Children

3M Donates 3,000 Sealant Kits to Give Kids a Smile

3M will donate 3,000 introductory sealant kits to the ADA Foundation to use during...

Dentist Appointed to Sedation Guideline Revision Task Force

James W. Tom, DDS, has been appointed to serve on the American Society of...

Fluoridated Water Beats Fluoridated Salt in Preventing Caries

Community water fluoridation (CWF) has been improving oral health and preventing caries for 70...

Diverse Populations Face Oral Care Barriers Despite Awareness

Diverse communities have a stronger sense of responsibility when it comes to oral health...

Today’s Kids Look Forward to Getting Braces

Believe it or not, many kids want braces these days. The Australian Society of...

Alliance Calls for More Awareness of Anesthesia’s Risks in Pediatrics

Citing recent cases where children have died during or shortly after undergoing dental procedures...

Thirty Percent of Kids Miss School Due to Oral Health Problems

As parents get ready to send their kids back to school with new pencils...

Sealants Decrease Decay by 80% as Guidelines Get Updated

Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood illness, affecting 21% of kids aged...

$5,000 Scholarship Contest Underway

Sponsored by the Benevis Foundation, My Kool Smiles Scholarship Fund essay contest will award...

Project Triples Dental Care for Underserved Children in Los Angeles

The UCLA-First 5 LA 21st Century Dental Homes Project, which serves low-income and uninsured...