pediatrics

Hawaii Leads Nation in Pediatric Tooth Decay

While pediatric tooth decay appears to be reaching epidemic proportions across the United States,...

Cochrane Review Calls “Drill and Fill” Ineffective

The “drill and fill” approach to combating poor oral health in children no longer...

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...

Suspected Mycobacterial Infections Follow Pulpotomies

The Orange County (OC) Health Care Agency and other public health organizations are investigating...

Dentist Appointed to Sedation Guideline Revision Task Force

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine Sees Widespread Use in Oral Health

When it comes to oral hygiene, many families in the United States rely on...

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...

Video Goggles May Ease Dental Anxiety in Children

Many children are afraid of going to the dentist, and their anxieties often interfere...

Sealants Decrease Decay by 80% as Guidelines Get Updated

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