“Jon’s experience as a strategic thinker and effective communicator makes him a valuable member of our team as we work to advance our mission to improve the oral health of all,” said Steve Pollock, DentaQuest Chief Operating Officer. “Dental disease is the most common chronic disease in children; nearly half of American adults have periodontal disease. Jon will play a vital role in our work to equip our members and our communities with the tools they need to combat dental disease through prevention.”
 
Prior to joining DentaQuest, Carlisle served the Massachusetts Treasurer’s Office as the agency’s primary spokesperson and head of media relations. Previous to that, he was a key member of Rasky Baerlein’s Strategic Communications financial services, real estate and retail practice group. Carlisle also led Communications teams for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation. In his early career, he was Communications Director in Maine for the Dole-Kemp presidential campaign, Assistant Communications Director for Robert Monks’ campaign for the U.S. Senate in Maine, and Assistant Press Secretary for United States Senator William S. Cohen.
 
Carlisle holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Bates College.
 
About DentaQuest
DentaQuest, a leading U.S oral health organization, is a family of affiliates which include a dental benefits administrator, a national philanthropy focused on oral health, an oral health quality improvement research institute and a care delivery organization dedicated to quality health care for underserved communities. All share a common mission of improving the oral health of all. DentaQuest provides cost-effective benefit management to groups, individuals, Medicaid, CHIP, and Medicare Advantage. Through its emphasis on prevention, DentaQuest is creating an environment of better oral health for more than 20 million members across the United States. DentaQuest is a partner in the community and committed to improving oral health through access, innovation and affordability. Learn more at www.dentaquest.com.