Sun Life U.S. names Tony Mollica as new dental business leader
Former Humana executive to lead all of Sun Life U.S. Dental, focused on growth and promoting improved oral health for all
DentaQuest’s Chief Dental Officer Named to TeamSmile Board of Directors
Dr. Todd Gray’s passion for oral healthcare aligns with Sun Life and TeamSmile missions to provide children in need with life-changing dental care
DentaQuest appoints Dr. Ronke Ogunbameru as Dental Director in Texas
Dr. Ogunbameru is providing clinical leadership for DentaQuest in the State of Texas
DentaQuest Contributes $25,000 to University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
Investment supports professional growth for future oral health leaders and expands community outreach for underserved Oklahomans
DentaQuest Contributes $30,000 to University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics
The investment supports expanding the Geriatric and Special Needs Dentistry Program
Nancy Gaudet, founder of Type One Families, receives Health Access Hero Award from Sun Life and DentaQuest
Type One Families offers support groups throughout coastal Massachusetts
Breakthrough T1D receives Health Access Hero Award grant for $50,000 from Sun Life and DentaQuest
The grant supports Breakthrough T1D’s partnership with Touro University California's Mobile Diabetes Education Center
DentaQuest Sponsors Free Pop-Up Dental Clinic in Coralville
Support for Mission of Mercy gives access to preventive and restorative dental care to individuals in need
Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest announce 2025 recipients of the Health Access Hero Awards
Awards include nonprofit grants and recognitions of individuals
DentaQuest celebrates 20 years of partnership with Virginia’s Medicaid dental program
Improving oral healthcare for children and adults with Cardinal Care Smiles
DentaQuest’s Dr. Damien Cuffie Recognized in NDA’s 40 Under 40 Awards
The award demonstrates his meaningful commitment to improving oral healthcare among special populations
Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest donate $50,000 to support Texas flooding relief efforts
Sun Life U.S., including DentaQuest, is supporting relief efforts underway in Texas following the recent flash flooding.
DentaQuest donates $10K to expand dental care for Greenville County children, adults with cancer
Greenville Free Medical Clinic will extend hours, replenish supplies to deliver more oral healthcare services for these underserved populations
Sun Life U.S. appoints Dr. Todd Gray as Chief Dental Officer
Dr. Gray to lead evidence-based clinical direction for all of Sun Life U.S. Dental
Sun Life and DentaQuest Grow TeamSmile Partnership with $825,000 Donation, Extending Nationwide Dental Home Project
The three-year agreement will help thousands of at-risk children connect to long-term dental services in their community
DentaQuest Earns Consecutive URAC Dental Plan Accreditation
This designation demonstrates a meaningful commitment to quality healthcare
DentaQuest Invests in California Community Organizations Working To Improve Oral Health for School-age Children
Recipients GeriSmiles and The L.A. Trust aim to help underserved communities achieve optimal oral health
DentaQuest Selected To Administer Dental Benefits for California’s Medicaid DMC Program
Nearly half a million Californians to be served across all dental benefits programs
DentaQuest Sponsors Free Pop-Up Dental Clinic in Sioux City
Support for Mission of Mercy gives access to preventive and restorative dental care to individuals in need
Statement from DentaQuest on Passage of Florida’s ‘Live Healthy’ Legislation
State’s dental benefits administrator recognizes Florida leaders for enacting bill that includes critically needed funding to improve oral healthcare access statewide
DentaQuest Announces 2024 Health Access Heroes
Previously known as Health Equity Heroes, the awards recognize leaders improving health care access for high-need communities with $60,000 in charitable contributions
America’s ToothFairy Teams up with Sun Life and DentaQuest to Raise Awareness About the Importance of Oral Health and Dental Careers
Oral Health Month Campaign in June Offers Free Educational Materials
DentaQuest Donates $30,000 to Interfaith Dental Clinic to Support Student Mentorship Program
The donation supports Tennessee-based Interfaith’s mentorship programs that help students develop careers in oral health.
