Pediatrics: Page 19

How dentistry can win the battle against 'Dr. Google'

By Melissa Busch

It's a familiar problem for dental professionals: the patient who consults too often with "Dr. Google." Misinformation on the internet has some patients challenging the experts. One presenter at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting advised meeting patient demands with effective communication.

March 1, 2022

Tooth fairy payouts at record high

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The tooth fairy's average cash gift for a lost tooth has reached a record high of $5.36, according to Delta Dental's 2022 Original Tooth Fairy Poll.

February 23, 2022

Henry Schein offers upcoming webinars

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein Dental is offering three upcoming webinars as part of a webinar series designed to enhance access to oral care among vulnerable patient populations.

February 16, 2022

Dominion donates dental care kits

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dominion National is donating thousands of dental care kits to local clinics and health departments throughout the mid-Atlantic region in recognition of National Children's Dental Health Month.

February 16, 2022

Can kids breathe away their dental fear?

By Melissa Busch

Children with dental anxiety may experience benefits such as improved mood and less self-reported pain by using a simple breathing technique during treatment, according to a study published on February 13 in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.

February 14, 2022

Cuspies winners highlight link between oral, overall health

By Theresa Pablos

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Cuspies awards. Many of the people, products, and events that took home a trophy address the relationship between oral and overall health -- a connection that is looking increasingly important over time.

February 14, 2022

ADA celebrates 20th anniversary of Give Kids A Smile

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Give Kids A Smile program, which has provided free oral healthcare education and services to more than 7 million underserved children in the U.S.

February 10, 2022

DentalPlans.com offers tips to cut kids' dental anxiety

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In recognition of National Children's Dental Health Month, online dental savings plan marketplace DentalPlans.com is offering tips for reducing children's dental anxiety.

February 2, 2022

Pictorial health warnings curb purchases of sugary drinks for children

By Leah Sherwood

A picture may be worth a thousand words of warning about the dangers of sugar, according to research published on February 1 in PLOS Medicine. Parents were less inclined to purchase sugary drinks for their children if the products contained pictorial health warnings, the study found.

February 1, 2022

WildSmiles joins forces with Smiles Change Lives

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Designer braces firm WildSmiles and nonprofit organization Smiles Change Lives are teaming up on an initiative aimed at facilitating free orthodontic treatment for children in need.

January 31, 2022

Oral-B launches new smart toothbrush

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oral-B has added a new smart toothbrush to its iO line of products that offers users oral health coaching.

January 31, 2022

Screening for sleep-disordered breathing isn't just for adults

By Melissa Busch

Sleep-disordered breathing, including abnormal episodes of breathing and snoring, can occur in children at any age, which is why they should be screened for the condition during routine dental exams, according to a presenter at the 2022 Yankee Dental Congress in Boston.

January 26, 2022

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