Vitamin D may protect against caries in kids
2023-04-04
Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels may offer a certain protective effect against tooth decay in children and youth, according to a large U.S. study published
pediatrics
ADA endorses USDA proposal to update WIC
2023-02-23
The ADA is supporting a proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to revamp the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Sugar, early end of breastfeeding ups risk for dental caries in infants
2023-02-12
Including sugar in the diet of infants and early interruption of breastfeeding increases the risk of dental caries in children by the age of 2,
Dental anxiety of parents affects children’s oral health
2022-10-11
It is well established that oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is negatively impacted by negative dental experiences. However, a new study suggests that the
The Use of General Anesthesia for Pediatric Dentistry in Saskatchewan: A Retrospective Study
2022-09-29
Abstract Introduction: The rate of general anesthesia (GA) use for pediatric dental treatment in Saskatchewan is among the highest in Canada. Although the prevalence of
Use of Unsafe Teething Remedies: A Survey
2022-08-29
Abstract Objective: Various teething remedies have been widely marketed to caregivers. Unsafe remedies, including teething necklaces and topical anesthetics, have been implicated in adverse events,
Fluoride exposure may be linked to increased birth size
2022-08-23
Prenatal fluoride exposure may be linked to increased birth size, as well as higher odds of infants being born large for their gestational age, according
Biolase announces partnership with TeamSmile
2022-07-10
Biolase announced a partnership with TeamSmile in which Biolase is donating iPlus Waterlase laser systems to provide children with free preventative dental care and oral
COVID-19-Related School Closures and Caries Risk in Canadian Children
2022-06-22
Abstract Introduction The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the closure of schools and workplaces. The potential impact of these closures on the
Documentary to be made about historic Baby Tooth Survey
2022-06-07
A documentary is being made about the Baby Tooth Survey in St. Louis, a famous study from the 1950s that used donated deciduous teeth to
Kidney function tied to higher blood fluoride in U.S. teens
2022-06-07
Fluoride levels were higher in the blood of U.S. adolescents with lower renal function, according to a study published June 7 in Environmental Research. The
ADA praises deployment of new fluoridation technology
2022-06-01
The American Dental Association (ADA) highlighted initiatives in several states to deploy new water fluoridation systems, according to a news article on the organization’s website.
