Improving the Oral Health of All
We’re building a system that is more accessible, equitable, and integrated – because oral health is health.
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® is a national nonprofit championing a more equitable future where every person can reach their full potential through excellent health. We do this through our work in philanthropy, analytics and data insights, health transformation, policy and advocacy, and education. We collaborate with thought leaders, health care providers, patients, and local, state, and federal stakeholders, to accelerate oral health care transformation and create a system designed for everyone.
CareQuest Innovation Partners
CareQuest Innovation Partners® is the for-profit subsidiary that validates and scales transformative solutions to improve overall health through oral health. Together, with our ecosystem of leading industry partners, startups, and investors we make health care more accessible, equitable, and integrated.
Oral Health Is Health
$42B
Including periodontal treatment in Medicare could save more than $42 billion annually for patients with diabetes and patients with heart disease.
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1.6M
More than 1.6 million emergency department visits for non-traumatic dental conditions cost the health care system $3.9 billion annually.
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2-3x
People with gum disease have 2 to 3 times the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or severe cardiovascular event.