrator DentaQuest, issued the following statement reacting to the NCD report: “This new report makes clear that oral healthcare is healthcare and investing in dental benefits is the fiscally and ethically responsible move. Without routine dental visits, dental disease or pain can go untreated, particularly among people with I/DD who may have difficulty communicating. This report proves that providing Medicaid dental benefits for adults with I/DD — 60 percent of whom rely on Medicaid for their health coverage — is more cost-effective than continuing to exclude those benefits. It is also more ethical — coverage would address a significant disparity in care, reduce chronic pain, improve quality of life and bolster self-confidence. And an adult dental Medicaid benefit directly addresses a key gap in health equity for other populations, as well.”

06

Apr

2022

www.hcinnovationgroup.com

DentaQuest’s Brian Jones Named to TeamSmile Board of Directors

Brian Jones, vice president of commercial, individual and exchange for DentaQuest, recently joined TeamSmile’s Board of Directors, reinforcing both a personal and professional dedication to improving oral health for all.

30

Mar

2022

www.aegisdentalnetwork.com

Laredo Woman Lends Helping Hand During Water Crisis

Anel Torres was one of many affected by the water line break and boil water notice that happened this past February She lives outside the city, in the Pueblo Nuevo area, and says the water crisis put her life on hold. Torres says, “We didn’t have running water for a couple of days so my job kind of stopped, and my children had to be home as well, so it kind of hit us back.” Torres reached out to her employer based in Boston about the water crisis that was affecting her family and several members of her community. Her employer, Dentaquest, took notice and delivered nine pallets of water bottles to her doorstep. In total that was approximately 17,000 water bottles.

30

Mar

2022

www.kgns.tv

Best Teeth Whitening Pens for Convenient At-Home Brightening

Teeth whitening pens generally contain hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide (the same ingredients used by professional dentists) as active ingredients to help safely whiten your teeth, according to Amber Bonnaig, D.D.S., dentist at DentaQuest. Hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide (which breaks down to release hydrogen peroxide when in contact with water) break down stain-causing compounds, making your teeth appear lighter. Typically, at-home whitening solutions contain about three to 20 percent of these active ingredients, while in-office systems can have anywhere between 15 to 43 percent, says Bonnaig. For best results, avoid smoking and drinking dark beverages as these impact the effectiveness of your teeth whitening with any teeth whitening solution including pens.

29

Mar

2022

blog.denticle.com

Dentaquest Affirms NDC Report on Dental Benefits for Disabled

DentaQuest agreed with an NDCreport on extending Medicaid benefits for disabled Americans but further said it should extend to all Medicaid recipients.\r\n\r\n

29

Mar

2022

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Statement From Dentaquest on International Women’s Day Supports and Recognizes Women at Dentaquest and in the Oral Health Care Industry

Today, Roxanne Martinez, executive vice president and chief human resources officer for DentaQuest, issued the following statement in celebration of International Women’s Day and the contributions of women in the oral health industry:

08

Mar

2022

aegisdentalnetwork.com

DentaQuest Supports Safety Net Externships with $25,000 Donation to WesternU College of Dental Medicine

One of the nation’s largest and most experienced Medicaid dental benefits administrators, DentaQuest focuses on improving oral health outcomes for more than 33 million Americans with a nationwide network of providers in all 50 states. This investment in the Western University of Health Sciences’ dental school aligns directly with DentaQuest’s mission to improve the oral health of all.

02

Mar

2022

www.dentistrytoday.com

More Oregon Teens Are Vaping, Inhaling Toxins That Raise Risk for Life-long Illnesses

Dr. Gary Allen, an Oregon native, is vice president of clinical services for Advantage Dental from DentaQuest in Redmond. Oregon Capital Chronicle (oregoncapitalchronicle.com) is a professional, nonprofit news organization focused on deep and useful reporting on Oregon state government, politics and policy.

25

Feb

2022

www.newportnewstimes.com

State Lawmakers Continue To Pursue Reforms To Expand Access To Dental Care

Research released in 2021 by the British Dental Journal, the Journal of the California Dental Association, and DentaQuest found proper oral health makes it more likely that an infected person will survive Covid-19.

