Children

Breastfeeding Increases Caries Risk in 2-Year-Olds

Breastfeeding offers many benefits, including good nutrition and a closer bond between the infant...

Oral Midazolam Proves Most Effective in Pediatric Sedation

By kindergarten, 40% of children have been diagnosed with early tooth decay or cavities,...

UCLA to Lead Pediatric Preventive Care Expansion Program

The University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) will lead a pilot program to...

Fewer Adolescents Using Tobacco

Fewer adolescents are using tobacco these days, according to the Centers for Disease Control...

Children Miss 5 Days of School After Tooth Extractions

Children who need a general anesthetic (GA) to have decayed teeth removed miss at...

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...

Healthcare Coalition Asks Senate to Continue Medicaid Support

As the federal government debates healthcare and the budget, the Partnership for Medicaid has...

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...

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...

A Sugar Tax Could Improve Oral Health

Sugary drinks are repeatedly named as one of the biggest culprits when it comes...