Pediatric Dentistry
5 products making pediatric dentistry easier while delivering better results [VIDEO]
May 19, 2015
These are the products helping to achieve exceptional results, while keeping young patients in the dental chair as little as possible.
Brush Up releases affordable version featuring 'selfie assessment'
May 14, 2015
Brush Up is said to remove a barrier to clean teeth for millions of children.
New survey says kids' anxiety about dentists may be learned trait from parents
May 06, 2015
Contrary to some parents' popular belief, their children aren't born with a fear of the dentist; rather, the apple may not fall far from the tree. A new nationwide survey nfrom Delta Dental Plans Association finds children may be picking up on their parents' fear of visiting the dentist.
New report shows consumers have more pediatric options through health insurance marketplaces
May 05, 2015
Consumers searching for medical plans with embedded pediatric and/or family dental benefits have more options than ever on the health insurance marketplaces, according to a new study by the ADA Health Policy Institute.
Pulpdent Corporation partners with nonprofit to improve lives of Guatemalan children
April 30, 2015
Pulpdent, a leading dental research, development and manufacturing company, donated Embrace Fluoride Varnish to Mil Milagros (A Thousand Miracles), a nonprofit organization founded in 2007 in Boston.
Study finds disparity in tooth decay rates in Hispanic, non-Hispanic white children
April 23, 2015
A recent national survey conducted by the CDC revealed that 26 percent of Hispanic six- to nine-year olds suffered from untreated tooth decay, compared with 14 percent of non-Hispanic white children of the same age, revealing a major gap in access to oral health care for Latino children.
The evolution of dentistry: What dentists say the biggest changes have been
April 10, 2015
In a recent survey, Chicago Dental Society members were asked about changes in dental care, tips for parents and more. Nearly 200 of the society's member dentists responded.
Tooth Fairy pays record $255 million for lost teeth in 2014
April 10, 2015
Kids are benefiting from the recovering U.S. economy with the average gift from the Tooth Fairy reaching a new high of $4.36 last year-up from $3.50 in 2013, according to Delta Dental's The Original Tooth Fairy Poll®. In 2014, the Tooth Fairy left a staggering $255 million for lost teeth based on Delta Dental estimates.
Talking cement selections with a pediatric dentist
April 01, 2015
Choosing the right cements can go a long way toward a clinician’s ability to deliver great restorative care. Because this is such an important topic, DPR is interviewing three clinicians to learn how and why they use and choose the cements that they reach for when caring for their patients.
New report finds cavities, obesity are key health issues for Illinois children
April 01, 2015
The Oral Health Forum, a partner of Heartland Alliance, today released its “Healthy Smiles, Healthy Growth” study, which indicates that oral decay and obesity continue to pose significant health problems to Illinois children.