Statement from DentaQuest President Steve Pollock on Newly Funded Medicaid adult dental benefit in Georgia
National oral health leader applauds Georgia lawmakers for enacting bill that will improve oral health care access statewide
DentaQuest Opens Nominations for 2024 Health Access Heroes
Previously Health Equity Heroes, the awards recognize individuals and organizations improving health care access for high-need communities
DentaQuest Contributes $25,000 to University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
Investment supports increased access to dental care and education for underserved Oklahomans
DentaQuest Contributes $20,000 to LSU Health New Orleans for New Rural-Focused Dental Programs
Investment will establish a coordinated strategy to encourage and prepare more dental students to practice in rural parishes
DentaQuest Expands Access to Quality Oral Health Care for Millions of Michigan Members
New programs such as teledentistry and mobile dental clinics create more ways to access care across the state
DentaQuest Leader to Present on Benefits of Dental Case Management, a Strategy to Increase Access to Oral Health Care
Presentation will be given at the Florida Association of Health Plans Annual Conference
DentaQuest Donates $45,000 to Michigan Organizations Increasing Oral Health Care Access
Contributions include programs at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, Central City Health, Great Lakes Bay Health Center, Cherry Health Foundation, Macomb Community College, Lansing Community College and the Michigan Dental Association
DentaQuest Donates $50,000 to Support Hurricane Idalia Relief Efforts in Florida
DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., is contributing $50,000 to several organizations across Florida to aid response and recovery in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.
DentaQuest, Teledentistry.com Partner To Expand Access to Dental Care
Member benefits in several markets to include virtual 24/7 dentist appointments, personalized patient outreach
DentaQuest Announces 2023 Health Equity Heroes: Health Connectors
Leaders from across the country recognized for bridging gaps and advancing equitable access to oral care, awarded with $60,000 in charitable contributions
DentaQuest Introduces New Mobile App For Dental Members
myDentaQuest smartphone app launches in Texas to provide easy access to dental benefits for members
DentaQuest Embarks on Digital Evolution To Improve Patient Outcomes and Access To Care
“Dental Done Better” approach aims to improve efficiency, care equity and member experience with a focus on digital engagement
DentaQuest to Continue Management of Oral Health Care for Virginia Medicaid Recipients Under New Contract
Award continues DentaQuest’s longstanding partnership with Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services to improve oral health outcomes statewide for children and adults
DentaQuest Earns Utilization Management, Credentialing Accreditations from National Committee for Quality Assurance
NCQA grants accreditations through voluntary assessments governed by the industry’s “strictest quality standards”
DentaQuest Aims to Increase Access to Dental Care for Virginia Medicaid Enrollees
Recent partnership with Virginia Health Care Foundation encourages more providers to join safety net dental practices across the state
Local Non-profit Leader to Be Recognized for Program Vaccinating 266,000 At-risk Residents in LA
DentaQuest Health Equity Hero program will honor Jim Mangia at a mobile vaccination event.
DentaQuest COO Kamila Chytil Named to Synchrony Board of Directors
Technology and operations executive brings digital transformation expertise to leading financial services company.
Sun Life and DentaQuest donate $100,000 to RIZE Massachusetts
DentaQuest President Steve Pollock presided as master of ceremonies at recent 5-year anniversary breakfast recognizing the organization’s efforts to combat the opioid crisis
DentaQuest Opens Nominations for 2023 Health Equity Heroes
The awards recognize individuals and organizations working toward equitable access to oral care and optimal health outcomes
DentaQuest Observes National Children’s Dental Health Month With New And Ongoing Partnerships
Collaborations with America’s ToothFairy and local community-based organizations foster increased awareness of beneficial oral health practices among children and their families
America’s ToothFairy Teams up with Sun Life and DentaQuest to Raise Awareness About Oral Health Disparities in Marginalized Communities
America’s ToothFairy, a nonprofit organization that provides resources to increase access to dental care and oral health education programs, is partnering with Sun Life and DentaQuest.
