Pediatrics: Page 15

Bigger Medicaid payments tied to better kids' health

By Alex Dagostino

More generous Medicaid payment policies are associated with improvements in children's oral health, according to a study published on September 9 in JAMA.

September 12, 2022

1 fluoride method does not fit all for elderly patients

By Alex Dagostino

Root caries is commonly found in older adults, with nearly half of the global older adult population affected. However, there is not one type of fluoride therapy that is superior to other types when it comes to preventing root caries in this age group, according to a review published on September 1 in the Journal of Dentistry.

September 11, 2022

Which beverages cause the most dental erosion?

By Alex Dagostino

Which type of sugary drink causes the greatest amount of dental erosion to baby teeth? Researchers soaked 52 extracted molars in flavored milk, orange juice, and Pepsi for four weeks to find out. They shared their results in an article published on September 6 in the Pediatric Dental Journal.

September 7, 2022

How accurate is the health history of pediatric patients?

By Alex Dagostino

Parents may be unreliable about accurately reporting the health history of their children at the dental office, according to a study of more than 800 patients ages 17 and younger that was published on September 1 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

September 6, 2022

Dental care costs $10.5M more for kids with behavioral disorders

By Alex Dagostino

Dental care expenditures were more than $10.5 million over a seven-year period for children in Ohio with behavioral health diagnoses compared to their peers without behavioral health diagnoses, according to a study published on August 29 in Academic Pediatrics.

August 31, 2022

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

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