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Pediatrics: Page 2
A surprising factor that may cut enamel defect risk in kids
By
Melissa Busch
Asthma medication use may not be associated with dental disease in children; however, having a dog during the first year of life suggests a reduced risk of enamel defects.
October 12, 2023
Should the AAPD create a guide about fluoride-free alternatives?
By
Melissa Busch
Dentists regularly meet with parents who shun fluoride for their kids, yet there is no guidance from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) about alternatives.
September 26, 2023
What oral health conditions can be signs that kids have celiac disease?
By
Melissa Busch
The prevalence of dental enamel defects and recurring oral lesions may be far more common in children with celiac disease, according to a review.
September 21, 2023
1 in 12 cases of dental sedation in kids lead to problems
By
Melissa Busch
Adverse events, including airway and breathing complications, occur in 1 in 12 instances of deep sedation performed in children at outpatient dental settings.
September 7, 2023
ADA publishes new guidelines on pain management in children
By
Will Morton
Acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are recommended as first-line treatments.
August 31, 2023
NIDCR award supports training on child anxiety
By
Will Morton
A psychologist at the University of Arkansas has received a $450,000 federal grant to train dentists how to handle child anxiety.
August 28, 2023
Microbiomes play ‘major’ role in childhood caries
By
Amerigo Allegretto
Children’s microbiomes in their dental biofilms play major -- and previously unrecognized roles -- in dental disease, according to research.
August 9, 2023
Toothbrush injury causes stroke in 2-year-old boy
By
Melissa Busch
A 2-year-old boy fell while brushing his teeth, causing a blunt injury to the pharynx.
July 31, 2023
Florida tops states for children's dental ED visits
By
Will Morton
This recent study is the first to explore children’s use of EDs for nontraumatic dental conditions (NTDCs).
July 23, 2023
The dental hygienist’s role in recommending, applying, and billing SDF
By
Estela Vargas
A new Current Procedural Terminology code for silver diamine fluoride (SDF) goes into effect July 1. Here's what you need to know.
June 7, 2023
Sensory-adapted dental rooms soothe children with autism
By
Erik L. Ridley
A sensory-adapted dental clinic environment can make dental cleanings a lot less distressing for autistic children.
June 7, 2023
Fluoride varnish no more effective than placebo in preventing kids' caries
By
Melissa Busch
Topical application of a fluoride varnish was not any more effective than placebo in a trial for preventing approximal caries.
June 7, 2023
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