Pediatrics

Did you know this has a positive effect on kids' oral health?

Children with good oral hygiene habits shared these characteristics, reports a study in BMC Oral Health.

January 8, 2026

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Reimbursement rates may be driving SDF adoption

Insurance coverage restrictions may influence dentists’ decisions whether to prescribe silver diamine fluoride.

January 6, 2026

Child Fluoride Application

Maybe try this to improve dental fear in preschoolers

This behavior technique reduced dental fear and improved cooperation in pediatric patients, reports a BMC Oral Health study.

December 18, 2025

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Did you know this may speed up tooth eruption?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Elevated levels of a certain hormone in utero may hasten how early and how many teeth erupt in infants before the age of 6 months.

December 8, 2025

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Podcast: Pediatric dentistry tips every dentist should know

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Treating pediatric patients is challenging but rewarding. Dr. Christine Armenian shares her top tips for treating tots and building trust with parents.

December 4, 2025

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Fluoridated water may help kids do better in school

By Melissa Busch

Those who drink water with U.S.-recommended levels of fluoride during childhood may perform better on cognitive tests in high school.

December 3, 2025

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Early salivary biomarkers may reflect enamel defects

Early changes in children’s saliva biochemistry may be linked to certain enamel defects, a Journal of Dentistry study reports.

November 25, 2025

Child Hypomineralization Antonio Gravante

Asthma inhaler use may cause tooth wear

By Melissa Busch

Children and teens with asthma who use inhalers may experience significantly more tooth wear, specifically on buccal and labial surfaces.

November 24, 2025

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More than one-third of kids don't receive oral healthcare

More than one-third of children aren’t getting dental care, but better public insurance and enrollment could change that, reports a JADA study.

November 21, 2025

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Low-birth weight may be linked to oral health issues later

Children born with low birth weights may be more likely to develop frequent caries and gum inflammation in adolescence.

November 13, 2025

What you need to know about anemia, caries in kids

Children with iron deficiency anemia had more than triple the odds of developing caries versus kids without the condition.

November 7, 2025

Child Mouth Explorer

FDA cracks down on ingestible fluoride for kids

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has moved to restrict the use of prescription ingestible fluoride supplements in children.

November 3, 2025

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