According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of children aged 6 to 9 have had cavities in their primary or permanent teeth. About 1 in 5 adults has at least one cavity. Teaching ...

(THE RHODE SHOW) – October is dental hygiene awareness month and for some children heading to the dentist for the first time can be exciting or even a little scary- but there are ways you can prepare.

Medicaid-enrolled children who received fluoride varnish as part of the pediatric medical home care model may be more likely to have had their first dental visits sooner. The study was published in ...

The program is intended to help families who may struggle to access routine dental care and to reinforce the importance of oral health from an early age.

For children with autism, a trip to the dentist can feel overwhelming due to the unfamiliar sights, sounds, and sensations. James Bekker, DMD, from the University of Utah School of Dentistry shares ...

Missing or putting off dental appointments may seem harmless in the short term but over time those delays can have long term consequences – not just for your teeth but for your overall health. From ...

It’s National Smile Month and Hilltop NHS nursery in Brighton was buzzing with excitement last week (Thursday 29 May) as ...