Today, nearly one in five of our kindergarteners has untreated tooth decay.

A similar percentage of all children haven’t accessed preventative dental care in the past year. We have the opportunity to improve oral health outcomes for our children, and right now, too many of North Carolina’s kids still aren’t able to access the basic services they need. Over the last few years, NC Child has traveled across the state talking to parents, children, providers, and community leaders about oral health access in their communities. Learn more about our recommendations by reading our Teeth Talk report at https://bit.ly/4xyM0Bm