The soft drinks levy introduced in the UK in 2018 was followed by a fall in the number of children needing hospital admission for dental extractions, according to a new study led by the University of ...

The remarkable success story of the Traveling Tooth Fairies Dental Initiative is the uplifting news we all need right now. This smart, collaborative program provides free cavity prevention and dental ...

When that first tooth emerges, start brushing — and other advice from pediatric dentists. By Melinda Wenner Moyer Pop quiz: At what age should kids first see a dentist? In a nationally representative ...

Times are tough, even for kids. What they’re receiving for each tooth they’re putting under their pillows has fallen 14% to $5.01 from $5.84 last year, marking one of the most significant ...

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The No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children isn’t colds or flu. It’s tooth decay – and it’s contagious. Decay can start as soon as teeth appear in the mouth. By age 5, about 60 percent of ...

The primary reasons for tooth extraction in adults are severe dental caries and periodontal disease. Studies show an 11% complication rate after extractions, with higher risks for smokers and patients ...