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Where kids have the best oral health may surprise you
By
Ava Barros
Massachusetts may be the U.S. state with the best children's health, but the District of Columbia was ranked No. 1 for pediatric dental health.
April 17, 2024
How teeth develop in the womb
By
Melissa Busch
Incisors develop in the womb due to a buildup of mechanical pressure within the tissue, according to an animal study published in
Nature Cell Biology
. This revelation may lead to a better understanding of how birth defects occur.
April 15, 2024
Research that fluoride affects kids' IQs may be flawed
By
Melissa Busch
Research that suggested fluoride negatively affects children's IQ scores is "unacceptable" for legal and policy purposes, according to a new commentary.
March 28, 2024
Student wins for whale-shaped toothbrush guide for kids
By
Melissa Busch
"Swishy," a whale-shaped gadget invented to help young kids brush their teeth better and longer, is on display today at the Inspired Home Show in Chicago.
March 19, 2024
Overjet launches kids AI caries detection software
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Overjet has launched a dental artificial intelligence (AI) solution that can aid dentists in detecting and quantifying tooth decay in kids ages 4 and older.
March 15, 2024
Philips launches new toothbrush for kids
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Philips Sonicare has launched an electronic toothbrush, the Philips One for Kids, for children ages 3 to 12 years old.
March 15, 2024
SDF may be as effective as sealants in pediatric patients
By
Ava Barros
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay in school-age children, offering another inexpensive strategy to combat caries, according to a study published on March 4 in
JAMA Pediatrics
.
March 7, 2024
Tooth fairy finally feels the economic pinch
By
Melissa Busch
Slowing inflation may have caught up with the tooth fairy.
February 27, 2024
Municipalities in Ky. may be able to end water fluoridation
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A bill proposed in Kentucky may have a major effect on community water fluoridation in the state.
February 15, 2024
AAPD Foundation awards $1.8M in grants to clinics
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Foundation has awarded $1.8 million in grants to eight selected nonprofit clinics providing dental care to underserved children.
January 25, 2024
NYU Dental brings cavity prevention program to N.H. schools
By
Ava Barros
The New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has received a $1 million award to bring its cavity prevention program, CariedAway, which includes oral health screenings and treatment, to three New Hampshire school districts.
December 13, 2023
Group working to get more students dental exams, preventive care
By
Ava Barros
Early Smiles Sacramento, a program of the nonprofit organization Center for Oral Health, has launched an oral health program that aims to increase the number of school-aged children who undergo dental exams and fluoride varnish application.
November 9, 2023
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