Pediatrics: Page 41

CDC: Caries prevalence drops in U.S. kids
By Tony Edwards
The prevalence of caries in primary teeth decreased nearly five percentage points in U.S. children ages 2 to 5 from 2011 to 2016 compared with 1999 to 2004, according to the new "Oral Health Surveillance Report 2019" from the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) released on September 12.
September 16, 2019
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Kids' bad breath linked to specific salivary enzyme
By Melissa Busch
An increase in the activity of a specific salivary enzyme, β-galactosidases, is linked to bad breath in children, according to a recent study in the September issue of the European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.
September 16, 2019
2016 08 25 16 27 40 366 Bacteria 400
Can blood tests detect dental fear in kids?
By Melissa Busch
Could data from blood tests be used to determine which children might have an unusually high fear of dental procedures? Researchers used blood tests to determine that dental fear is directly linked to levels of salivary cortisol and amylase levels in children between the ages of 6 and 9, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.
September 12, 2019
2016 11 03 15 11 09 378 Child Crying Anxiety 400
Study shows evidence of herd protection against oral HPV
By Theresa Pablos
HPV vaccination rates continue to rise, and it may be to everyone's benefit. Researchers discovered evidence of herd protection against oral HPV infections. They detailed their findings in a study published on September 10 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
September 11, 2019
2018 01 18 23 26 2866 Hpv 400
FDA to regulate flavored e-cigarettes after spike in use
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced plans on September 11 to regulate flavored electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in response to an alarming spike in use by children.
September 10, 2019
2019 08 19 22 34 7680 Vaping E Cigarette Man 400
2 keys to anesthesia safety: Patient and case selection
By Theresa Pablos
Safe anesthetic procedures begin with patient and case selection, according to oral and maxillofacial surgery expert Dr. Stuart Lieblich. He spoke about keeping patients safe during office-based anesthesia procedures at the recent 2019 ADA FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco.
September 10, 2019
2019 09 05 17 11 7537 Ada 2019 400
Elevate Oral Care debuts glass ionomer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Elevate Oral Care has introduced a new glass ionomer cement that bonds to and masks surfaces treated with silver diamine fluoride.
September 9, 2019
2019 09 09 23 19 4839 Elevate Smart Advantage 400
Tooth decay more likely in kids exposed to trauma
By Melissa Busch
Children who grew up with household dysfunction were more likely to have tooth decay in a new study, published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry on August 28.
September 2, 2019
2016 08 03 14 14 54 148 Tooth Caries 400
Birthplace, age, marital status predict caries and more
By Melissa Busch
The age, country of birth, and marital status of household members better predict the prevalence of dental caries, sealants, and restorations in children than education, according to a new study published in BMC Oral Health on August 27.
August 29, 2019
2016 09 30 15 08 36 946 Boy Dental Exam 400
Transgender patients feel welcome at dental offices
By Theresa Pablos
Transgender and gender-nonconforming patients often feel welcome, or at least neutral, when visiting the dental office, according to new study findings in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The same isn't always true when they receive care in other medical settings.
August 26, 2019
2019 08 26 22 01 6108 Transgender Pride Symbol 400
Second Opinion: A look at the recent fluoride and IQ study
By Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr.
In this Second Opinion, Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr., president of the American Fluoridation Society, looks at a recent study in JAMA Pediatrics about fluoride and IQ. Dr. Johnson addresses the study's drawbacks and calls for robust research on fluoride and fluoridation.
August 26, 2019
2016 10 12 14 41 06 881 Dr B Second Opinion 400
CDC: HPV vaccination rate continues to increase
By Tony Edwards
The number of U.S. adolescents who have received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine continues to rise, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, the increase is modest compared with previous years, the researchers noted.
August 25, 2019
2018 01 18 23 26 2866 Hpv 400
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