Pediatric dentistry 14 May 2023
Oral health of children with special education needs in Los Angeles County
Little is known about the oral health of children with a special education need (SEN). The purpose of this report is to compare the prevalence of decay experience and untreated decay among children...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk indicators associated with noncavitated and cavitated lesions in preschool children.
Pediatric dentistry 24 April 2023
By Matthew Hastings, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus News
Lexi Dunnells, a dental student, found a statistically significant decrease in pulse for the patient group that had Ziggy the dog present from the beginning of the appointment to their pulse reading...
Pediatric dentistry 14 March 2023
UNC students provide $89,350 of free dental care to local children
By UNC Adams School of Dentistry News
Volunteers at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry provided free oral health care services to nearly 180 children as a part of the school’s 10th annual Give Kids A Smile event.
Pediatric dentistry 01 March 2023
The authors used an all-payer claims database to perform a comparative analysis of the provision and treatment outcomes of an endodontic procedure in the permanent teeth of a pediatric population...
Pediatric dentistry 28 February 2023
CariedAway school-based trial prevented 80% of cavities with non-invasive treatment
A single dose of either of the two topical treatments administered in elementary schools prevented about 80% of cavities and 50% of cavities from worsening.
Pediatric dentistry 25 February 2023
Digital restorative workflows for developmental dental defects in young patients
The authors describe digitally supported treatment approaches for managing treatment of developmental dental defects in the early permanent dentition.
Pediatric dentistry 23 February 2023
More than 70% of children between one and six years old have cavities in their baby teeth
The prevalence researchers found of caries in early dentition was high and, in some patients, the team observed relatively severe cavities.
There is a scarcity of studies or data available in the literature on the specific safety of fluoride varnishes, and adverse events related to their application.
Pediatric dentistry 13 February 2023
California Dental Association encourages good oral health habits for Children's Dental Health Month
Legislative resolution proclaims commitment to children's oral health awareness
The California Dental Association encourages parents and caregivers to practice good oral health habits with their children and keep up to date with their dental care.
Pediatric dentistry 07 February 2023
Anti-inflammatories, cause of serious alterations of tooth enamel in children
A study found that anti-inflammatories commonly taken by children may be associated with tooth enamel defects, which are currently observed in about 20% of children worldwide.
Pediatric dentistry 06 February 2023
GIS-based study of dental accessibility, caries in Japanese children
This study suggests that dental accessibility is considerably connected to the dental caries status of three-year-old children after excluding financial burden.
Pediatric dentistry 03 February 2023
Maternal decision making about grandparents’ cariogenic dietary choices for children
Added sugar in children’s diets puts them at higher risk of developing caries. Researchers have reported that grandparents frequently give their grandchildren ...
Pediatric dentistry 01 February 2023
Researchers hypothesized that SDF was superior to FV at one year. Secondary objectives were to determine the child's cooperation and the parent's satisfaction and assess adverse effects.
Pediatric dentistry 25 January 2023
Risk assessment and caries management, in pediatric patients, using a smartphone application
A mobile application, "CAMBRA-kids," helps assess the risk of caries in children and manage it accordingly.
Researchers investigated the characteristics and factors that influence chewing performance during the period of mixed dentition.
Researchers aimed to determine the frequency and severity of dog bite injuries to the face in children during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pediatric dentistry 05 January 2023
Effectiveness of sealing in first permanent molars adjacent to decayed teeth
Resin infiltration has been shown to be effective for up to seven years. But to date there are no similar studies for resin sealing with observation times not exceeding 3.5 years.
Pediatric dentistry 05 November 2022
The use of electronic apex locators during the endodontic treatment of primary teeth
The main goal of endodontic therapy in primary dentition is to preserve the teeth in a symptom-free state until they are naturally replaced by their...
Pediatric dentistry 28 October 2022
The clinical and radiographic effectiveness of 38% silver diamine fluoride with and without potassium iodide was tested and compared with resin-modified...