23

Feb

2022

www.forbes.com

DentaQuest Continues Its Partnership With Florida to Provide Prevention-Based Oral Healthcare

Florida Healthy Kids—a public-private partnership that offers low-cost health and dental insurance for children ages 5 to 18 who reside in the state of Florida—will continue its contract with DentaQuest to provide dental managed care to kids covered by the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

02

Feb

2022

dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com

DentaQuest Scores Well in Corporate Equality Index

DentaQuest has received a score of 95 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, a benchmarking survey and report objectively measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

27

Jan

2022

orthodonticproductsonline.com

Dental Care and the Armed Forces – Advice From Dr. Jacques

Dr. Michael Jacques joined the US Navy Reserves as a dental officer and continues to serve with the reserves. He joined DentaQuest on February 17th, 2012, when the company first started in Texas. As the manager of clinical management, he oversees dental consultant staffing and operational processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency is met for our client’s needs. Currently this includes 48 dental consultants.

06

Dec

2021

www.dentistrytoday.com

Should You Brush Your Teeth Before or After Breakfast?

DentaQuest's Dr. Amber Bonnaig answers questions about how to take care of your teeth in the morning and throughout the day.

25

Oct

2021

www.shape.com

Dentist Breaks Down ‘Scary’ TikTok Hacks and What Young People Can Do Instead

Dr. Amber Bonnaig is a dentist and Dental Director of DentaQuest in Georgia. She gives In The Know the rundown on all the TikTok dental hacks you should avoid. And quite frankly she found a lot of them "a little scary". Despite TikTokers promoting hydrogen peroxide as a teeth whitener, the doctor — and most dentists — warn against it

05

Oct

2021

www.yahoo.com

Sun Life Signs $2.5 Billion Deal to Acquire Dentaquest, the Boston-based Dental Insurer

Fishbein said DentaQuest CEO Steve Pollock and his management team will stay with Sun Life after the acquisition is completed, with Pollock slated to run the dental business at Sun Life U.S.

04

Oct

2021

www.bostonglobe.com

Sun Life to Buy DentaQuest for $2.48 Billion to Grow in U.S.

Sun Life Financial Inc., Canada’s largest group-benefits company, agreed to buy U.S. dental-benefits provider DentaQuest for about $2.48 billion, bolstering its business south of the border.

04

Oct

2021

www.bloomberg.com

Sun Life Swoops for US-based Dental Benefits Provider DentaQuest

Once the transaction closes, DentaQuest will become part of Sun Life’s US business. Sun Life US currently provides dental benefits through employers for their employee benefits plans and has an extensive national commercial dental network.

04

Oct

2021

www.insurancebusinessmag.com

Making Oral Health Accessible for All Americans

DentaQuest is closing access gaps by educating patients, setting up community dental clinics in underserved areas, and offering more appointment availability, as well as teledentistry.

23

Sep

2021

www.futureofpersonalhealth.com

750,000 Virginians Are Eligible for a New Health Care Benefit. Now Let’s Make It Happen.

By Steve Pollock and Sarah Bedard Holland For adults who receive health care coverage under Virginia’s Medicaid program, access to oral health care was previously limited to emergency care only, which often meant care was only available when a person’s mouth was in such bad shape that tooth extraction was necessary, leaving a hole or holes in the mouth. Steve Pollock is president and CEO of DentaQuest, the organization that administers the Medicaid dental benefit in Virginia. Sarah Bedard Holland is CEO of Virginia Health Catalyst.

17

Aug

2021

www.virginiamercury.com

Louisiana Dental Director Speaks Out Against TikTok Dental Hacks

While TikTok is a great platform for dancing and entertaining videos, some are using it for Dental DIY hacks. When it comes to your teeth, the Dental Director of Louisiana DentaQuest, Dr. Damien Cuffie, says you shouldn't be using dental hacks from TikTok.

08

Aug

2021

www.ktbs.com

Practitioners Warn Parents, Kids About TikTok “Dental Hacks”

According to reports, the rise of the social media platform TikTok during the past year has led to an increase in do-it-yourself (DIY) dentistry that many professionals in the oral health community, including Amber Bonnaig, DDS, of DentaQuest, are warning against due to the harmful impacts it can have on one’s mouth.

