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The Crisis Schools Face

Crisis 1

1 in 7 children (6-12) are suffering from tooth pain right now.

Crisis 2

Over 51 million school hours are lost each year due to poor dental health.

Crisis 3

Over 50% of Children on Medicaid don't regularly see a dentist.

Dental disease is the most common but preventable childhood illness...

Learn More About The Crisis

373,050

Children Served

8,065

School Partners

$3,932,316

Charity Care in 2025

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Hear from the great people we serve

The dentist and hygienists were very thorough seeing students. Many students told the nurse how nice they were and it “didn’t hurt at all!” They took time with the students and were not trying to hurry them out the door. Our students had many dental issues…having this service available has been wonderful! We even had students from other schools in our district the dentist previously saw that were having issues. They immediately saw the student and addressed the concern!

Rachel Lee RN, School Nurse

Dr. Cindy and Dawn are wonderful! They are great at easing the minds of the frightened kids.

Jennifer Vaughn District Nurse

The staff put the students at ease. The program helps to reduce the time students have to miss school and parents miss work.

Beverly L. Taylor CHN

Wonderful program, and we hope to have more student participation next year. Very caring staff!

Bonnie Rink Health Aide

Thank you for working with our students! Your staff has always been adaptable to the conditions at our school, with a friendly, professional manner. The students who are seen are appreciative of the care you provide. Thanks so much!

Christine Novak, RN, BSN School Nurse, New Bern High School

The staff is warm, and they treat the kids and staff with respect. We love to have the visits from the dental staff.

Elizabeth Shook Lead School Nurse, Madison County

The staff was very professional and friendly, and they knew exactly what to do. No complaints on our part. Thank you for your service!

Rosario Gutierrez School Administrative Assistant

This is such a wonderful program…the children ask frequently when the dentist is coming back! We are such a rural area that the closest dental facility that accepts some insurance programs is 90 minutes away. That means a full day of missed work for the parent, a full day of missed school for the student, and a very long drive. Thank you so much!

Susan O’Bier RN, Northumberland Elementary School

It is a pleasure to work with an efficient and caring team!

Saundra L. Davis, RN School Nurse, Lincoln Elementary School

The program is wonderful and the parents and students are very happy with the program. Thank you for doing this!

Joyce Batts Parent Coordinator, P.S. 298
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