Pediatrics: Page 14

Rising trend: Clear aligners for kids with mixed dentition

By Melissa Busch

Clear aligner therapy is emerging as a popular orthodontic treatment in children with a mix of primary and permanent teeth, and orthodontists expect its use to grow, according to a study published on March 9 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

March 9, 2023

Md. may require proof of dental exams for kids in school, childcare

By Melissa Busch

Parents of children enrolled in public school or childcare in Maryland may be required to provide evidence that their kids underwent oral health screenings before specified ages, according to bills recently introduced by state lawmakers.

March 6, 2023

What to consider when prescribing high-strength fluoride

By Melissa Busch

Using a high-strength prescription fluoride toothpaste or gel may boost the remineralization of teeth in adults under ideal conditions, but it's unclear how well it works in a real-world setting, according to a commentary published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

March 5, 2023

Smartphone app remotely screens children's teeth

By Amerigo Allegretto

The University of Western Australia is highlighting a feasibility study showing that a smartphone app can remotely screen children's teeth. The study was published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.

March 2, 2023

Supplement focuses on dental-medical integration

By Will Morton

Two studies led by researchers at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston were among articles highlighted on February 27 in an Annals of Family Medicine special supplement. Both studies focused on how nondental professionals can support dental health.

March 1, 2023

Value of lost baby teeth rise in latest poll

By Amerigo Allegretto

The average value of a single lost baby tooth in the U.S. jumped by 16% over the past year, according to the 2023 Original Tooth Fairy Poll conducted by Delta Dental.

February 26, 2023

ADA endorses USDA proposal to update WIC

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA is supporting a proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to revamp the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to align the nutritional content of WIC foods more closely with current U.S. dietary guidelines.

February 23, 2023

Could dental photos at obstetrician visits stop kids' caries?

By Melissa Busch

A researcher in New York is studying whether taking intraoral photos of pregnant patients' teeth during their regular obstetrician visits will prevent severe tooth decay in children. The research team will use the technology to monitor patients' oral health.

February 20, 2023

Week in Review: SDF vs. sealants | Can a $20M program solve the staffing shortage? | We're heading to Chicago!

By Theresa Pablos

February 17, 2023

Kids gagging at the dentist? Blame mom

By Melissa Busch

Children with a sensitive gag reflex during dental treatment may be just like their mothers. Among moms who gagged at the dentist's office, about 72% of their children did the same, according to a study published on February 16 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.

February 16, 2023

CDA calls for changes to sedation permits

By Amerigo Allegretto

The California Dental Association (CDA) is asking the California Dental Board to adjust its training requirements for moderate sedation permits, as well as onsite inspections and evaluations.

February 16, 2023

Should clinicians tell parents their child is pregnant?

By Melissa Busch

If a minor questions the safety of dental x-rays because she may be pregnant and isn't yet ready to tell her parents, clinicians must consider the potential legalities. The commentary was published on February 13 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

February 15, 2023

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