What You Wear Can Ease Pediatric Dental Anxiety

2016-02-17

Dental anxiety plays a significant role in pediatric care. Yet one recent study from the Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre in Bhopal,

Sugar-Free Gum Could Save the UK Millions

2016-02-12

Pediatric tooth decay is a growing crisis in the United Kingdom (UK), affecting 34% of 12-year-olds surveyed in a 2013 study. Yet if all of

Oral Health Status of Immigrant and Refugee Children in North America: A Scoping Review

2016-02-08

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

Most Children on Medicaid Lack Dental Services

2016-02-03

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

Vitamin D May Reduce Risk of Caries in Kids

2016-01-29

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

Pediatric Robot Improves Dental Care

2016-01-22

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

Fluoride added to schoolchildren’s milk

2016-01-20

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

School-Based Hygiene Programs Prove Effective

2016-01-07

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

Caries Tied to Insufficient Fluoride in Korea

2015-12-30

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

How Does Your State’s Oral Health Stack Up?

2015-12-10

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

Oral Surveillance to Monitor 6,000 Kids

2015-12-09

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

Dentists’ Perspectives on the Manitoba Dental Association’s Free First Visit Program

2015-11-18

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