05

Aug

2021

orthodonticproductsonline.com

Playing the Long Game with Value-Based Care

Dr. Barefoot has clinical experience delivering patient care in private practice, as part of an HMO dental clinic, via mobile dentistry serving mostly Medicaid schoolchildren, and with other volunteers caring for rural communities in Honduras. His 30-year career in dentistry is complemented by a series of other non-dental endeavors that include medical research at Methodist Hospital of Indiana and business development, analysis, and analytics in a range of areas. He joined DentaQuest in 2016 as dental director for Indiana. In his current role, he provides clinical input to develop new care programs, to manage the design of quality measures, and to respond to questions from providers participating in value-based programs.

21

Jul

2021

www.dentistrytoday.com

More Than 750,000 Virginia Adults Gain New Medicaid Dental Benefit

The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) and DentaQuest, the state’s Medicaid dental benefits administrator, are working closely with dental providers to encourage participation in the initiative. Providers wishing to serve Medicaid members can call 1-888-912-3456 or visit the Dentaquest website for information on credentialing and enrolling in the Medicaid provider network.

01

Jul

2021

www.governor.virginia.gov

Summer HERO Challenge Teaches Kids About Flossing and Gum Disease

“Throughout the pandemic, DentaQuest has been committed to our mission of meeting oral health needs across the country. This campaign provides a kid-specific opportunity to learn lessons they can carry with them and live a healthy lifestyle well into adulthood.”

15

Jun

2021

www.americastoothfairy.org

How Does Value-Based Care Really Work in a Dental Office?

Dr. Barefoot is a clinical leader at DentaQuest, one of the nation’s largest oral health organizations working to improve the oral health of all. The ideal VBC program design is one that can be easily incorporated into the day-to-day operations of the office with minimal extra effort. In such a program, the office understands and embraces the VBC objective of improving population health and recognizes that outreach to its assigned patients is an important aspect of the program. The ideal program also means that any modifications made to participate in it aren’t disruptive to the patient experience.

14

Jun

2021

www.dentistrytoday.com

Growing Diversity in Dentistry Requires More Than a Diverse Pipeline

It comes as no surprise to anyone that the oral health profession continues to lack diversity. According to the American Dental Education Association, in 2016, only 15.2% of the applicants to dental school were from underrepresented populations. Steve Pollock, CEO of DentaQuest, discusses the specific steps DentaQuest is making to make a difference for a diverse future in dentistry.

27

May

2021

www.dentistrytoday.com

Virginia just took a major step to end health care inequities. Did you notice?

George Barker and Myechia Minter-Jordan column

28

Dec

2020

richmond.com

Dentists Will Be Essential in Providing COVID-19 Vaccinations

By Dr. Michael Monopoli

22

Dec

2020

www.dentistrytoday.com

Nicholas J. Messuri Gives the Underdog a Voice

20

Dec

2020

americanhealthcareleader.com

Dentist says good oral health could help save lives of COVID-19 patients on ventilators

14

Dec

2020

www.wtnh.com

Opioid prescriptions drop in Tenn. due to new policy

10

Dec

2020

www.drbicuspid.com

Myechia Minter-Jordan: 'Surround yourself with people who support you'

09

Dec

2020

www.bizjournals.com

Following CDC Vote, Leading Oral Health Organization Urges States to Include Oral Health Providers Among First Wave of Vaccine Recipients

02

Dec

2020

decisionsindentistry.com

Teledentistry Use Will Increase in the Months Ahead

30

Nov

2020

dentistrytoday.com

State Rep. Kyle Mullica named Health Equity Hero for COVID-19 work in Cook County Jail

12

Nov

2020

www.coloradopolitics.com

Representative Four Price named 2020 Health Equity Hero

11

Nov

2020

abc7amarillo.com

People of color, those with poor dental health more likely to develop deadly infection if placed on ventilator, report shows

28

Oct

2020

www.12news.com

Your At-Home Dental Toolkit

26

Oct

2020

www.medicaldaily.com

Advancing Equity in Health Care Begins With Measuring Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities

The first in a two-part series focusing on how CEOs can lead health care organizations in using data to improve disparities, social determinants and community partnerships. Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, President and CEO, DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement, cautioned against confusing race data with lower income. “We know very clearly that some of the inequities within Black and Brown communities exist regardless of income, particularly as you think about maternal mortality, etc.,” Minter-Jordan said.

