Pediatrics

Early caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fed
By Ava Barros
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
By Ava Barros
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
By Kevin Henry
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
By Ava Barros
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
By Ava Barros
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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Podcast: 3 current hot topics in pediatric dentistry
By Kevin Henry
In this episode of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast, Dr. Ann Bynum dives into key current topics in pediatric dentistry, ranging from anesthesia to silver diamine fluoride.
July 25, 2025
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Fluoride gel with supplement may better tooth remineralization
By Ava Barros
Research recently published in the Journal of Dentistry reports that a low-fluoride gel with this compound may promote greater enamel remineralization than a traditional, more concentrated gel.
July 21, 2025
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Groups call for Fla. Medicaid to end amalgam fillings
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Four U.S. organizations have petitioned Florida health officials to immediately stop using dental amalgam in children covered by Medicaid.
July 18, 2025
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