Browsing: Pediatric Dentistry

In the bustling metropolis of New York, a recent study sheds light on an accessible and cost-effective method to combat tooth decay among elementary school students,…

Preventive dental care or dental checkups include cleaning and examining teeth for cavities or tooth decay. It is recommended that children receive regular preventive dental care…

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, some US communities have seen shortages of sodium fluoride, a mineral that many municipalities add to their…

Feb. 1 marks National Children’s Dental Health Month, which is observed to raise awareness of the importance of oral hygiene and “how it can positively affect…

Editor’s note: Originally published in 2020 and updated regularlyThe effectiveness of fluoride in preventing tooth decay and hypersensitivity is well known. Fluoride treatments are supported by…

iStock How many sealants have you installed in your career? Chances are, you are busy drying, etching and curing sealants every week, in addition to educating…

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reportsresearchers examined the effect of sodium fluoride varnishes containing phosphate and calcium on Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus…

The effects of fluoride on oral-systemic health Oral health affects a person’s quality of life and overall health. Good oral health reduces the risk of things…

Commonly used dental sealants and restorative resins contain substances that break down into the controversial chemical BPA, but dentists can use the product safely on children…

CDOs from England, Wales and Scotland, along with other major organizations across dentistry came together today to launch the Dental Check by One campaign. The campaign,…