April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Delta Dental member companies are supporting their local Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness (P.A.N.D.A.) programs.

A new U.K. report has found that children living in areas with water fluoridation have less tooth decay and fewer hospitalizations than those living in

A 3-year-old Hawaii girl who died following extensive dental procedures had no underlying heart problems and likely died because of the drugs used to sedate

A 3-year-old Louisiana boy has died following a dental procedure earlier this month. Ja’Chyron West of Sulphur, LA, died March 19 after being treated by

Breastfeeding 24 months or beyond, particularly if frequent, may be associated with severe early childhood caries, according to a new study. The scientists, led by

Dentistry is sounding the alarm about early childhood caries (ECC) as data roll in about its long-term impact on oral health. Now a new study

Surgeons at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore have removed a rare brain tumor containing several teeth from a 4-month-old baby boy. The tumor was an

The going rate for lost baby teeth had major gains in 2013. The average gift from the tooth fairy climbed to $3.50 last year, up

The ADA’s Council on Scientific Affairs has updated its guidance for caregivers on the use of fluoride toothpaste for children. Now, the organization is stating

The sixth annual Sedation Safety Week, beginning on March 17, will focus on children and teens. This year, five $1,000 educational scholarships will be awarded

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory visited a children’s free dental clinic in Greenville last week. The clinic was participating in the 13th Annual Give Kids

Early childhood caries (ECC) is a growing epidemic that could actually worsen under the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), according