youth

American Youth Diets Remain Poor Despite Less Sugar Consumption

Despite consuming fewer sugar-sweetened beverages and more whole grains, most American children and adolescents...

Most Young Athletes Don’t Wear Mouthguards

There is a widespread lack of mouthguard use in youth sports, posing risks to...

Grant Funds Third Mobile Dental Unit at ASDOH

The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation has given a $40,000 grant to the AT...

More Americans Considering Cosmetic Procedures

Beauty work is moving into the mainstream, as 37% of adults in the United...

BDA Calls for Ban on Sales of Energy Drinks to Kids

The British Dental Association (BDA) is joining a campaign to ban the sale of...

Celebrate National Facial Protection Month This April

Some dental and facial injuries sustained in athletic activities are preventable. This April, five...

CDC Reports Fewer Caries Among Youth Age 2 to 19 Years

While dental caries remains the most common chronic disease among children and adolescents between...

Study Reports Inconsistent Mouth Guard Use Among Youth Athletes

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

E-Cigarettes Expand Tobacco Product Use Among Young People

While proponents of electronic cigarettes may claim that they are responsible for a decline...

Surgeon General Releases Report Criticizing Youth E-Cigarette Usage

Following recent studies showing that electronic cigarettes have multiple negative effects on oral health, US...