21

Oct

2020

www.healthevolution.com

Thousands of Boston public school students cut off from dental care

18

Oct

2020

www.bostonglobe.com

Pandemic hasn’t erased the opioid epidemic

09

Oct

2020

commonwealthmagazine.org

Online Challenge Teaches Kids About Oral Health

08

Oct

2020

www.dentistrytoday.com

Gainesville dentist receives award for work with special needs patients

28

Sep

2020

www.wcjb.com

Improved Oral Hygiene Reduces Risks of Acquiring Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

25

Sep

2020

www.dentistrytoday.com

DentaQuest on Dental Care Safety in the COVID-19 Era

22

Sep

2020

www.ahip.org

How to Disrupt the Whiteness of Boston Philanthropy, One Dollar at a Time

18

Sep

2020

www.bostonmagazine.com

School Closures Cut a Critical Line to Dental Care for Poor Students

14

Sep

2020

www.nytimes.com

Opinion | Michigan can address race disparities by expanding dental benefits

25

Aug

2020

www.bridgemi.com

Free Guide Explains New Safety Protocols to Dental Patients

03

Aug

2020

www.dentistrytoday.com

Dr Myechia Minter-Jordan Talks Health Equity on Morning MAGIC!

03

Aug

2020

magic1067.radio.com

Eastern Bank, State Street each give $5m for racial equity effort led by Black and brown executives

22

Jul

2020

www.bostonglobe.com

America’s ToothFairy and DentaQuest Launch Campaign to Help Kids Learn About Oral Health During COVID-19

09

Jul

2020

decisionsindentistry.com

Supporting dental practices & patients through COVID-19: An interview with Dave Olson of DentaQuest

08

Jul

2020

www.dentalproductsreport.com

Telehealth Makes Its Big Pitch

05

Jul

2020

www.nashvillepost.com

Systemic Racism Has Very Real Health Impact

Recent research from DentaQuest showed that over 74 million Americans lack access to dental coverage — four times the number of people who are medically uninsured. More than 45 million Americans live in areas without an adequate number of dentists. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that this gap in access disproportionately harms poor, black, and brown Americans.

04

Jul

2020

commonwealthmagazine.org

Survey: COVID-19 Crisis Compels Dentists to Consider Telehealth

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.

30

Jun

2020

mhealthintelligence.com

How Confident Are You With the New Infection Control Protocols in the Age of COVID-19?

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.

29

Jun

2020

www.dentistryiq.com

Black and Brown Business Leaders Create Equity Fund to Address Systemic Racism Across Commonwealth

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.

29

Jun

2020

www.wbur.org

‘What Can I Do?’: 19 Black and Brown Business Leaders Want to Drive a Movement to End Racial Inequities

“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.”

27

Jun

2020

www-bostonglobe-com.cdn.ampproject.org

Top Black and Brown Execs Launch Antiracism Fund

27

Jun

2020

www.bizjournals.com

OSAP and DQP Release Best Practices for Infection Control

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.

24

Jun

2020

www.dentistrytoday.com

Resources for Infection Control Best Practices Amid COVID-19

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.

24

Jun

2020

www.orthodonticproductsonline.com

9 in 10 Dentists Experiencing Significant Patient Volume Decrease, Survey Finds

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

24

Jun

2020

www.beckersdental.com

DentaQuest Expands Support for Texas COVID-19 Relief Efforts with $400K in New Contributions

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.

18

Jun

2020

www.wicz.com

Dentaquest Provides Dentists in 4 States With Teledentistry Platform

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.

16

Jun

2020

www.beckersdental.com

The Pandemic and the Police: A Conversation About a Moment of Profound Change in America

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

15

Jun

2020

commonwealthmagazine.org

DentaQuest Selects MouthWatch Platform to Expand Teledentistry Capabilities

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.

15

Jun

2020

www.dentaltown.com

We Need Lasting Telehealth Policy Changes to Protect us Beyond COVID-19

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.

04

Jun

2020

www.ahip.org

How Teledentistry Keeps Patients and Doctors Safe During the Coronavirus Pandemic – Interview

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.

