Children

Looking Beyond My Practice

I was 14 years into my career as a dentist when I began thinking...

AAP Updates Guidelines for Pediatric Dental Sedation

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its guidance on sedation for dental...

Dental Schools to Build Facilities for Patients With Special Needs

Families with special needs including physical and cognitive disabilities face significant barriers in accessing...

Only 3% of Children See the Dentist Before Their First Birthday in England

Only 3% of children in England visit the dentist before their first birthday and...

“Guardians of the Smile” Teaches Children About Oral Health

  Toothaches, cavities, and gum disease. Proper oral hygiene is, of course, key to...

DentaQuest Awards $6.1 Million to Oral Health Initiatives

The DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement has announced its investment of $6.1 million...

Children With Protruding Teeth Face Greater Risk of Dental Injury

Children with primary teeth or early adult teeth that stick out have an increased...

Fluoride Reduces the Dental Risks of Minimal and Extended Breastfeeding

Children won’t be at an increased risk of tooth decay if they can’t breastfeed...

Negative Dental Experiences More Common for Low-Income, Nonwhite Children

Disparities in young children’s experiences at the dentist are linked to income, ethnicity, and...

Therapy Dogs Reduce Children’s Fear During Dental Appointments

Children who visit the dentist report reduced situational fear when a certified therapy dog...