Pediatrics: Page 10

Research that fluoride affects kids' IQs may be flawed

By Melissa Busch

Research that suggested fluoride negatively affects children's IQ scores is "unacceptable" for legal and policy purposes, according to a new commentary.

March 28, 2024

Student wins for whale-shaped toothbrush guide for kids

By Melissa Busch

"Swishy," a whale-shaped gadget invented to help young kids brush their teeth better and longer, is on display today at the Inspired Home Show in Chicago.

March 19, 2024

Overjet launches kids AI caries detection software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Overjet has launched a dental artificial intelligence (AI) solution that can aid dentists in detecting and quantifying tooth decay in kids ages 4 and older.

March 15, 2024

Philips launches new toothbrush for kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Philips Sonicare has launched an electronic toothbrush, the Philips One for Kids, for children ages 3 to 12 years old.

March 15, 2024

SDF may be as effective as sealants in pediatric patients

By Ava Barros

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay in school-age children, offering another inexpensive strategy to combat caries, according to a study published on March 4 in JAMA Pediatrics.

March 7, 2024

Tooth fairy finally feels the economic pinch

By Melissa Busch

Slowing inflation may have caught up with the tooth fairy.

February 27, 2024

Municipalities in Ky. may be able to end water fluoridation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A bill proposed in Kentucky may have a major effect on community water fluoridation in the state.

February 15, 2024

AAPD Foundation awards $1.8M in grants to clinics

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Foundation has awarded $1.8 million in grants to eight selected nonprofit clinics providing dental care to underserved children.

January 25, 2024

NYU Dental brings cavity prevention program to N.H. schools

By Ava Barros

The New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has received a $1 million award to bring its cavity prevention program, CariedAway, which includes oral health screenings and treatment, to three New Hampshire school districts.

December 13, 2023

Group working to get more students dental exams, preventive care

By Ava Barros

Early Smiles Sacramento, a program of the nonprofit organization Center for Oral Health, has launched an oral health program that aims to increase the number of school-aged children who undergo dental exams and fluoride varnish application.

November 9, 2023

What the tooth fairy gives to a kid of a Kardashian

By Melissa Busch

The tooth fairy left True Thompson, the daughter of Khloe Kardashian and NBA player Tristan Thompson, with a gift that may surprise some.

November 8, 2023

This killer combination takes a bite out of caries

By Ava Barros

The combination of ferumoxytol, an iron replacement, and stannous fluoride may eliminate dental caries in high-risk patients, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.

November 7, 2023

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