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Breastfeeding Increases Caries Risk in 2-Year-Olds
Breastfeeding offers many benefits, including good nutrition and a closer bond between the infant...
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Oral Midazolam Proves Most Effective in Pediatric Sedation
By kindergarten, 40% of children have been diagnosed with early tooth decay or cavities,...
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UCLA to Lead Pediatric Preventive Care Expansion Program
The University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) will lead a pilot program to...
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Fewer Adolescents Using Tobacco
Fewer adolescents are using tobacco these days, according to the Centers for Disease Control...
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Children Miss 5 Days of School After Tooth Extractions
Children who need a general anesthetic (GA) to have decayed teeth removed miss at...
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Fruit Juice Not Recommended for Children Under the Age of One
Citing concerns about obesity and dental health, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises...
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Healthcare Coalition Asks Senate to Continue Medicaid Support
As the federal government debates healthcare and the budget, the Partnership for Medicaid has...
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Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hits Inner-City Children the Hardest
Pediatric severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is most common among inner-city African-American children from...
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Washington State Smile Survey Shows Mixed Results in Oral Healthcare Efforts
Efforts to improve pediatric oral health are underway in the Evergreen State, but work...
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A Sugar Tax Could Improve Oral Health
Sugary drinks are repeatedly named as one of the biggest culprits when it comes...