Among 5,847 dental patients who were surveyed and screened, 1,544 (26.4%) reported having no primary care provider. Of those patients, 759 (49.2%) had a blood pressure reading above 130/80. For many, the dental chair may be the only place where their blood pressure is regularly checked, making the dental team an important entry point to the broader health system. 

Source: CareQuest Innovation Partners × PDS Health Blood Pressure Screening Pilot, 2026