February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and the Virginia Dental Association encourages parents to schedule an appointment for their kids. The Association reportsan increase in so-called “COVID Cavities” resulting from delayed dental care during the early part of the pandemic. Research shows decayed teeth and cavities are up an estimated 44% among Virginia kids. The the percentage of youth utilizing the Smiles for Kids Medicaid program decreased from about 56% in 2019 to 48% in 2022.