PDF Abstract Objectives: The aim of this scoping review was to assess the oral health status of the children of refugees and immigrants (“newcomers”); the
As tooth decay grows among pediatric populations, access to dental care remains challenging. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reports that Medicaid is
Tooth decay is reaching epidemic proportions in many pediatric populations. Common factors behind its spread include household education, poor oral hygiene habits, and how often
Many children feel anxiety when they go to the dentist. Sometimes, a little companionship is all it takes to help them feel better. MEDi from
Blackpool council has voted in favour of introducing fluoride into schoolchildren’s milk Blackpool Council has voted in favour of introducing fluoride into schoolchildren’s milk to
Due to sugary snacks and inconsistent access to care, tooth decay is a growing problem, especially among children. School-based oral hygiene programs can be effective in
Fluoridated water may be common in the United States, but not in Korea. In 1981, Korea launched a water fluoridation program, but its reach declined
The ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) has published “The Oral Health Care System: A State-by-State Analysis,” which examines data from all 50 states and the
Proper oral hygiene begins in childhood, developing habits—and teeth—that last a lifetime. That’s why many groups volunteer with free clinics and similar events. Yet a
Abstract Background: In 2010, the Manitoba Dental Association implemented the Free First Visit (FFV) program to provide access to dental screenings for children under 3 years
Launched at last weekend’s meeting of the American Public Health Association, the Canada-United States chapter of the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACCF) will aim
Smoking around children is a bad idea due to the potential for respiratory illnesses. But researchers at Kyoto University in Japan also have linked it
