Here is a stunning fact: Oregon children have among the worst oral health in the nation. Because of poverty, lack of access to care, and other social and economic issues Oregon children suffer more dental pain and infection than children in almost any other state. And dental disease isn’t a cosmetic problem. Last year, a 12-year-old child in suburban Washington died when an untreated infected tooth led to a brain infection. Our children deserve more from us.

The Dental Foundation of Oregon is working to improve oral health for Oregon’s children. Find out more about our work and how you can help by clicking on the links below.