Pediatrics: Page 15

5 back-to-school tips from a dental hygienist

By Lindsey Dalley, RDH

It's that time of year again: Supplies are bought, backpacks are donned, and kids are returning for yet another school year. Lindsey Dalley, RDH, lists five messages your practice can share with parents and children to ensure oral health isn't forgotten in the back-to-school shuffle.

August 29, 2022

Fluoride exposure may be linked to increased birth size

By Melissa Busch

Prenatal fluoride exposure may be linked to increased birth size, as well as higher odds of infants being born large for their gestational age, according to a large Swedish study published on August 20 in Environmental Research.

August 23, 2022

3 benefits of lasers for the modern dental practice

By Dr. Ben Curtis

Dental lasers can significantly reduce the time it takes to complete a root canal procedure and other treatments compared to traditional high- and slow-speed handpieces. Dr. Ben Curtis shares three benefits of lasers and how he's incorporated them into his dental practice.

August 22, 2022

National Tooth Fairy Day: How much is a baby tooth worth?

By Alex Dagostino

For kids, lost baby teeth are generally cause for celebration, as the tooth fairy is dishing out more cash than ever, with a national average of $5.36 per tooth. In celebration of National Tooth Fairy Day, the editorial team at DrBicuspid is taking a closer look at what the fairy is leaving behind.

August 22, 2022

Tooth staining tops list of parents' concerns about SDF

By Alex Dagostino

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) therapy is an effective and efficient treatment for early childhood caries, but the resulting permanent black tooth staining is a top concern for parents considering its use for their children, according to a study that is being published in the October issue of the Journal of Dentistry.

August 17, 2022

Virtual reality can decrease pain for pediatric patients

By Alex Dagostino

Want to reduce pain for your pediatric patients during painful or uncomfortable procedures? Try distracting them. In a study of pediatric patients, using virtual reality as a distraction reduced pain during rubber dam placement, according to a study published on August 6 in the International Dental Journal.

August 11, 2022

ADA calls for public comments on caries lesions treatment guideline

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA Science & Research Institute is seeking public comments for its proposed clinical practice guideline on restorative treatments for caries lesions.

August 9, 2022

What you need to know about the use of sevoflurane in kids

By Melissa Busch

Clinicians can use 8% sevoflurane to safely induce anesthesia in children despite anecdotal reports that the sweet-smelling anesthetic can cause seizurelike, jerking movements, according to a recent review published in Pediatric Anesthesia.

August 7, 2022

Evidence lacks on benefit of school dental screenings for kids

By Melissa Busch

Will children visit the dentist more often if they undergo oral health screenings at school? There's not enough research that shows screenings improve dental attendance, according to a review published on July 27 in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.

August 1, 2022

How to address 2 common dental issues in older patients

By Alex Dagostino

As patients age, dry mouth and caries become more common. Researcher Anita M. Mark explained the causes and what dentists can do to help prevent these conditions in older patients in a survey published on July 22 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

July 25, 2022

1st reported dentigerous cyst found in NY infant

By Melissa Busch

A bone-encased dentigerous cyst was removed from a 6-month-old in New York, according to a case report published on July 22 in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. It is believed to be the first reported case involving an infant.

July 24, 2022

N.H. city still adds fluoride to water, for now

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

For now, a delivery of sodium fluoride, which is added to public drinking water to fend off tooth decay, has prevented a New Hampshire city from halting the fluoridation of its water system.

July 19, 2022

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