Dental decay is the most common chronic childhood disease; fortunately, it is almost entirely preventable. Dental decay is a bacterial infection that is five times more common than asthma and has been linked to increased risk for tooth problems, heart disease, and diabetes. Nationally, children miss more than 51 million school hours each year due to dental disease. In an effort to help you and your child make their preventative dental needs more convenient, My Kids’ Dentist is joining with your child’s school to conveniently provide preventative services in the nurse’s office of their school.