01

Jun

2020

michiganmamanews.com

Rural Dental Care Crisis a Side Effect of Covid-19; Changes Ahead

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

18

May

2020

www.capitalpress.com

DentaQuest Gives Members New 'Find A Dentist' Tool Powered by HealthSparq

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.

18

May

2020

www.prnewswire.com

Benefits of Telemedicine: How Remote Access to Care Can Help You

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.

06

May

2020

www.insider.com

Report Details Impact of School-based Oral Health Program in Eastern Oregon Counties

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.

28

Apr

2020

www.bluemountaineagle.com

Boston Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund Grantmaking Tops $1.7 Million

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.

21

Apr

2020

www.tbf.org

Boston Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund Reaches $5 Million Milestone; Makes 18 New Grant

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.

13

Apr

2020

www.tbf.org

Louisiana Dept. Of Health Announces Intent to Contract With Companies for Dental Services for Medicaid Enrollees

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.

28

Feb

2020

www.katc.com

NBA Veteran Offers Advice To NRHS Team In Playoffs | DentaQuest, with Fidelis Care, offered free dental screenings

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

27

Feb

2020

patch.com

Myechia Minter-Jordan Faculty Interview | World Health Care Congress

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

24

Feb

2020

www.worldhealthcarecongress.com

DentaQuest grant provides Healthy Smiles with new equipment

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.

07

Feb

2020

www.journal-news.net

DentaQuest to Continue Management of Oral Care for Texas Medicaid and CHIP Enrollees Under New Contract

Award continues DentaQuest’s long-standing partnership with Texas to advance pay-for-quality programs and improve oral health outcomes statewide\r\n\r\n

27

Jan

2020

www.businesswire.com

The Five Most-Read GrantWatch Blog Posts Of 2019

Oral health's connection to overall health is undeniable. The goal of advocates is for Medicare to provide a comprehensive dental benefit for all beneficiaries. The immediate push, though, is for CMS to cover medically necessary dental care for beneficiaries with chronic or debilitating conditions affected by oral health, and to make sure that the regulatory definition of "medically necessary" is comprehensive. Diane Oakes is with Arcora Foundation. Mike Monopoli is with the DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement.

27

Jan

2020

www.healthaffairs.org

HealthEdge To Showcase Payer Technology at Medicare Advantage Leadership Innovations Forum

Later that day, at 2:45 p.m., Merkin will moderate a panel discussion, “Social Determinants of Health -- Focus on Implementation & ROI,” with executives from Oscar Health, United Healthcare, Mom’s Meals and DentaQuest serving as panelists. With so many factors woven into the success of SDoH programming, including (but just scratching the surface) accessibility, affordability, willingness to change, and critical partnerships to sustain the changes, panelists will discuss how companies are addressing these factors and leading programs at scale.

22

Jan

2020

www.businesswire.com

Health Care and WellnessSight for All United Dispensing 600+ Pairs of Glasses to Kids

The nonprofit Sight for All United is partnering with Eye Care Associates and Classic Optical Laboratories Inc. to dispense 614 pairs of glasses to children in need at Youngstown and Liberty schools this week. Area eye doctors provided the screenings, including Drs. John Conrad, Nick Lawrence, Chris Shoemaker, Guy Barrett, Pete Sforza, Mike Woloschak, Ryan Maceyko, Brandon Maceyko, Lindsey Foster, Frank D’Apolito and Sergul Erzurum. All services were provided free of charge through Sight for All United and donations from DentaQuest, Essilor Vision Foundation and Classic Optical Laboratories.

20

Jan

2020

businessjournaldaily.com

Different levels of associations between medical co-morbidities and preterm birth outcomes among racial/ethnic women enrolled in Medicaid 2014–2015: retrospective analysis

The causes of preterm birth are multi-dimensional, including delayed and inadequate prenatal services as well as other medical and socioeconomic factors. This study aimed to examine the different levels of association between preterm birth and major medical co-morbidities among various racial/ethnic women enrolled in Medicaid. DentaQuest Partnership for Oral health Advancement purchased the access to the dateset. Mr. Ilya Okunev, Dr. Eric Tranby, and Dr. Sean Boynes are employed by DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement. Dr. Hyewon Lee was an Academy Health Delivery System Science Fellow during the research study was conducted, and received her fellowship stipend from her host site, DentaQuest Partnership for Oral health Advancement. There is no other funding availability in completing this study.

