CHICAGO, US: Despite growing recognition of the importance of oral health to overall health, access to dental care remains out of reach for millions of adults in the US. A recent report published by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has revealed that more than one in four American adults—approximately 72 million people—do not have any form of dental coverage. The findings highlight persistent gaps in the US healthcare system, where oral health is often treated separately from general health, and underscore the need for broader preventive coverage nationwide.