Browsing: Pediatric Dentistry

Cheen Loo says it was her bite of fillings—received without the benefit of local anesthesia, no less—that led her to dental school. She wanted to help…

National Children’s Dental Health Month ended in February, but focusing on children’s oral health should remain a priority throughout the year. Many of Connecticut’s children suffer…

Fluoride varnish is a solution that the dentist (dental hygienist, or doctor) applies to the surface of the teeth to protect the enamel from wear and…

The second application period for the federal government’s dental benefits program begins Saturday, so parents or guardians of eligible children can receive up to $650 per…

Sparks J, Funderburk JM, Tantbirojn D, Versluis A, Wells M*. Removed Tooth Structure on Prefabricated Prefabricated Primary Molar Crowns of Typodont teeth. Pediatr Dent Mar 15,…

A pickup rolls through downtown Richmond, Vt., on Wednesday. A city employee is under fire for reducing fluoride in drinking water below the state’s recommended level.…

Basic elements According to CDC: Bacteria in the mouth produce acid when a person eats sugary foods. This acid eats the minerals from the surface of…

Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay (cavities) by fighting acid-producing bacteria that turn into plaque. Fluoride, found in many foods and water, strengthens…

While it is recommended that every child have an established dentist until the age of 1 yearit can be difficult to afford regular dental cleanings and…

Gavin Uchida has seen a lot of teeth in his life while working as a pediatric dentist and administrator of the Hawaiʻi Keiki – HDS Dental…