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By Theresa Pablos

February 17, 2023

Kids gagging at the dentist? Blame mom

By Melissa Busch

Children with a sensitive gag reflex during dental treatment may be just like their mothers. Among moms who gagged at the dentist's office, about 72% of their children did the same, according to a study published on February 16 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.

February 16, 2023

CDA calls for changes to sedation permits

By Amerigo Allegretto

The California Dental Association (CDA) is asking the California Dental Board to adjust its training requirements for moderate sedation permits, as well as onsite inspections and evaluations.

February 16, 2023

Should clinicians tell parents their child is pregnant?

By Melissa Busch

If a minor questions the safety of dental x-rays because she may be pregnant and isn't yet ready to tell her parents, clinicians must consider the potential legalities. The commentary was published on February 13 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

February 15, 2023

Treats from grandparents not so sweet

By Will Morton

Less than half of mothers address the issue of grandparents giving their grandchildren copious amounts of cavity-causing foods and beverages, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

February 15, 2023

SDF comparable to sealants for preventing cavities

By Kate Madden Yee

A dose of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) brushed onto children's teeth as part of a school-based oral health program prevents cavities as effectively as sealants, according to a study published on February 9 in JAMA Network Open.

February 13, 2023

Sugar, early end of breastfeeding ups risk for dental caries in infants

By Erik L. Ridley

Including sugar in the diet of infants and early interruption of breastfeeding increases the risk of dental caries in children by the age of 2, according to research published in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.

February 12, 2023

BDA survey finds 'shocking' state of children's oral health in U.K.

By Erik L. Ridley

A survey of secondary teachers in the U.K. commissioned by the British Dental Association (BDA) has revealed a "shocking" state of oral health for children, exacerbated by increases in the cost of living.

February 7, 2023

USDA proposes limiting sugar in school meals

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on February 3 a proposal to revamp nutrition standards, limiting the amounts of sugar in school meals. The proposal would limit added sugars in certain products and eventually the weekly menu and allow flavored milk with limits on added sugar.

February 2, 2023

CBCT use in younger dental patients on the rise

By Melissa Busch

The use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in younger pediatric patients has risen every year since 2017, indicating increased awareness about the uses of the imaging modality. The study was published on January 19 in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.

January 19, 2023

AAP addresses pediatric dental caries in report

By Amerigo Allegretto

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is addressing pediatric dental caries in its January 2023 report titled "Maintaining and Improving the Oral Health of Young Children."

January 8, 2023

5 reasons why WHO's essential medicines improve oral health equity

By Alex Dagostino

Just over a year ago, dental medicines were added to the World Health Organization's (WHO) list of essential medicines. Now, dentists are weighing in on the possible implications for public health policy in a commentary published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

November 30, 2022

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