Children

Childhood Antimicrobial Use Impacts Oral Microbiome

The frequent use of antimicrobial (AM) drugs in the first decade of life shifts...

Extractions Increase by 17% Among Children in England

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that the latest figures on tooth extractions...

HIV Alone Not a Risk Factor for Cavities in Children

HIV infection increases the risk of cavities, recent studies report. But the risk does...

Children’s Airways Present a Challenge and Opportunity for Dental Professionals

The current COVID-19 pandemic has put a particular focus on the importance of breathing...

Children of Immigrants Face Significant Oral Healthcare Barriers

The children of immigrants in Canada face significant barriers in accessing oral healthcare in...

12% of Children Have Nightmares About Their Teeth

Twelve percent of children have woken up from a nightmare about their oral health,...

Arkansas Attorney General Sues Dental Practice for Fraud

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has filed a lawsuit against Brian C. Moore of...

Study to Examine Effectiveness of School Toothbrushing Program

The FDI World Dental Federation and Unilever are launching a study of their Brush...

Southern Illinois University Begins Building New Advanced Care Clinic

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) has begun construction of...

Online Auction Raises $30,000 for America’s ToothFairy

The America’s ToothFairy Bid for Smiles online auction of dental equipment and supplies raised...