Two topical treatments applied to kids' cavities can stop the majority of them from progressing for years, according to a ...

"Sealants Make Sense" is this year’s American Dental Association’s theme. The Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has various oral health initiatives that aim to improve children ...

Children receiving early preventive dental care from a dentist had more frequent tooth decay-related treatment, a higher rate of visits and higher annual dental expenditures, a new study concludes.

For almost 30 years, the Union County Dental Society has sponsored a dental poster contest for National Children’s Dental Health Month. All participants are fourth grade students from various ...

Methods for prevention and management of the disease at an individual and population level are reviewed and identification of children at increased risk of developing dental disease is discussed.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month — an opportunity for parents and guardians of young children to explore best practices about dental hygiene and prevention strategies against dental ...

Fluoride has been added to public water systems in the United States since 1945 to strengthen tooth enamel and fight off ...

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has touted the benefits of the relatively simple and inexpensive procedure in children. Dental sealants are a thin coating ...

Sometimes that's through classic positive reinforcement, such as congratulating a child for "making ... on Advocacy for Access and Prevention at the American Dental Association (ADA).

The Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) has announced the winners of its 2011 National Children's Dental Health Month statewide poster contest. First-prize winner Bailey Ritchey will receive a ...