Pediatrics

Podcast: Pediatric dentistry tips every dentist should know
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Treating pediatric patients is challenging but rewarding. Dr. Christine Armenian shares her top tips for treating tots and building trust with parents.
December 4, 2025
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
Fluoridated water may help kids do better in school
By Melissa Busch
Those who drink water with U.S.-recommended levels of fluoride during childhood may perform better on cognitive tests in high school.
December 3, 2025
Teens High School Exam Rido
Early salivary biomarkers may reflect enamel defects
By Ava Barros
Early changes in children’s saliva biochemistry may be linked to certain enamel defects, a Journal of Dentistry study reports.
November 25, 2025
Child Hypomineralization Antonio Gravante
Asthma inhaler use may cause tooth wear
By Melissa Busch
Children and teens with asthma who use inhalers may experience significantly more tooth wear, specifically on buccal and labial surfaces.
November 24, 2025
Asthma Inhaler Boy Louis Photo
More than one-third of kids don't receive oral healthcare
By Ava Barros
More than one-third of children aren’t getting dental care, but better public insurance and enrollment could change that, reports a JADA study.
November 21, 2025
Dental Exam Girl
Low-birth weight may be linked to oral health issues later
By Ava Barros
Children born with low birth weights may be more likely to develop frequent caries and gum inflammation in adolescence.
November 13, 2025
Baby Mom Hand
What you need to know about anemia, caries in kids
By Ava Barros
Children with iron deficiency anemia had more than triple the odds of developing caries versus kids without the condition.
November 7, 2025
Child Mouth Explorer
FDA cracks down on ingestible fluoride for kids
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has moved to restrict the use of prescription ingestible fluoride supplements in children.
November 3, 2025
Fda Sign Dc
Sealants may help this caries type but not others
By Ava Barros
Sealants on primary molars appeared to reduce and delay certain cavities but not all.
October 30, 2025
Boy Dentist
Breastfeeding may not be a risk factor for caries, but these are
By Ava Barros
Certain factors, but not breastfeeding, may boost children’s risk of tooth decay, reports research published in BMC Oral Health.
October 16, 2025
Toddler Boy Apinya 400
Kid hospitalized for not eating, drinking after dental surgery
By Melissa Busch
A child was hospitalized after refusing to eat, drink, or even swallow saliva for a week following dental surgery, according to a case report.
October 14, 2025
Child Hospital 400
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
Fluoride Application Closeup
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