It goes without saying that in every dental practice, the prevention of dental disease should receive as much attention as the treatment we provide. This
As summer draws to a close, families get ready to go back to school. But children with chronic oral health problems are 3 times more
Current approaches to treating tooth sensitivity don’t last very long. Now, a team of Chinese researchers has developed a material based on an extract from
Fissure sealants can be an effective tool in preventing pediatric tooth decay. Yet Cardiff University reports that applying fluoride varnish can be just as effective
Pediatric dentistry is a growing field, according to Boyd Industries. The company notes that there will be more than 80 million people under the age
Even though tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children and teenagers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many
Dental anxiety is common, though it is considered a phobia when it has a marked impact on the patient’s well-being. For example, people with dental
The European Parliament has adopted legislation that will restrict the use of mercury, further closing the gap between existing European Union legislation and the 2012
Tooth decay continues to affect significant numbers of children across the nation as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new figures
Preventive care provided by dentists for children before the age of 2 years enrolled in Medicaid in Alabama may lead to more long-term care, reports
When patients present with a cavity in between their teeth, dentists typically have to numb the area and drill away the tooth structure to get
Anesthesia and fillings are routine in dentistry now, but that soon may change. The University of Copenhagen School of Dentistry has been developing resin sealings
