Pediatrics

Dentists may be stigmatizing these patients
By Melissa Busch
Dentists' hidden bias toward cavity-prone kids may undermine treatment quality and care access, according to a new study.
November 9, 2026
A woman pediatric dentist and an assistant work on a patient's teeth.
What 1 hour of screen time may mean for a toddler's teeth
By Melissa Busch
One hour of daily screen time may affect toddlers' teeth, according to a new study.
October 26, 2026
A young girl smiles as the viewer.
This may have a positive effect on adult oral health
By Melissa Busch
Childhood dental habits may help as you grow older, according to a study.
October 20, 2026
A young girl sits in a dental chair and smiles.
These U.S. kids may be the most exposed to amalgam-related mercury
By Melissa Busch
Mercury exposure disparities related to amalgam fillings exist among children, according to a new study.
October 12, 2026
Close-up photo of a tooth with an amalgam filling.
Fluoridation is valuable, and dentists should tell patients that
By Melissa Busch
New research appears to prove that fluoridation works.
September 18, 2026
A woman dentist counsels a teen patient.
Fluoride during pregnancy may affect kids' reasoning abilities
By Melissa Busch
Fluoride consumed during pregnancy may quietly lower a child's reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills, according to a study.
August 31, 2026
A pregnant woman in a white T-shirt holds a glass of water and holds her other hand to her belly.
Watching mukbangs may hurt kids’ teeth
By Melissa Busch
Viral food videos may pose serious hidden dental risks to adolescents, according to a new study.
August 13, 2026
A young man wearing a red baseball cap looks at the glowing screen of his smartphone.
CAMBRA says assess 1st, but what happens when the patient still says no to fluoride?
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
The most effective fluoride varnish is one the dental patient accepts. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, provides coaching on how to get there.
August 11, 2026
Headshot of Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
This simple tool may bring caries to a halt
By Ava Barros
One tiny brush, one minute -- and researchers say it could change how we treat a problem millions face before it becomes an emergency.
August 6, 2026
Close-up of child's mouth showing tooth decay and discoloration requiring dental treatment.
U.S. fluoride shortage disrupting public water systems
By Melissa Busch
A critical shortage of fluoride is forcing some major U.S. cities to reduce tooth protection in the water supplies.
August 5, 2026
A woman holds a clear glass of water to her mouth.
SDF may reduce radiation-induced caries progression
By Ava Barros
A study suggests silver diamine fluoride may reduce radiation-induced caries risk and help prevent cavities despite low saliva levels.
July 30, 2026
3D-rendered teeth with pink metallic studded shields and white crowns against a gradient background.
How political affiliation can affect dental health may shock you
By Melissa Busch
Political affiliation may secretly influence how parents protect children from disease, according to a new study.
July 16, 2026
A blue donkey and a red elephant face off in front of an American flag background with stars. The donkey and elephant represent U.S. Democrats and Republicans.
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