We’re often afraid of what we don’t know, which is one reason why it is so important to introduce your child to dentistry and good oral health habits as early as possible. The American Academy of ...

Adjusting the environment of a dentist's office can make routine cleanings less stressful for children with autism, research shows. Children with autism spectrum disorders -- as well as some typically ...

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 ...

Whether or not children receive regular dental care is strongly associated with their parents' history of seeking dental care. A new report to appear in the journal Pediatrics, which has been released ...

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. -- Establishing good oral hygiene habits in children early can set them on a course for good dental health for life, explained one Fort Campbell-based dentist. "Parents should start ...

Family structure may partly influence whether children experience dental fear and anxiety, according to the results of a new study. Researchers found that children with siblings feared the dentist ...

TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) – Nearly one in four missed dental appointments in the U.S. involve children and teenagers, according to new data from Risas Dental and Braces. The findings highlight a concerning ...

Whether or not children receive regular dental care is strongly associated with their parents' history of seeking dental care. A new report is the first to analyze the relationship between parents' ...