Pediatrics: Page 34

Dental care is kids' No. 1 unmet health need during pandemic

By Theresa Pablos

Dental care topped the list of children's unmet healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published on February 6 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. That risk was even higher for children whose parents lost a job or income.

February 8, 2021

How is the pandemic affecting pediatric oral care?

By Louise Gagnon

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant decreased access to pediatric dental care and will likely result in poorer oral health in children, according to a new editorial out of the U.K. Action on a national scale is needed to reverse the decline.

February 1, 2021

Texas A&M receives $3.3M for special-needs care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Texas A&M College of Dentistry has received a five-year, $3.3 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to provide dental services to special-needs patients who age out of pediatric dental care at age 12 or 13.

January 31, 2021

Western Dental names new pediatric director

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization Western Dental said it has appointed Dr. Steven Le as its pediatric director.

January 27, 2021

Public comment period set for Iowa pediatric dentistry potential benefits

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Iowa Department of Human Services said it will hold public hearings on January 20 and 21 to amend the Iowa Wellness Plan Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver to provide dental benefits for children through prepaid ambulatory health plans.

January 11, 2021

The top 5 case studies of 2020

By Melissa Busch

Dr. Juan Yepes, of the Indiana University School of Dentistry and Riley Hospital for Children, provides case studies that offer valuable continuing education. DrBicuspid.com's top five cases of 2020 included a baby with a rare alveolar ridge, patients with gum lesions, and more.

January 4, 2021

Liberty Dental Plan, UNLV team up on Las Vegas children's clinic

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Liberty Dental Plan of Nevada and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Dental Medicine have announced plans to launch a children's dental prevention clinic in early 2021, according to a Las Vegas Review-Journal article.

December 13, 2020

Elevate Oral Care launches 3-bottle SDF kit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Elevate Oral Care has launched a new three-bottle kit of its Advantage Arrest silver diamine fluoride (SDF) 38%.

December 3, 2020

Swiss Smile's Abivardi sisters launch vVardis oral care products

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Swiss Smile founders Drs. Golnar and Haleh Abivardi have launched vVardis, a new line of premium oral care products.

November 16, 2020

ADA to hold webinar on Give Kids A Smile events during COVID-19

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA will provide a free webinar on November 10 at 6 p.m. ET on the topic of holding a Give Kids A Smile event during COVID-19.

November 9, 2020

DentaQuest, America's ToothFairy expand kids' program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DentaQuest and America's ToothFairy are expanding a free, superhero-themed, at-home oral health program for kids ages 6 to 12.

October 6, 2020

Dysphagia may be due to misfiring brain cells

By Melissa Busch

Misfiring brain cells that regulate vital parts of the tongue and mouth may create swallowing difficulties in children with neurodevelopmental conditions, according to a recent animal study published online in eNeuro.

October 1, 2020

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