pediatrics

Can We Create a New Message for NCDHM?

Each February, the ADA sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) to raise awareness...

Dental Practices Needed for Annual Smile Drive

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and America’s ToothFairy is preparing for its...

Children See 170 Extractions a Day in England and Wales

Dentists in England and Wales performed 42,911 multiple tooth extractions on children age 18...

Study Reports Inconsistent Mouth Guard Use Among Youth Athletes

Despite increased implementation of safety practices in youth athletics, only 59% of American children...

What to Tell Your Patients About Tooth Eruption

As we approach the beginning of a new year, I’m reminded of the questions...

Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Autistic Children During Dental Visits

Inspired by her own experience as the mother of a 5-year-old son with autism,...

Anesthesiologists Call for More Research into Pediatric Fatalities

After several tragic cases that have been reported widely in media, anesthesiologists are calling...

Dentists and Patients Can Make Beautiful Music Together

During my 55 years of practicing pediatric dentistry, I have been an ardent advocate...

Grants to Improve Childhood Caries Prediction and Treatment

Using a pair of grants from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research...

Research Paves the Way for Identifying Sleep Apnea in Children

Childhood obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most common, underdiagnosed chronic diseases....