Pediatrics: Page 43

4 organizations endorse pediatric sedation guidelines

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Four more organizations have endorsed new guidelines that call for two trained personnel to be present when providing deep sedation or general anesthesia to children.

August 4, 2019

Are dentists obligated to treat unvaccinated kids?

By Theresa Pablos

Are dentists obligated to treat children without vaccinations? This is a question that the staff of The Dentists Insurance Company hears frequently. They explored the ethical and legal considerations in the August issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association.

August 4, 2019

Boy has 500 teeth removed from jaw growth

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A 7-year-old boy in India had more than 500 teeth pulled from a tumor-like growth along his lower right jaw, according to a July 31 news story.

July 31, 2019

Study: General dentists less likely to refer to orthodontist

By Tony Edwards

Are general or pediatric dentists better at identifying when a patient needs orthodontic treatment? Which group is more likely to refer a patient to an orthodontist? In a new study, researchers showed pretreatment orthodontic patient records to both general and pediatric dentists to find out.

July 30, 2019

JADA: Sealed primary molars less likely to develop caries

By Theresa Pablos

Sealed primary molars were less likely to develop pit-and-fissure caries in a new study, published in the August issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association. Researchers also found sealants delayed the need for restorative work on these teeth.

July 25, 2019

Second Opinion: AAPD offers clarity on pediatric workforce study

By Paul S. Casamassimo, DDS, MS

In this Second Opinion, Dr. Paul Casamassimo, policy chief for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, explains the reasoning behind the academy's recent survey on the predicted growth of pediatric dentists in the U.S.

July 22, 2019

Number of pediatric dentists projected to grow by 60%

By Theresa Pablos

The number of U.S. pediatric dentists is expected to grow by more than 60% through 2030, according to new research commissioned by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Without major policy shifts, this drastic increase in supply could overtake demand for services.

July 15, 2019

What factors predict root caries in your patients?

By Tony Edwards

Root caries is a multifactorial disease that can be prevented. So how can you identify patients who might be at risk? After reviewing almost 20 years of studies, researchers found that older patients who are tobacco users are among the most at risk.

July 15, 2019

Which stops caries better in preschoolers: ART or SDF?

By Lori Roniger

Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) is known as an inexpensive way to treat early childhood caries, but silver diamine fluoride (SDF) also has been investigated as a low-cost method. Researchers conducted a study to find out which method is more effective when treatment access is limited.

July 14, 2019

Kids' dental anxiety increases as they age

By Tony Edwards

More children experience dental anxiety at age 9 than at age 7, according to a new study. Researchers also found that factors such as tooth pain, fear of drills, and parental dental fear contributed to this anxiety.

July 9, 2019

Medicaid-accepting dentists inclined to promote fluoridation

By Melissa Busch

Pediatric dentists who accepted at least one new Medicaid-insured child each month showed greater willingness to advocate for community water fluoridation programs in a recent study.

July 8, 2019

CBCT study examines pediatric radiation dose

By Tony Edwards

As cone-beam CT (CBCT) use increases in pediatric patients, understanding the amount of radiation received in dental and maxillofacial exams is crucial. Researchers measured dose in 22 areas and found that the salivary glands and oral mucosa had the highest measured radiation levels.

July 2, 2019

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