Pediatrics

Fluoride, hydroxyapatite, and honest conversations: What we owe our patients
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, says the fluoride conversation is about understanding function, science, and how we educate patients without creating confusion.
May 19, 2025
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What sleep bruxism may say about your kids
By Ava Barros
Sleep bruxism in children as young as 4 may be linked to suppressing symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as other sleep disturbances.
May 14, 2025
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FDA aims to pull fluoride supplements from the market
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on May 13 that it aims to remove concentrated ingestible fluoride prescription drops and tablets for infants and toddlers from the market.
May 13, 2025
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It's OK. Kids can get their teeth bleached.
By Ava Barros
Vital and non-vital tooth bleaching may be a safe procedure for children and adolescents, offering effective color change with minimal side effects.
May 13, 2025
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Texas investigating illegal marketing of fluoride toothpastes
By Melissa Busch
The attorney general in Texas has launched investigations into Colgate-Palmolive and Procter & Gamble for illegally marketing fluoride toothpaste.
May 9, 2025
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UPike dental school gets $2.3M to build clinic, more
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Delta Dental of Kentucky Foundation is donating $2.35 million to the University of Pikeville’s (UPike) Tanner College of Dental Medicine to support oral health in Eastern Kentucky.
May 5, 2025
Money Bag Grant Award
What you need to know about this dental sedative for kids
This drug combination may reduce anxiety and pain in pediatric patients during sedation, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.
April 29, 2025
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Resealing may prevent tooth decay at a fair price
By Ava Barros
Resealing may significantly reduce dental decay long term and at a reasonable cost, making it a compelling option for inclusion in insurance and Medicaid coverage, according to a study recently published in AJPM Focus.
April 22, 2025
Boy Dental Exam
AAPD affirms safety of fluoride
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), along with 250 health organizations, has signed a letter supporting the safety and benefits of community water fluoridation.
April 18, 2025
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Why oral diseases are climbing in kids, young adults
By Ava Barros
Global oral health problems among adolescents and young adults may have become more common and more disabling due to rising rates of periodontitis and tooth loss, a study published recently in BMC Oral Health reports.
April 15, 2025
Teens Smile
Bottle-feeding may be linked to dental decay
By Ava Barros
Bottle-feeding toddlers to sleep may contribute to early childhood caries, emphasizing the importance of phasing out bottle-feeding when appropriate, reports a study recently published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.
April 9, 2025
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This parenting style can make or break a kid's dental visit
By Ava Barros
Children raised with warmth and emotional support, as well firm behavioral control, may demonstrate better behavior during dental visits, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
March 24, 2025
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