pediatrics

Brits Blame Beverages for Bad Teeth Despite Inconsistent Care

The British reputation for poor oral hygiene may be exaggerated. But ask residents of...

Risk Assessment Protocol Effectively Predicts Pediatric Caries

Dentists who account for their pediatric patients’ risk of developing dental caries can effectively...

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...

Research Suggests Drinking Milk After Sweet Snacks to Fight Decay

If you don’t have your toothbrush handy after enjoying some cookies or candy, you...

Pediatric Sedation Safety Guidelines Get Updated

As the number of children who are sedated for dental procedures has increased, the...

Single Anesthesia Dose Poses No Cognitive Danger to Children

A single exposure to general anesthesia poses no cognitive risk to healthy children under...

Young British Smiles May Be Getting Better

Pediatric tooth decay has reached epidemic proportions in England, impacting the well being of...

How to Spot Child Abuse Among Your Patients

About 702,000 children were substantiated victims of child abuse or neglect in 2014, according...

Sealants Are the Key to Successful Preventive Pediatric Services

Low-income children face the greatest risks of tooth decay, prompting many government and charitable...

America’s ToothFairy Celebrates a Decade of Service

America’s ToothFairy celebrated 10 years of improving smiles with a reception at the 2016 Chicago...