13

Jan

2020

bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com

Exploring Alternative Payment Models for Oral Health Care

An examination of the cost and utilization of alternative payment models for oral health care over a patient’s lifetime. The authors thank Alison Corcoran, chief marketing officer, DentaQuest, for her critical thinking and leadership in developing prevention-focused alternative payment models in dentistry. The authors also thank Dr. Julie Frantsve-Hawley, director of analytics and evaluation at the DentaQuest Partnership, for her thoughtful scholarly contributions to this study, as well as Mr. Ilya Okunev and Dr. Yara Halasa-Rappel for their contributions to the analysis.

10

Jan

2020

decisionsindentistry.com

Dental Health Crisis with Alison Corcoran EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, DentaQuest

Alison Corcoran is EVP and Chief Marketing Officer of DentaQuest, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to improving the oral health of all. Under her leadership, DentaQuest is transforming the model of care and achieving significant social impact. Alison brings a powerful combination of future-forward strategies and deep marketing expertise to DentaQuest’s brand and business model. Through her efforts, DentaQuest is developing innovative, data-intensive approaches to elevate the patient experience and improve care overall.

07

Jan

2020

goodnewsplanet.com

Filling The Public Health-Care Gap

After graduation, Dr. Yashashri Urankar ’12, ’14 went where she was needed most. Now her selfless aspirations are reaping recognition, but she says her work is just beginning. Urankar oversees seven dental clinics in five South Central Texas counties as dental director at Community Health Centers of South Central Texas. She and her colleagues recently accepted the 2019 John Rossetti Memorial Center of Excellence award. Each year, DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement selects three public health dental programs dedicated to the oral health needs of the underserved.

19

Dec

2019

dentistryinsider.tamhsc.edu

DentaQuest presents Life Lessons with Alison Corcoran- Dental Crisis in US

Join our guest, Alison Corcoran, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at DentaQuest to discuss the gaps in care in the U.S., the future of oral health in this country, and what can be done to change a system that is failing millions of Americans.

13

Dec

2019

www.blogtalkradio.com

United Way providing free glasses to Youngstown, Liberty students

This week, a team of eye doctors are visiting five schools, providing eye exams to students. Children who need glasses will then receive two pairs of glasses — one for home and one for use at school.\r\n\r\nIt was made possible by a $10,000 donation by DentaQuest EyeQuest vision group and the partnerships of a variety of local organizations.

12

Dec

2019

www.wkbn.com

United Way, Doctors Provide Eye Exams to Students

EyeQuest, a product of DentaQuest, partnered with the United Way of Youngstown for the event. Volunteers, 12 eye doctors and their staffs and members of the Youngstown State Nursing program are available for the students.

12

Dec

2019

businessjournaldaily.com

Alison Corcoran: Why We All Must Stand Up to Bias, Health Inequity

Corcoran’s experience drove her to advocate for better, equitable oral health care. “Good health starts in your mouth, but too many people are left behind by the broken oral health care system, making Americans less healthy overall,” said Corcoran. DentaQuest’s work in oral health care equity is happening through many initiatives.

09

Dec

2019

salud-america.org

This Company is Determined to Transform U.S. Dental Health

One company that is trying to both transform and expand access to dental care is DentaQuest. Through several programs, including “Preventistry,” a four-pronged approach seeking to disrupt how dental care is delivered, priced and accessed, Boston-based DentaQuest is striving to remove dental care from its silo and integrate it into the U.S. health care system.

06

Dec

2019

www.triplepundit.com

Smarter Investments to Improve Oral Health

DentaQuest is a double-bottom-line company with a mission to improve the oral health of all.

04

Nov

2019

pj.news.chass.ncsu.edu

America’s Oral Health: An Emerging Crisis

On Tuesday, September 24, POLITICO held a deep-dive conversation on solutions around access, coverage and costs of oral health care in America. This event was presented by DentaQuest.