DentaQuest’s Cheryl Polmatier Named to Women in DSO®️ Advisory Board
Her dedication to advancing women’s leadership in oral health care aligns with both organizations’ goal to grow and promote female leaders
DentaQuest’s Steven J. Brady Named to TeamSmile Board of Directors
DentaQuest is rooted in outcomes-based, cost-effective dental solutions to increase access to care for a variety of populations. Currently, Steven oversees DentaQuest teams that manage client partnerships to deliver dental benefits for millions of people across several states.
Sun Life and DentaQuest donate $100,000 to Embrace Boston
Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest, which is part of Sun Life U.S., have donated $100,000 to Embrace Boston, a fund established in 2017 to create a memorial tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
DentaQuest Invests in California Organizations Supporting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Oral Health
Contributions include programs at Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, Children Now, and United American Indian Involvement, Inc.
DentaQuest Contributes $115,000 to Support Free Pop-Up Dental Clinics Across the U.S.
Investment fills gap in access to preventive and restorative dental care for individuals in need.
DentaQuest Expands Access to Oral Health Care for Floridians in 3 Dental Deserts With Its Affiliated Organization, Advantage Dental+
As part of its mission to improve the oral health of all, DentaQuest is expanding access to dental care in three Florida Panhandle counties, all designated as dental health professional shortage areas (HPSAs).
DentaQuest’s Roxanne Martinez Recognized By Nation’s Largest Professional Hispanic Membership Association
DentaQuest announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Roxanne Martinez is an inductee to the Association of Latino Professionals For America’s (ALPFA) second annual Most Powerful Latinas (MPL) Hall of Fame.
DentaQuest Recommended as Preferred Vendor by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans
Company highlighted in three key categories: dental, vision, and health plan and third-party administration.
DentaQuest Recommended as Preferred Vendor by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans
DentaQuest, the nation’s second largest dental benefits administrator, today announced it has been selected as a preferred vendor by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP).
DentaQuest Donates $500,000 to Support Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts in Florida
DentaQuest, the nation’s largest provider of Medicaid and CHIP dental solutions, today announced a $500,000 contribution to the Florida Disaster Fund, which assists Florida’s communities as they respond to and recover during times of disaster.
DentaQuest and TeamSmile Launch New Dental Home Project
DentaQuest, the nation’s largest provider of Medicaid and CHIP dental solutions, and TeamSmile, today announced the launch of the TeamSmile Dental Home Project powered by DentaQuest, a nationwide initiative that connects children in need with long-term dental care resources and dental teams.
DentaQuest Selected by Partners Health Plan to Administer Dental Benefits for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in New York
DentaQuest, one of the nation’s largest and most experienced Medicaid dental benefits administrators, today announced its new engagement with Partners Health Plan (PHP) to increase access to oral health care and improve outcomes for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD).
DentaQuest’s Steve Pollock and Susan Pollock Honored by the Massachusetts Association of Mental Health
DentaQuest President Steve Pollock and his wife Susan, recently received the Friend & Leader Award by the Massachusetts Association of Mental Health (MAMH).
DentaQuest Opens Nominations for 2022 Health Equity Heroes
The awards recognize individuals and organizations that champion equitable access to oral care and overall health outcomes
DentaQuest Announces 2022 Health Equity Heroes: Disruptors in Health Systems
The awards recognize individuals and organizations working toward equitable access to oral care and optimal health outcomes
DentaQuest Applauds Virginia Medicaid Dental Fee Increase
Statement from DentaQuest President Steve Pollock on signed 2023 budget
DentaQuest and Presbyterian Health Plan Celebrate 25 Years of Partnership
Partnership commemorated with $35,000 in contributions to Casa De Peregrinos, New Mexico Mission of Mercy and Hermit’s Peak Wildfire Relief Fund
DentaQuest’s Chief Operations and Chief Human Resources Officers Named to Diversity Journal’s 2022 Women Worth Watching In Leadership
DentaQuest announced today that Kamila Chytil, COO and executive vice president, and Roxanne Martinez, CHRO and executive vice president, have been named to Profiles in Diversity Journal’s 2022 Women Worth Watching in Leadership.
