Kasey Wilson

Policy Analyst, Dental Access Project

As a Policy Analyst on the Dental Access Project at Community Catalyst, Kasey Wilson provides policy expertise on state- and national- level oral health policy. She conducts policy analysis, research and provides strategic technical assistance to grassroots health advocacy organizations working to expand access to dental care and improve oral health.

Before joining Community Catalyst, Kasey worked for the Boston University School of Public Health conducting research and policy analysis on reducing insurance coverage and financing inequities among children with special health care needs. Kasey holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The College of New Jersey and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University.

Community Catalyst works to ensure consumer interests are represented wherever important decisions about health and the health system are made: in communities, courtrooms, statehouses and on Capitol Hill.

Kasey Wilson's Blog and Newsletter Posts

Dec 08, 2022

2022 in Review: Oral Health Policy Wins and Opportunities for the Future

As 2022 comes to a close, we offer a retrospective on positive developments as well as opportunities to improve access to dental care and oral health.

Oct 04, 2022

Oral Health is Health – Medicare Coverage Should Reflect That

Medicare is critical for the health and wellbeing of almost 64 million older adults and people with disabilities. Unfortunately, Medicare does not include a comprehensive dental benefit.

Aug 03, 2022

“Minimally-Invasive Care” Presents Opportunities to Expand Patient Choice, Access to Care and Advance Health Justice

Known as "minimally-invasive care” (MIC), can be provided in a variety of health care or community settings, like primary care offices, nursing homes, schools, and health fairs.

Jun 22, 2021

Advancing Equity in Oral Health Policy

Dental disease can affect physical and mental health and economic wellbeing and, as we see throughout all facets of our society, long-standing policies based on structural racism mean Black and brown communities experience poorer oral health as a result.

May 03, 2021

Oral Health is a Right, Not a Luxury

A system that affords dental care as a luxury to the few while denying access to even the most basic care to the many will never lead to oral health equity.

Dec 18, 2020

COVID-19 Tooth Loss and Oral Health Complications Underscore Importance of Maintaining, Expanding Coverage

COVID-19 can weaken the circulatory system and cause inflammation, both of which have an effect on oral health outcomes.

Apr 29, 2020

Queering the COVID Response: Access to Care and Resources for LGBTQ+ Communities

For LGBTQ+ people COVID-19 has not only introduced a new threat to health and economic security, but has also exacerbated barriers they were already facing in accessing the health care and social supports they need.

Apr 01, 2020

Oral Health Care Access in the COVID-19 Era and Beyond

As many advocates shift focus to protecting the physical, emotional, and financial health of their communities during the coronavirus pandemic, we know that the need for access to critical dental care has not gone away.

Oct 08, 2019

Texas v. (the Oral Health of the) United States

Proactive policies that improve the ACA could build on its foundation and further improve access to dental care and oral health. Instead, the Trump administration’s position in Texas v. United States would tear away important gains in oral health.

May 07, 2019

Proposed changes to federal nutrition program would risk families' oral health

More than 750,000 people are at risk of losing critical nutrition assistance under a proposed rule from the Trump Administration that would make harmful changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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