The Latino population has accounted for 56% of the US population growth since 2000, according to the 2010 Census.1 In 2022, 42.3% of the population identified as a racial or ethnic minority. Despite this significant demographic shift, these populations face the worst oral health outcomes, according to many studies, and disparities in oral health

    The inside of your mouth is the perfect place for bacteria to thrive: It’s dark, it’s warm, it’s wet and the foods and drinks you consume provide nutrients for them to eat. But when the harmful bacteria build up around your teeth and gums, you’re at risk of developing periodontal (or gum) disease,

  In a study analyzing oral health disparities among Latino residents in the United States, the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health found Latino communities to be more vulnerable when obtaining proper dental services. The study’s findings have raised major concerns among Latino doctors who argue the gaps in accessing oral health care for Hispanics can

  Airborne lead from recycled car batteries at the Exide plant in Vernon ended up in the baby teeth of children living nearby, a USC study shows. “We found the higher the level of lead in the soil, the higher the amount of lead in baby teeth,” said first author Jill Johnston, an assistant professor

  Disparities in oral health that affect the most vulnerable populations in the US particularly impact Latino communities, which now represent nearly 19% of the total US population. In this comprehensive white paper and gallery report, the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA), in partnership with CareQuest Institute, identifies several key policies that can improve oral health