by Carly Strang | Dec 19, 2024 | Insights
A recent report from Rock Health and CareQuest Innovation Partners noted the massive, overlooked opportunity to invest in oral health. US-based digital dental health startups account for less than 2% of overall digital health funding annually, and the historic lack of...
by Carly Strang | Oct 22, 2024 | Insights
The “Say Ahh!” panel discussion on Monday at the HLTH Conference in Las Vegas was filled with optimism, passion, and innovative ideas about the link between oral health and overall health — the mouth-body connection. The session did have one regret, though: “I wish I...
by Carly Strang | Oct 18, 2024 | Insights
Six oral health startups gathered in Chicago at MATTER for the annual SMILE Health Reveal Day to showcase their solutions to industry partners, investors, and experts. Their mission? To improve overall health through oral health for all. “Reveal Day is more than just...
by Carly Strang | Oct 15, 2024 | Insights
In the general health care landscape, oral health is often unaddressed, despite growing evidence that oral health is linked to many other health conditions. However, a small but growing flow of VC to back oral health startups has exhibited resilience even throughout...
by Carly Strang | Sep 23, 2024 | Insights
CareQuest Innovation Vice President of Growth and Innovation Katie D’Amico, collaborated with Rock Health Advisory to explore the connection between oral and general health, the evolving landscape of dental innovation, and opportunities for entry. Read the full...
by Carly Strang | Jun 18, 2024 | Insights
Our health care system falls short of meeting everyone’s needs. CareQuest Innovation Partners’ SMILE Health program wants to change that by bringing together a network of mission-aligned industry partners to identify, validate, and accelerate innovation across the...