24

Sep

2019

www.politico.com

Most Americans Believe the Oral Health System Is Failing

Six in 10 Americans rate their oral health as fair, poor, or very poor, according to a survey commissioned by DentaQuest and conducted by KRC Research. Also, 51% of patients are concerned about their oral health, making it the top health concern over heart, eye, digestive, mental, and skin health.

23

Sep

2019

dentistrytoday.com

66% of Dentists Think Dental Care is Too Expensive: Survey

DentaQuest and KRC surveyed 2,300 individuals, including dentists, patients and administrators, to gain insight into the struggles Americans face when seeking out dental care.

23

Sep

2019

www.beckersdental.com

Dental Public Health Chair to Appear on POLITICO Live Panel on Access to Oral Health Care

A national panel exploring gaps in American's access to oral health care will draw upon the health policy expertise of a faculty member of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD). Richard J. Manski, DDS. MBA, PhD, professor and chair, Department of Dental Public Health at UMSOD, will be among four panelists engaging in what is expected to be a lively discussion on the future of oral health care. University of Maryland School of Dentistry Professor and Chair of Dental Public Health Richard J. Manski, DDS. MBA, PhD. Presented by DentaQuest in partnership with POLITICO, the event will be streamed live from Washington, D.C., on Sept. 24, 2019, from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. EDT.

20

Sep

2019

www.umaryland.edu

Hundreds of Children and Pregnant Moms in Reading Learn About Good Oral Hygiene

When we award a grant to an organization, we require that organization to provide a written report back to us to help us ensure the funds were used as intended. We recently received a report from the Berks Community Health Center on a “Brush Up on Oral Health!” Impact Grant they received from the DentaQuest Fund of Berks County Community Foundation.

18

Sep

2019

brushupberks.com

State Oral Health Efforts: Extracting Value, Improving Access

Oral health was the topic. Exploring oral health policies that maximize state efforts to improve access and increase quality of care was the goal. Expert speakers included Marko Vujicic, a world-renowned health economist and vice president of the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Health Policy Institute, and Senator Clarence Lam shares the history of Maryland’s Medicaid dental benefitMarcia Brand, a national expert on oral health programs with decades of experience in Congress and various federal health agencies, currently a senior advisory for the DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement.

10

Sep

2019

www.ncsl.org

PCP Summit 2019 Sponsor Spotlight: DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement

August 16-18, 2019 is PCP’s 8th annual Gregg Stracks Leadership Summit. Today we’re featuring one of this year’s Champion sponsors, the DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement. Read on to discover DentaQuest Partnership’s bold idea to revolutionize healthcare, and stay tuned for more Summit 2019 sponsor features.

08

Aug

2019

www.dentistrytoday.com

DentaQuest Aims to Narrow Gap in Care

Alison Corcoran, President of DentaQuest Partnership, talks about efforts in the Boston area to narrow the gap in access to dental care. Interview for BNN News.

31

May

2019

www.youtube.com

Medicaid Payment Issues On Table

DentaQuest is a Medicaid managed care dental plan that has a contract with the state. As an example, Manning said the agency is proposing to reimburse for dental X-rays once every three years. But Manning said the standard now is to take X-rays once every five years unless patients have specific dental issues or problems.

14

May

2019

www.wlrn.org

Oregon Program to Expand Medical and Dental Collaboration

The DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement and the Central Oregon Health Council recently brought together a group of medical clinic representatives to begin a two-year pilot of Medical Oral Expanded Care (MORE Care), a DentaQuest Partnership initiative, in central Oregon. MORE Care works to establish interprofessional oral health networks to integrate and coordinate person-centered oral healthcare in rural communities.

26

Apr

2019

www.dentistrytoday.com

Santa Fe Group May 2019 Salon Advances #TeethinMedicare Movement

Featured presentations at the 2019 Salon include Marketing for Change Co., CEO, Peter Mitchell & DentaQuest Partnership, President, Alison Gregg Corcoran and Michael Monopoli, D.M.D., M.P.H., M.S., Executive Director, Grant Making Strategy, DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement as a panelist.

26

Apr

2019

www.prnewswire.com

DentaQuest and Dental Care Plus Group to Merge

DentaQuest and DCP Holding Company, the parent company of the Dental Care Plus Group (DCPG), have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Dental Quest will acquire the DCPG companies as wholly owned subsidiaries. DCPG, a dental insurance provider, covers 380,000 members and has a network of 246,000 providers.

