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By Katrina Wilson | Sponsored by The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Prince William County Chapter (NCBW-PWCC)
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Prince William County Chapter (NCBW-PWCC) has received funding for the third consecutive year from the Potomac Health Foundation. This grant contributes to their oral health initiative in Prince William County.
Dental decay (also known as dental caries) remains the most common chronic disease among U.S. children and can severely affect daily life if untreated.
According to John Hopkins Medicine, the breakdown or destruction of tooth enamel, the hard outer surface of a tooth is tooth decay. It is caused by bacteria and other items, like sugars and starches. A few on the list are candy, soda, cereals and breads.
Dental decay remains the most prevalent disease among children in the United States. This type of decay can lead to cavities (a hole in the teeth), tooth pain, infection or losing a tooth.
Therefore, it is very important for parents to bring their children to these preventive screenings.
“In 2024–2025, NCBW-PWCC, in collaboration with our invaluable partners, the local dentists and the Mother of Mercy Free Clinic, educated over 400 residents in Prince William and Stafford Counties, with more than 200 receiving preventive dental care,” said Sharon Stone, President of the NCBW-PWCC.
Preventive dental care leads to less dental issues with your teeth and gums in the future. As well as overall health.
NCBW-PWCC extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Potomac Health Foundation for their unwavering support. Their partnership is instrumental in NCBW-PWCC’s mission to promote oral health equity in their community.
Year 3 of the grant funding begins in July 2025. Visit ncbwpwcc.org to complete an oral health assessment and connect with their program.
“The oral health assessment on the website allows us to reach more individuals,” Stone said. “It contains a pre-assessment, recording and post-assessment.”
She said upon completion of the post assessment, individuals are added to NCBW-PWCC’S referral list for scheduling an appointment.
Katrina Wilson is a contributing writer for Prince William Living.
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