Nutrition: Page 19

Columbia, Mo. votes to continue fluoridation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Officials in Columbia, MO, have voted to continue fluoridating the city's water supply.

November 17, 2013

Study: Preventive dental care for children lacking

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A study of more than 90 million claims by Delta Dental found that even insured children are not getting the proper level of preventive dental care.

November 14, 2013

JADA: At-risk patients benefit from topical fluoride

By Donna Domino

Patients at elevated risk for developing caries benefit from applying prescription fluoride directly to their teeth or having their dentist apply it, according to new recommendations published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

October 31, 2013

W.Va. gets grant for dental sealant program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

West Virginia has received a grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its dental sealant program.

October 27, 2013

New AAPD campaign promotes early checkups for kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has unveiled a new campaign designed to educate parents and caregivers on the need for early checkups and regular oral care for children.

October 9, 2013

CDA launches campaign to rethink sports drinks

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The California Dental Association (CDA) is encouraging parents and children to "rethink your drink" before consuming a sugary sports drink or juice during fall sports and school this fall.

September 29, 2013