More than one in three parents say their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or tooth pain linked to their oral health routine over the past two years, a ...

Children’s dental anxiety and fear represent pervasive challenges within paediatric oral healthcare. These phenomena, affecting up to one‐third of young patients, encompass both anticipatory anxiety ...

A few three-year-olds were in the dress-up corner pretending to be dentists. One of them had recently been and wanted to act out what had happened to her with her friends. Two of them put on gowns and ...

Oral health is more than just a bright smile, it’s an important part of a child’s growth, development and overall well-being. Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among kids in the U.S., ...

Nothing captures innocent joy like a child’s smile. As a dentist and a new dad, this is especially true for me. Yet far too many young smiles are put at risk every day because the importance of oral ...

Dentists, parents and public health advocates rallied at the California Capitol to oppose Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget cuts to Medi-Cal Dental, which would reduce preventive care for hundreds ...

Tooth decay can begin as soon as your child gets their first baby tooth. Fluoride, dental sealants, and regular dental cleanings can help prevent cavities from developing. According to the Centers for ...

The Genesee County Health Department, working with Mott Children’s Health Center, is offering complimentary screenings through the Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Program.