Pediatrics: Page 23

What dentistry has learned about TMDs, orthodontics in 30 years

By Melissa Busch

In the past 30 years, dentistry has learned that conventional orthodontic treatments do not cure or cause temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to an article published on January 7 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

January 10, 2022

Which U.S. states are best, worst for dental health?

By Leah Sherwood

Which U.S. state has the best dental health? Connecticut, according to a new survey published by national dental provider Express Dentist. The survey measured 25 key dental health indicators in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

January 3, 2022

Austin Oral Surgery raises awareness of sex trafficking

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Austin Oral Surgery, which has multiple practices in central Texas, has raised awareness about child sex trafficking by training dental teams and fundraising.

December 14, 2021

Henry Schein supports TeamSmile program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein has donated more than $100,000 in products, software, training, and support to nonprofit organization TeamSmile for its 2021 program.

December 13, 2021

PAOH launches new program for disabled children

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Project Accessible Oral Health (PAOH) has launched a new program called All Smiles Shine on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families and caregivers.

December 12, 2021

Drayer recognized for work with children in Jerusalem

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein executive Keith Drayer was honored at the Dental Volunteers for Israel 40th Anniversary Virtual Gala last month for his commitment to helping expand access to oral healthcare for underprivileged children in Jerusalem.

December 12, 2021

USPSTF updates recommendations for children under 5

By Leah Sherwood

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released updated recommendations to prevent dental caries in children younger than 5. The recommendations were accompanied by a JAMA Health Forum editorial on December 7 that called for reducing inequities in early childhood caries in primary healthcare settings.

December 8, 2021

Ky. football player scores big with dental hygiene ad

By Melissa Busch

College football standout Josh Paschal, a defensive end for the Kentucky Wildcats, has been dubbed a "game wrecker" for blowing out opposing teams' plays before they barely begin. Now, he's using those skills to defend children against tooth decay.

December 7, 2021

U.S. kids' preventive dental care slipped during pandemic

By Melissa Busch

Fewer children had dental exams or cleanings in 2020 than in the prior year, according to results released on December 3 from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2019-2020 National Health Interview Survey.

December 6, 2021

Lasers can help restore trust in pediatric oral care

By Dr. Samuel Low

Many kids have missed a dental checkup in the past few years, and the primary reason cited is fear of being exposed to the novel coronavirus. Dr. Samuel Low argues why lasers are one tool you might not think of that can help restore trust in pediatric oral care and get kids back to the clinic.

December 1, 2021

Should dental x-rays be used to assess age of migrant children?

By Melissa Busch

Dental x-rays should not be used to estimate the age of unaccompanied children who arrive at the U.S. southwestern border seeking asylum, according to a commentary published on November 20 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

November 22, 2021

Trial to explore fluoridated bottled water for caries prevention

By Melissa Busch

Can the addition of fluoride to bottled water prevent tooth decay? That question will be studied by researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry in a multiyear clinical trial.

November 11, 2021

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