Everyone Deserves Good Oral Health DentaQuest in the Community In 2021, DentaQuest supported 100+ organizations in 21 states. DentaQuest's corporate giving funds are used to support underserved communities and to address systemic inequities that exist in our health care system. We support organizations that are breaking down the barriers preventing people from accessing the care they need, connecting underserved communities with resources, and investing in pathways for a dental-care workforce that reflects the communities they serve. 82 Organizations Working for Oral Health Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice 75 Organizations Helping Children, Youth, Families 47 Safety Net Dental Programs 10 Organizations Committed to Building an Inclusive Dental Care Workforce Making the Connection Oral Health is Health Growing research is reinforcing the connections between oral health and overall health and emphasizes the importance of addressing chronic conditions that can have a negative impact on an individual's oral health — such as diabetes and heart disease. BRINGING ORAL HEALTH LEADERSHIP TO: Oral Health Coalitions Health & Dental Education Business Associations K-12 Schools Health Plan Associations Health Alliances & Foundations Community Health Leaders Neighborhoods