A blood cancer diagnosis extremely stressful. But add in the costs related to care, and that stress is compounded substantially affecting the patient’s ability to receive care and properly recover. Th...

As part of DentaQuest’s commitment to improving the oral health of all, we are proud to support underserved communities and address systemic inequities that exist in the health care system.In the stat...

When a state-managed Medicaid program client approached DentaQuest looking for ways to increase utilization of dental care services among members and improve their overall health experience, we knew w...

Cheryl Polmatier, assistant vice president of strategic network solutions, has more than 25 years of experience in the health care industry. Prior to working at DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., wher...

The Medicare Advantage market, including special needs plans, is expected to grow to 35 million seniors by 2025. With so much competition, DentaQuest’s dental and vision solutions can increase your pl...

When addiction and substance abuse come to mind, most people imagine damage to the lungs, stomach, heart or brain — not injury to teeth or gums. Unfortunately, drug use damages a user’s teeth and gums...

Health systems are facing what some are calling a triple threat this winter, with cases of flu, COVID-19 and RSV on the rise. And while capacity and staffing are often the primary challenges in focus,...

At DentaQuest, we are committed to improving oral health care for all — from infants to elders. And the best time to start teaching and promoting the importance of good oral health habits is when kids...

At DentaQuest, we know that improving the oral health of all starts with providing equitable access to dental care for all. Considering that nearly 74 million Americans lack dental benefits, there is ...

“In times of adversity, how we handle ourselves in difficult situations is a sign of our character.”Jennifer Angello, RHU, CBC, vice president, commercial market at the Dental Care Plus Group (DCPG), ...

Preventive oral health care is the cornerstone of good oral and overall health. At DentaQuest, we know this better than anyone.In fact, at DentaQuest, we practice and promote Preventistry — our innova...

Once fall rolls around, everything gets a bit busier and with the world seemingly moving 100 miles per minute, it’s important to slow down and take time to help those in need. That’s why every October...

This fall, DentaQuest’s Medicare Advantage team was on the road helping to support clients as they talked to brokers and customers about the value of offering plans that include dental and vision bene...

“The feeling that resonated throughout my career has been loneliness. That’s why, in every job I’ve had, I’ve worked hard to mentor and prepare my own replacements, so they are ready to face challenge...

At DentaQuest, we recognize the importance of access to quality dental services — especially for children. Unfortunately, there are so many kids across the country who don’t have the means to visit th...

Veterans Day is an important reminder of what it means to give service to this country, but it also underscores that we can do more to support veterans’ health and wellbeing. As a former Marine and so...

“Many DentaQuest members have multiple health needs. Oftentimes, these individuals are more focused on addressing the more urgent health needs rather than scheduling their dental appointments and taki...

It comes as no surprise that impediments to health care disproportionately affect the U.S. Hispanic population. But it may be surprising that a lack of Hispanic representation in the dental field comp...

At DentaQuest, we understand the importance of increasing access and representation in oral health care and lifting up voices of underrepresented populations.As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, w...

“There is a link between oral health and overall health, they are connected. The lack of oral health during the prenatal period can have consequences for the mother and baby… Black adults, male or fem...

Jacob Dent, DDS, has dedicated his professional career to learning and teaching about the oral health needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). As a father of an Au...

“My advice is this: embrace challenges. Be open to learning. Be open to possibility. Accept the unfamiliar as an opportunity to grow. I promise you, you will not regret it. I certainly don’t.”Roxanne ...

“Change doesn’t happen overnight. In order to get from one place to another, you have to embrace the inevitable messiness that accompanies true transformation. It’s my job to navigate my team and comp...

When Gabriella Ciancimino was deciding where to go to dental school, she said she wanted to go to a school that would help her become the best version of herself.And when DentaQuest’s Dr. Robert Blash...

When Dr. Mary Martin saw an article written by a female dentist on battered women and oral health back in 1995, it sparked an idea and a passion that would change the lives of hundreds of women across...

When the state of Louisiana recently passed legislation to provide comprehensive adult dental benefits for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), it was cause for celebration....

As a parent of an adult with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD), Louisiana state representative Rhonda Butler understood from experience that dental care is the number one unmet nee...

Good oral health is important to all of us. Regular dental care helps prevent problems and keeps your teeth healthy. DentaQuest knows that it can make a big change in the quality of life and a person’...

When we first met Dr. Alex Barrera last summer, we knew he was a trailblazer.In 2019, Barrera created the Houston Equality Dental Network (HEDN), a dentistry group organized specifically for LGBTQ+ de...

Exceptional service is a DentaQuest differentiator. Whether educating members about their dental plan, optimizing the credentialing tool for providers or helping clients manage their plans, DentaQuest...