by Ethan Chupp | Mar 30, 2026 | Policy, Professional Development, Uncategorized
In 2024, North Carolina expanded Medicaid to cover hundreds of thousands more residents, a major step toward improving access to care. But for patients in need of dental services, having insurance doesn’t necessarily mean being able to find a...
by Ethan Chupp | Jan 30, 2026 | Policy, Uncategorized
For some patients, most dental procedures can only be performed safely under anesthesia. This is especially true for children. Pre-cooperative toddlers, children with extensive early childhood caries, and patients with anxiety or complicated treatment...
by Ethan Chupp | Dec 12, 2025 | Policy, Uncategorized
On Wednesday, Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina would restore reimbursement rates for Medicaid providers. Earlier this year, the Republican-controlled legislature failed to agree on a comprehensive state budget. Instead, the state legislature...
by Ethan Chupp | Dec 1, 2025 | Professional Development, Uncategorized
Background Over the past two years, a group of dentists, dental assistants, educators, dental hygienists, and regulators have been working to address one of the field’s major challenges. The dental-care sector in the United States is struggling with a...
by Jennifer Morris | Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
A powerful new impact report, The Collaborative Effect: Transforming Oral Health in North Carolina, showcases a coordinated effort to advance oral health equity statewide. In partnership with the North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative (NCOHC), CareQuest Institute...
by Jennifer Morris | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Thank you to all who joined us for Oral Health Day 2025! The virtual event gathered hundreds of professionals from across the state to address the science, safety, and shifting narratives surrounding fluoride. If you couldn’t make it, you can watch the full...
