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ADHA releases stance on fluoride
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) supports community water fluoridation as a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay.
September 16, 2024
Does fluoride cause a decrease in IQ? A dentist says what he believes really matters
By
Dr. Chris Kammer
With so much division about the role of fluoride in our health, is it time we look to other alternatives for answers? Dr. Chris Kammer shares his thoughts on a hot topic.
September 7, 2024
Frequent toothbrushing may boost kids' resilience
By
Ava Barros
Brushing one's teeth twice or more daily may significantly improve resilience in elementary school-age children, especially those living in poverty, according to a study that was recently published in
BMC Oral Health
.
August 27, 2024
Go ahead, tell patients to rinse and spit after SDF therapy
By
Ava Barros
Waiting 30 minutes to rinse after silver diamine fluoride (SDF) therapy is no more effective at preventing early childhood caries than rinsing immediately, according to the results of a trial published in the
Journal of Dentistry
.
August 19, 2024
This strategy may reduce repeat dental anesthesia in kids
By
Ava Barros
The use of full-coverage restorations on primary molars and canines during general anesthesia (GA) may be linked to pediatric patients needing repeat GA, reports a study published in the
Journal of the American Dental Association
.
August 15, 2024
High birth weight may be a risk factor for caries
By
Ava Barros
High birth weight may serve as a predictor for early childhood tooth decay and should be factored into risk assessments to prevent caries, according to a birth cohort study published in
BMC Oral Health
.
August 14, 2024
Why you should talk to parents about their dental anxiety, more
By
Ava Barros
Understanding parents' dental anxiety and oral health literacy, influenced by income and other factors, may help dentists build trust with them and encourage early, regular dental visits for their children, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
August 6, 2024
Probiotics may reduce this oral bacterium but little else in kids
By
Ava Barros
In children, probiotics may reduce the presence of
Streptococcus mutans
, a germ commonly linked to caries, but they do not significantly affect other dental issues, reports a meta-analysis published in the
International Dental Journal
.
July 29, 2024
Caries history may nudge parents to accept fluoride for kids
By
Ava Barros
Parents of children with a history of untreated cavities may be more likely to accept fluoride treatment for their children. The study was published in the
Journal of the American Dental Association
.
July 25, 2024
Molar hypomineralization linked to malnutrition in kids
By
Ava Barros
There may be a link between thinness and molar-incisor hypomineralization in school-age children, suggesting a need for interventions to prevent nutritional deficiencies among children, reports a recently published study.
July 19, 2024
Pediatric PCP intervention boosts kids' oral health
By
Karie Neeley Anderson
Pediatric primary care physicians (PCPs) who were trained to perform oral exams, discuss children's oral health with parents, and provide referrals to dentists increased dental visits, according to a study published in
JAMA Network Open
.
July 19, 2024
These kids are 3 times more likely to need extractions
By
Ava Barros
Children living in disadvantaged areas may be three times more likely to experience severe tooth decay requiring hospital dental extraction compared to those living in more affluent areas, according to research published in
BMJ Public Health
.
July 19, 2024
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