Pediatrics

Dr. Tom Giacobbi: 'It's still OK to love fluoride'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this video, Dr. Tom Giacobbi has a reminder about fluoride usage in today's society and the impact it has had for years.
January 16, 2026
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Happy Teeth may help teach kids about oral health
By Ava Barros
The Happy Teeth digital app may outperform traditional methods in improving kids’ knowledge of oral health and healthy eating.
January 14, 2026
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This is when kids need to start brushing their teeth
By Ava Barros
Initiating toothbrushing at this age may be linked to reduced early childhood caries, reports a review published in BMC Oral Health.
January 12, 2026
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Did you know this has a positive effect on kids' oral health?
By Ava Barros
Children with good oral hygiene habits shared these characteristics, reports a study in BMC Oral Health.
January 8, 2026
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Reimbursement rates may be driving SDF adoption
By Ava Barros
Insurance coverage restrictions may influence dentists’ decisions whether to prescribe silver diamine fluoride.
January 6, 2026
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Maybe try this to improve dental fear in preschoolers
By Ava Barros
This behavior technique reduced dental fear and improved cooperation in pediatric patients, reports a BMC Oral Health study.
December 18, 2025
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Did you know this may speed up tooth eruption?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Elevated levels of a certain hormone in utero may hasten how early and how many teeth erupt in infants before the age of 6 months.
December 8, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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