Pediatrics

Too much screen time, too few Zzs may hurt kids' gums

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

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

Dental diseases may affect kids' sleeping patterns

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

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

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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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on building the pediatric portion of your dental practice

Dr. Tom Giacobbi continues his Just a Minute, Doc series by sharing tips on winning over children and their parents for your dental practice.

August 8, 2025

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Preschooler develops 1st case of dental-related eye drooping

By Melissa Busch

A 5-year-old developed ptosis, or eye drooping, after having a pulpotomy with sedation. It is believed to be the first case to be linked to a dental procedure.

August 6, 2025

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Which U.S. states will pay the most without fluoridated water?

By Melissa Busch

Dental care costs are estimated to skyrocket over five years due to the removal of fluoride from public water systems, with some states getting hit harder than others.

August 1, 2025

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U.S. adults give public water fluoridation a thumbs-up

A report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health shows U.S. adults overwhelmingly support community water fluoridation.

July 30, 2025

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The connection between screen time and early caries in kids

A study in BMC Oral Health links excessive screen time to the progression of early childhood caries, highlighting the need for more effective prevention efforts.

July 25, 2025

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