Pediatrics: Page 30

Kare Mobile extends giveaway contest

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kare Mobile has extended the deadline for its contest to give one minority dentist a $150,000 Ford Transit mobile dental office.

April 14, 2021

Dominion National partners with SmileDirectClub

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dominion National announced it has partnered with SmileDirectClub to offer its members access to SmileDirectClub's orthodontic clear aligner program for teeth straightening.

April 14, 2021

Second Opinion: Dentistry must correct fluoride myths

By Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr.

Dental professionals have a charge to combat misinformation about fluoride, writes Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr. In a Second Opinion piece, he details why a recent review is making waves and gives two actions dental professionals can take for fluoride advocacy.

April 14, 2021

Dentists play crucial role in COVID-19 vaccine awareness

By Theresa Pablos

Dentists are well poised to discuss and advocate for COVID-19 vaccines, according to a study published on March 24 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. More than half of parents said a healthcare professional could influence their decision to allow a child to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

April 12, 2021

Celebrity dentist says dental inequality leads to anxiety

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Florida dentist who provides services to NBA and NFL players said in an article on Insider.com that early inequities in dental care can translate into dental anxiety in adult athletes from poor backgrounds.

April 11, 2021

Use of dental gag causes cardiac arrest in toddler

By Melissa Busch

A 5-year-old boy under general anesthesia for oral surgery went into serious cardiac arrest, triggered by his mouth being propped open with a dental gag, according to a case report published on March 26 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

April 8, 2021

Researchers create safe space for children with autism

With vinyl chairs, disinfectant-scented air, unfamiliar lights, and high-pitched tools, a dental office can be overwhelming for children with autism. Researchers from the University of Southern California are working to make the environment more welcoming for these patients.

April 5, 2021

Parents hesitant about getting kids COVID-19 vaccines

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Parents have higher levels of hesitancy about getting their children vaccinated against COVID-19 than they do about getting shots for themselves, according to a survey released on March 31.

March 31, 2021

Let's talk mouthguards for National Facial Protection Month

By Theresa Pablos

April 1 marks the start of National Facial Protection Month, which can be the perfect time to talk with patients and families about mouthguards and other tools to protect against sports injuries. Oral surgeon Dr. Louis Rafetto spoke with DrBicuspid.com about the occasion.

March 31, 2021

CDC releases raft of oral health articles

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a collection of oral health articles in its journal Preventing Chronic Disease.

March 28, 2021

New York school-based dental health services to reopen

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

After a mandated shutdown imposed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York will reopen state-run programs that provide dental healthcare to children in underserved communities.

March 25, 2021

Colgate announces research excellence award recipients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate has announced the 2021 winners of its Colgate Award for Research Excellence, which recognizes academic researchers with a $30,000 grant.

March 22, 2021

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