Addressing Health Disparities of the Underserved
Health Equity Heroes provide vulnerable groups with access to oral health care and much more.
Windward: A Better Way to Process Dental Claims
Windward is fully automated and can auto-adjudicate a claim in less than a second, in addition to processing thousands of workflows, edits and clinical decision processes to meet client needs.
Three Keys to Medicare Advantage Dental Compliance
Your Medicare Advantage plan's integrity and health depend on regulatory compliance and robust fraud, waste and abuse strategies.
Medicare Advantage Dental Done Better by DentaQuest
Increase your plan’s value, differentiation and impact with DentaQuest’s dental and vision solutions.
DentaQuest Earns Two NCQA Accreditations
NCQA certified DentaQuest for utilization management and credentialing, using voluntary assessments governed by the industry’s “strictest quality standards”
New DentaQuest Contract Continues Virginia Medicaid Oral Care
Contract renewal continues DentaQuest’s longstanding partnership with Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services to improve oral health outcomes statewide for children and adults
Working to Increase Dental-Care Access in Virginia
DentaQuest’s recent partnership with the Virginia Health Care Foundation incentivizes dental clinicians to join safety net dental practices across the state
Boost Medicare Advantage Satisfaction with Dental Excellence
Use personalization and connection to differentiate your health plan among Medicare Advantage members
Digital Engagement Boosts Member Utilization, Satisfaction
HIPAA-compliant, third-party texts increase dental member utilization by 13%
Executive Spotlight: Cheryl Polmatier
Gain insight on work/balance, relationship-building, and accountability from Cheryl Polmatier, AVP at DentaQuest and advisory board member of Women in DSO.
Expert Q&A: Oral Health’s Impact on Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment
When addiction and substance abuse come to mind, most people imagine damage to the lungs, heart or brain — not oral health injuries to teeth or gums.
Gain New Health Plan Members with Dental
Want your plan to stand out? The answer is right under your nose.
Education Can Counteract Health Disparities
Knowledge is power. Sometimes, it’s also good health.
Social Determinants of Oral Health: Education
Boosting oral health literacy helps to reduce negative outcomes associated with low education levels.
Oral Health Disparities in Hispanic Communities
A recent study presents oral health disparity trends and recommendations on moving forward.
Community Partnerships Help to Solve Health Disparities
See how three Health Equity Heroes help make healthy living possible for the people around them.
Social Determinants of Oral Health: An Introduction
Meet DentaQuest where oral care intersects with economic stability, education, health care, environment and community.
Anatomy of a Powerful Dental Network Solution
To reach Medicare Advantage members, health plans need a dental partner with network solutions that deliver greater access and better performance.
Native Americans’ Dental Health: Problems and Progress
Trends in Native Americans’ oral health reveal persistent issues and a few promising developments.
How Value-Based Care Benefits Members, Providers and Plans
A model that rewards dental clinicians for high-quality, cost-efficient care
How and Why Dental is the Twinkle in Medicare Advantage Stars
The right dental benefits partner can boost member experience and plan success
Five Big Preventive Dental Care Wins in 2022
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 a lot of work to be done to break down barriers to care.
DentaQuest’s Mission Month Dental Health Outreach Program 2022
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, DentaQuest employees take time to give back to their local communities with our dental health outreach program) and make a difference.
On the Road with DentaQuest's Medicare Advantage Team
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 benefits for seniors.
National Native American Heritage Month — Spotlight on Dr. Darlene Sorrell
One population that is severely underrepresented are American Indians/Alaskan Natives (AI/AN), making up only 0.3% of the workforce. That’s why it’s so important to celebrate pioneers in the industry who are paving the way for the next generation of dentists — dentists like Dr. Darlene Sorrell.
Medicare Advantage Can Close the Gap For Dental Plans For Veterans
Yet it also would likely not be shocking to most veterans that VA benefits can be inadequate and hard to access. That goes double for dental plans for veterans.
Improving Access to Dental Health Care Through Case Management
It’s no secret that access to dental health care is an ongoing issue in our country, with emphasis drawn to it after the conversation around expanding Medicare.
