CareQuest Institute Taps Clinica Family Health’s An Nguyen as Chief Clinical Officer — CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, Inc.

Event summary

An Nguyen, DDS, MPH, joins CareQuest Institute as Chief Clinical Officer from Clinica Family Health and Wellness.
Nguyen previously served as Chief Dental Officer at Clinica Family Health since 2010.
She will lead clinical strategy and integration efforts to advance oral health equity and access.
Nguyen is a national thought leader, serving as Immediate Past President of the National Network for Oral Health Access and Chair-Elect of the Dental Quality Alliance.

The big picture

CareQuest Institute’s appointment of An Nguyen underscores its commitment to integrating oral health with overall health, a critical shift as the healthcare industry increasingly recognizes the interconnectedness of these systems. Nguyen’s background in serving underserved communities and her leadership in national oral health organizations position her to drive significant change in access and equity. This move comes at a time when nonprofits are under pressure to demonstrate tangible outcomes in health transformation.

What we're watching

Strategic Integration: How Nguyen’s expertise in medical-dental integration will accelerate CareQuest Institute’s mission to build a more accessible oral health system.
Equity Focus: Whether Nguyen’s deep connection to marginalized communities will drive measurable improvements in health equity outcomes.
National Influence: The pace at which Nguyen can leverage her national thought leadership roles to advance policy and advocacy efforts in oral health.