Pediatrics: Page 114

Second Opinion: Gorillas in the dental operatory
By Paul S. Casamassimo, DDS, MS
The continued parsing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reveals that many obstacles to the realization of affordable oral healthcare for children in the U.S. remain, according to Dr. Paul Casamassimo, director of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's Oral Health Policy Research Center.
March 5, 2013
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Former toothpaste mogul behind Swiss CEO pay limits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Headline-grabbing news from Switzerland this week has its roots in a defunct toothpaste company.
March 4, 2013
Survey of Medicaid EPSDT guidelines yields mixed results
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
A survey of state Medicaid early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment (EPSDT) guidelines shows there is a reasonable level of adherence across the U.S. to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommendations for infant and toddler oral health practices.
March 4, 2013
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Dental care for kids with disabilities often lacking
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Children with developmental disabilities often have higher rates of oral diseases because they have oral aversions or are unable to find dentists who are comfortable treating them, according to a new study in Pediatrics.
March 3, 2013
Cosmedent supports America's ToothFairy programs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cosmedent has donated more than $58,000 worth of products to the National Children's Oral Health Foundation: America's ToothFairy.
March 3, 2013
Tooth fairy gifts up 32¢ in 2012
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Perhaps an improved economy has reached the tooth fairy? The average gift from the tooth fairy was $2.42 last year, up 32¢ from $2.10 in 2011, according to Delta Dental's Original Tooth Fairy Poll.
February 28, 2013
Temple Univ. gets $1.75M to study pediatric oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
UnitedHealthcare and United Health Foundation have donated $1.75 million to Temple University to study the oral health of low-income young children.
February 28, 2013
Tom's of Maine launches new kids' toothpaste
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Tom's of Maine has launched a new toothpaste, Wicked Cool, a natural toothpaste for kids 8 years old and older. The toothpaste is made without dyes, saccharin, or artificial flavors, according to the company.
February 27, 2013
UCSF opens evening orthodontic clinic
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry has opened an evening orthodontic care for low-income patients.
February 27, 2013
NYC campaign promotes oral health for young kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The New York City Health Department has launched a new ad campaign to promote oral health for young children.
February 26, 2013
Dental Diaries: Chocolates for February
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
February is a great month to be a dentist, especially from a public relations perspective, according to Dr. Doniger. Here she describes her three favorite February holidays and how they can help you connect with your patients, young and old alike.
February 26, 2013
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Resin infiltration combats soda's effects on brackets
By Rob Goszkowski
The consumption of sugary sodas has contributed to frustrating treatment results in orthodontics for years. Now an in vivo study in Angle Orthodontist has found that resin infiltration treatment can yield better bond strengths in metal brackets even with regular exposure to Coca-Cola and Sprite.
February 26, 2013
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