Children in need are about to get some help, thanks to America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF). The organization has awarded $85,000 in
The House’s Energy and Commerce Committee passed HR 2422, the Action for Dental Health Act of 2017, by voice vote on Thursday. Authored by Rep.
As many as 400 children in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde regions of Scotland with extensive tooth decay are on a list for treatment including
As many as 400 children with extensive tooth decay are stuck on a waiting list for up to six months in greater Glasgow and Clyde.
As summer progresses and school sport practices begin, children will be spending more time outside and playing with friends. While enjoyable for the children, these
Tooth decay is the most widespread chronic childhood disease. Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks reports that 52% of all 6- to 8-year-olds nationwide
It’s an undeniable fact that early childhood caries (ECC) is the most common disease in young children. Despite educational efforts, improved parent awareness, fluoridated water,
Dental appointments can be particularly challenging for children with autism. In fact, their behavioral issues often make it less likely for them to receive dental
Breastfeeding offers many benefits, including good nutrition and a closer bond between the infant and mother. But children who breastfeed for 2 years or more
The University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) will lead a pilot program to expand preventive dental care for 500,000 Los Angeles children enrolled in
Fewer adolescents are using tobacco these days, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The number of current tobacco users among middle
Citing concerns about obesity and dental health, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises parents that fruit juice offers no nutritional benefit to children who
