Pediatrics

A new cavity-fighter that ditches silver in the works
By Ava Barros
Researchers have created a zinc-based compound to fight caries that may be comparable to silver diamine fluoride without permanently staining teeth.
October 13, 2025
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Fluoridation protects patients and practices
By Dr. Steven Spitz
Fluoridation strengthens public health and streamlines dental care. Without it, communities have mounting health and economic costs, warns Dr. Steven Spitz.
October 9, 2025
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Dentists don't ask, discuss substance use with adolescents
By Ava Barros
Though dentists value substance use screening, only a third do it, says a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
October 7, 2025
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Kids with sickle cell disease at greater risk of needing oral healthcare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Children with sickle cell disease have elevated oral health risks, but many lack proper dental care, a new study reports.
September 18, 2025
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Missing teeth may make kids targets for bullies
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Children from low-income backgrounds with tooth loss may be nearly twice as likely to be bullied.
September 15, 2025
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Too much screen time, too few Zzs may hurt kids' gums
By Ava Barros
Poor sleep quality in adolescents may be linked to excessive internet use, and both may contribute to gum disease, according to a new study in BMC Oral Health.
September 9, 2025
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VR may help dentists work with pediatric patients
By Ava Barros
Virtual reality (VR) simulation may help teach dental students how to manage pediatric patient behavior, which students may embrace, reports research recently published in the European Journal of Dental Education.
September 3, 2025
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Dental diseases may affect kids' sleeping patterns
By Ava Barros
Dental problems like cavities and gum disease may disrupt children's sleep and how long they rest, according to a study recently published in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.
August 28, 2025
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Early caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fed
By Ava Barros
Three factors may put preschool-age children at increased odds for early childhood caries, reports a study recently published in BMC Pediatrics.
August 22, 2025
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Amino acid may fight caries better than fluoride
By Melissa Busch
Depending on its concentration, amino acid arginine toothpaste may reduce active caries in children better than dentifrices containing sodium fluoride.
August 21, 2025
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Preemies may be predisposed to oral health problems
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Teens born very prematurely report more frequent orofacial pain, dental anxiety, and show distinct oral hygiene habits, among other findings, according to research from Malmö University.
August 19, 2025
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How stress affects tooth decay in kids
By Ava Barros
A Journal of Dentistry study reports that childhood stress may affect kids' oral health in ways like increased caries risk, emphasizing the need for dentists to address psychological factors.
August 15, 2025
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