28

Mar

2019

www.dentistrytoday.com

DentaQuest to Acquire Midwestern Dental Insurer

DentaQuest LLC and DCP Holding Company announced today that DentaQuest is preparing to pay $41.5 million in cash for DCP. DCP is the parent of The Dental Care Plus Group.

14

Mar

2019

www.thinkadvisor.com

Greater Cincinnati insurance firm to be acquired for $41.5M

The acquisition will bring the scope of Dental Care Plus Group’s dental benefits, which cover 380,000 members and a network of 246,000 dentist locations, under the DentaQuest organization.

14

Mar

2019

www.bizjournals.com

Study considers ways to integrate oral health into geriatric fellowship training

Silk established the oral health elective at UMMS; founded and co-chairs the Massachusetts Medical Society’s Committee on Oral Health; serves as director of the “From the First Tooth – Engaging Medical Clinicians in Oral Health” multistate initiative funded by the Dentaquest Foundation

08

Feb

2019

www.umassmed.edu

February kicks off program focused on proper dental care

This project is done in collaboration with the DentaQuest Foundation and the Community and School Oral Health Team at Marshall University School of Medicine applauds the efforts of the Cabell County FRN as it works to empower families in our local communities.

03

Feb

2019

www.herald-dispatch.com

Bloomberg Radio's Baystate Business Hour features DentaQuest CEO Steve Pollock

As the C-Suite guest, Pollock chatted for about 15 minutes about DentaQuest, oral health, and the business community. Interview starts at the 51-minute mark.

31

Jan

2019

www.bloomberg.com

Study Shows Nurse Practitioners to Be Vital Allies in Oral Health Care

“A significant contribution has been made by initiatives such as the Nursing Education and Practice Program (OHNEP) to improving population health by the nursing profession and primary care nurse practitioners as they integrate oral health as an essential component of overall health in clinical education and practice settings,” said co-author Judith Haber, PhD, APRN, BC, FAAN, Ursula Springer Leadership Professor in Nursing at the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and Executive Director of the OHNEP Program funded by the DentaQuest and Arcora Foundations.

08

Jan

2019

hsdm.harvard.edu

Uphill Battle: How Some Foundations Are Tackling America’s Dental Health Crisis

DentaQuest Foundation investments have helped build a large, interconnected network of national, state, and community-based change agents dedicated to oral health for all. Today, the network is working to “transform the national dialogue and re-shaping the landscape of action with regard to oral health.”

07

Jan

2019

www.insidephilanthropy.com

Dental Program at Health Care District's C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics Names Safety Net Solutions Center of Excellence

The DentaQuest Institute has recognized the C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics’ dental program as one of its three 2018 Safety Net Solutions Centers of Excellence. The Brumback Clinics, operated by the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, provide medical, dental and behavioral health services to adults and children with or without insurance with the goal of helping patients establish a medical home.

17

Dec

2018

southfloridahospitalnews.com

DentaQuest Enters into First-of-Its-Kind Value-Based Contract in Texas

DentaQuest, the nation’s leading purpose-driven oral health company, today announced it has entered into a first-of-its-kind agreement in Texas to administer a contract under the state’s Medicaid program using a value-based care and payment model.

11

Dec

2018

www.businesswire.com

8 Dental Companies Making Headlines

Boston-based DentaQuest launched its new platform Preventistry to make oral healthcare more affordable and accessible.

28

Nov

2018

www.beckersdental.com

Dental Plan Customer Satisfaction Increases in 2018

DentaQuest ranked highest with 805 points, performing particularly well in customer service, communication, and cost. HumanaDental came in second with 784 points, and myCignaDental was third with 782 points.

20

Nov

2018

dentistrytoday.com

DentaQuest to Advance Person-Centered Oral Health in $20 Million Deal

DentaQuest is evolving beyond a traditional insurer to transform the way oral health care is delivered and financed and plans to double its national provider footprint by 2023.

16

Nov

2018

www.investsize.com

A Revolution in Oral Health

DentaQuest believes in a model that emphasizes prevention and care beyond the chair—and now, it's taking action.

15

Nov

2018

DentaQuest Newsroom and Blog - In the media

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