Pediatrics: Page 3

Trump expected to end water fluoridation in 2025

By Melissa Busch

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said President-elect Donald Trump will recommend in January that fluoride be removed from public water systems.

November 11, 2024

Hydroxyapatite is an effective fluoride-free solution for caries

By Ava Barros

Oral care products containing fluoride-free hydroxyapatite, a natural form of calcium, may effectively reduce dental caries, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Dentistry.

November 4, 2024

Drinking fluoridated water as kids makes you worse off as adults

By Melissa Busch

Children exposed to public fluoridated water between the ages of 0 and 5 may be worse off as adults, according to a new study.

October 28, 2024

Water fluoridation may no longer be beneficial to curb caries

By Melissa Busch

Now that people in the U.S. use toothpaste and mouthwashes that contain cavity-fighting fluoride, drinking fluoridated water may not be so important, according to a recent review.

October 9, 2024

Dental surgery for kids today, better oral care for life

By Ava Barros

Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago and DePaul University will investigate whether surgeries for children with severe cavities serve as a key opportunity to improve long-term oral health, according to a DePaul press release.

October 8, 2024

Opinion: It's time for dentists to confront the truth about fluoride

By Dr. Mark Burhenne

With the recent ruling on fluoride, it's time for the dental community to embrace evidence-based practice and prioritize patients' whole-body health, writes Dr. Mark Burhenne.

October 3, 2024

Vivos apnea device for kids gets FDA nod

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Medical device company Vivos Therapeutics has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its device that treats moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea and snoring in children.

September 25, 2024

ADHA releases stance on fluoride

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) supports community water fluoridation as a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay.

September 16, 2024

Does fluoride cause a decrease in IQ? A dentist says what he believes really matters

By Dr. Chris Kammer

With so much division about the role of fluoride in our health, is it time we look to other alternatives for answers? Dr. Chris Kammer shares his thoughts on a hot topic.

September 7, 2024

Frequent toothbrushing may boost kids' resilience

By Ava Barros

Brushing one's teeth twice or more daily may significantly improve resilience in elementary school-age children, especially those living in poverty, according to a study that was recently published in BMC Oral Health.

August 27, 2024

Go ahead, tell patients to rinse and spit after SDF therapy

By Ava Barros

Waiting 30 minutes to rinse after silver diamine fluoride (SDF) therapy is no more effective at preventing early childhood caries than rinsing immediately, according to the results of a trial published in the Journal of Dentistry.

August 19, 2024

This strategy may reduce repeat dental anesthesia in kids

By Ava Barros

The use of full-coverage restorations on primary molars and canines during general anesthesia (GA) may be linked to pediatric patients needing repeat GA, reports a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

August 15, 2024

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