Pediatrics: Page 21

Study ties fluoride to lower IQ, nonverbal deficits in kids

By Melissa Busch

Prenatal fluoride exposure may be linked to long-term lower general cognitive levels, specifically deficits in nonverbal IQ or visual-spatial and perceptual reasoning abilities, according to a study published March 9 in Environmental Research.

March 10, 2022

Bisco receives Cuspies award at Chicago Midwinter

By Theresa Pablos

Bisco received the Cuspies award for Best New Restorative Product for FluoroCal at the 2022 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, which was held February 24-26 at the McCormick Place convention center.

March 10, 2022

N.C. regulates pups at the dental office

By Michelle Crouch

The first time 11-year-old Levi McAllister had a tooth pulled, he screamed and kicked so much that his mom had to hold him down. So, when Levi returned to Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry to get two more teeth pulled, dental hygienist Barb Kucera had a surprise for him: a friendly Labrador retriever.

March 2, 2022

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

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