Sun Life Completes Acquisition of DentaQuest
Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF), through its U.S. business, announced today the completion of its acquisition of DentaQuest, the second-largest dental benefits provider in the U.S. by membership.
DentaQuest’s Hyon Leon Named to Profiles in Diversity Journal’s 2022 Asian Leaders Worth Watching
DentaQuest announced today that Hyon Leon, director, data analytics & underwriting, has been named to Profiles in Diversity Journal’s 2022 Asian Leaders Worth Watching.
DentaQuest’s Brian Jones Named to TeamSmile Board of Directors
His passion for access to oral health care aligns with the nonprofit’s mission to provide children in need with life-changing dental care
DentaQuest Statement on New Federal Report: Inclusion of Adult Dental Benefits for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Saves States Money
The National Commission on Disability (NCD) recently issued a report titled “Medicaid Oral Health Coverage for Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities – A Fiscal Analysis” to President Biden.
Statement from DentaQuest On International Women’s Day Supports And Recognizes Women at DentaQuest And In The Oral Health Care Industry
Statement from DentaQuest Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Roxanne Martinez
DentaQuest Supports Safety Net Externships with $25,000 donation to WesternU College of Dental Medicine
Contribution will directly support dental students in California as they gain care delivery experience in communities with limited oral health access
America’s ToothFairy and DentaQuest Team Up To Fight Teen Vaping During National Children’s Dental Health Month
DentaQuest today announced a partnership with America’s ToothFairy to educate communities on the dangers of vaping.
DentaQuest to Continue Management of Oral Care for Florida Healthy Kids Enrollees Under New Contract
Award continues DentaQuest’s long-standing partnership with Florida to improve oral health outcomes statewide .
DentaQuest Earns URAC Dental Plan Accreditation
DentaQuest is proud to announce it has earned full URAC Dental Plan Accreditation.
DentaQuest Earns 95/100 in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index
Rating reinforces DentaQuest’s commitment to LGBTQ+ workplace equality
Investment provides LGBTQ+ youth in Florida with access to dental care
Investment provides LGBTQ+ youth in Florida with access to dental care
DentaQuest’s Steven Barefoot Presenting at 2021 New York Health Plan Association Annual Conference
Members of DentaQuest and CareQuest Institute for Oral Health will join virtual panel about value-based care
The Dental Care Plus Group Appoints New Senior Leadership
The Dental Care Plus Group (DCPG), a DentaQuest company, announced today that Jennifer Agnello, RHU, CBC, has joined the company as its new vice president, commercial market.
DentaQuest Named a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company
Recognition derived from employee responses; 87% of employees are proud of the way the company contributes to the community
DentaQuest Announces Plans to Combine with Sun Life U.S.
Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF), through its U.S. business, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DentaQuest, for US$2.475 billion (approximately C$3.1 billion).
DentaQuest Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Commitment to Increasing Access and Representation in Oral Health
Today DentaQuest recognizes and celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, which honors the cultures and contributions of Hispanic Americans and commemorates heritage rooted in all Latin American countries.
Parents, kids warned against viral “dental hacks” on TikTok
Recent viral videos suggest using Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to “whiten” teeth and rubber bands to “close” teeth gaps
DentaQuest Announces 2021 Health Equity Heroes: Champions of The Pandemic
Health leaders in 12 states awarded for expanding access to equitable care during pandemic and beyond
DentaQuest To Celebrate First Annual Health Equity Hero Day
DentaQuest, a purpose-driven oral health care company dedicated to improving the oral health of all, today announced that it is designating July 13 as Health Equity Hero Day.
Virginia Medicaid Adult Patients To Begin Receiving Dental Benefits Today
DentaQuest and Virginia Health Catalyst praise the state benefit expansion, commit to increasing awareness among Medicaid members and providers
DentaQuest Statement On The Juneteenth Holiday And The Mission To Achieve Equity In Health Care
Statement from DentaQuest President and CEO Steve Pollock on the Juneteenth holiday