Why Oral Health was a Focus at the Black Maternal Health Conference
Amber Bonnaig, DDS, dental director at DentaQuest, had the opportunity to present at the 2022 Black Maternal Health Conference and Training Institute™.
Health Equity Hero: Dr. Mary Martin and Smiles for Success
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 the country.
“It Made My Heart Go Light” — Expanding Care for Adults with I/DD in Louisiana
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.
Health Equity Hero: Louisiana Representative Rhonda Butler
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 need among adults with I/DD.
Health Equity Hero: Dr. Alex Barrera Sets a New Standard for Inclusive Dentistry
When we first met Dr. Alex Barrera last summer, we knew he was a trailblazer.
Share Your Why - DentaQuest Customer Service with Jesus Jimenez
CRM Production Support Manager Jesus Jimenez oversees the team responsible for creating and maintaining member, client and provider web portals. Optimizing and continuously improving these digital gateways is critical to ensuring a stellar customer experience. Jimenez understands the importance of “delivering excellence,” one of DentaQuest’s five core values, and regularly emphasizes it to his team.
Health Equity Hero: Lori LaPorte and Oral Health in Substance Use Disorder Recovery
Lori LaPorte’s personal and professional life has revolved around the issue of substance use disorder.
The Hero Behind DentaQuest’s Health Equity Heroes
DentaQuest’s Health Equity Heroes program has recognized 67 heroes across 23 states and contributed more than $225,000 to local community organizations.
Executive Spotlight: Kamila Chytil — ”Adjusting Leadership Styles to Fit Today’s Workforce”
Kamila Chytil, executive VP and COO at DentaQuest, shared her perspective on adjusting leadership styles with Profiles in Diversity Journal®
Share Your Why - DentaQuest's Case Management With Gonzalo Perez
For Manager of Dental Case Management Gonzalo Perez “living the DentaQuest mission” means no one is left behind.
Employee Spotlight: Hyon Leon
Employee Spotlight - Korean American, Hyon Chu Leon, director, data analytics and underwriting at DentaQuest.
Improving Dental and Mental Health Through Case Management
At DentaQuest, our case management team has a unique and up-close role helping those who are most vulnerable overcome barriers to care.
Maternal Mortality: Making Strides Expanding Health Coverage
April is Minority Health Month, making today an opportune time for all of us to recognize progress toward reducing maternal mortality.
A Member Advocate Specialist Steps Up to Help a Community in Crisis
As neighbors came knocking for assistance, Anel Torres, a member advocate specialist at DentaQuest, took action to help provide clean water to the community.
Recognizing Women Dental Leaders for International Women’s Day and National Dentist’s Day
As we celebrate both National Dentist’s Day and International Women’s Day in March, we’re taking this opportunity to recognize the gender disparity in dentistry.
Prioritizing Preventive Care: A Conversation With TennCare Providers
We’re committed to promoting preventive care and helping patients prioritize it beginning in early childhood and lasting throughout their adult life.
Recognizing Dentistry Leaders: Four Black Dentists Who Broke Barriers
Up until the late 1800s, black dentists were nearly unheard of. Black Americans had little to no access to proper dental care.
Share Your Why - Ugonna Onyekwu
Though Senior Compliance Analyst and Civil Rights Coordinator Ugonna Onyekwu’s time is focused on ensuring that DentaQuest takes the steps necessary to comply with applicable rules and regulatory, statutory and contractual obligations, he maintains a personal connection to the DentaQuest mission.
Sealants Make Sense — Not Just During Children’s Dental Health Month
One particularly important tool for children’s oral health is dental sealants. That’s why this year, the ADA is educating adults on the benefits of sealants for children.
Hispanic Heritage Month — A Conversation with Dr. Bertha Alarcon
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we sat down with Dr. Bertha Alarcon, for a conversation about the importance of representation in dentistry.
Oral Disease Management
Gain insight into preventive care and the future of dentistry from an expert discussion panel led by DentaQuest and 3M.
