Browsing: Regular check-ups and cleanings

By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children’sGoing to the dentist and taking your kids to the dentist can bring up a lot…

Feb. 1 marks National Children’s Dental Health Month, which is observed to raise awareness of the importance of oral hygiene and “how it can positively affect…

Safaa Suliman sees dental care as an integral part of Public Health Safaa Suliman As a pediatric dentist and epidemiologist, Safaa Suliman knows that working with…

Parents eager to support their children’s academic achievement may want to add an unusual item to their back-to-school to-do list: visiting the dentist for a free…

A pulpotomy is a dental procedure that can be performed on both adults and children, but is most commonly used to treat infected baby (primary) teeth…

Pediatric dentistry adapts to the care and needs of children. Working in a pediatric setting, I experienced an environment created just for children. The dental staff…

image: Parents report improvements in their child’s oral health habits during the pandemic. view more Credit: CS Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health in…

Children have their share of oral health issues such as tooth decay, impacted teeth, oral infections and improper dental hygiene. A pediatric dentist can best resolve…

Photo of a child having his teeth checked. Photo / Christine CornageA Rotorua dentist is “very concerned” about the length of time children have to wait…

When you the baby’s first tooth erupts, it’s a big deal. It’s a rite of passage – a sign that they’re growing up (too fast). And…