CASSE Dental Health Institute
CASSE Dental Health Institute is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Louisiana and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Shreveport, Mansfield, Bossier City, and Stonewall. In 2025 it served 10,479 patients, down 15.5% from 12,407 in 2024. 9.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 15.8% across Louisiana health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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10,479Patients served, 2025
9.2%of patients uninsured
69.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$961Total accrued cost per patient
CASSE Dental Health Institute compared with Louisiana and the nation, 2025
| Measure | CASSE Dental Health Institute | Louisiana health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 22.7% | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 3.7% | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 93.5% | 93.6% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 9.2% | 15.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 69.2% | 51.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 4.6% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 16.9% | 20.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $961 | $1,605 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 46.3% | 44.3% | 57.0% |
| Breast cancer screening | 38.5% | 54.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 61.0% | 67.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 29.2% | 26.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 59.8% | 82.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 51.1% | 73.7% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 100.0% | 22.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 87.3% | 83.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 72.8% | 80.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 6,384 |
| Dental | 3,558 |
| Mental health | 164 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10,479 | $961 | 9.2% | 69.2% |
| 2024 | 12,407 | $696 | 5.0% | 78.6% |
| 2023 | 10,950 | $821 | 4.0% | 80.0% |
| 2022 | 10,071 | $632 | 3.2% | 83.4% |
| 2021 | 9,900 | $567 | 7.0% | 79.6% |
| 2020 | 7,793 | – | 4.0% | 86.5% |
| 2019 | 7,987 | – | 4.0% | 82.4% |
| 2018 | 7,425 | – | 4.0% | 82.9% |
| 2017 | 5,915 | – | 2.5% | 88.9% |
| 2016 | 4,009 | – | 9.0% | 81.9% |
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