Scientists have revealed a simple, low-cost solution to the most prevalent chronic disease among children: tooth decay. More than half of U.S. children aged between 6 and 9 have had a cavity in at ...
A new statewide report shows children in Grant and Adams counties are experiencing some of Washington's highest rates of ...
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -Taking your kid to the dentist regularly is really important, that includes getting regular fluoride treatments. Now a new report says the type of fluoride treatment children get ...
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Tips for families about children's dental health

Oral health is more than just a bright smile, it's an important part of a child's growth, development and overall well-being. Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among […] The post Tips for ...
Delta Dental shares information with families about the role of fluoride in preventing tooth decay and supporting children’s ...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An estimated 6.5 million U.S. children cared for through the Medicaid public health insurance program have untreated tooth decay, according to a report released on Wednesday.
Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children nationwide, the CDC reports, and can begin as early as a child’s first birthday. The good news is, parents and caregivers can ...
Recently, fluoride and its benefits have become controversial. As a practicing pediatrician, I think it is imperative for Utah’s parents to understand fluoride so they can make data-informed ...
A Swedish study has found that underweight children are at three times greater risk of tooth decay as normal-weight children, according to a news story in the Local. Researchers at Malmö University ...
Scientists are warning about a simple health issue causing hundreds of thousands of children to miss extra days of school. Tooth decay and other dental issues mean pupils lose hours of valuable lesson ...
Eight years after an independent state watchdog agency harshly criticized the state for failing to provide dental care to low-income children, California has failed to remedy the problem or fully ...
WASHINGTON (Reuters), Sep 24 - An estimated 6.5 million U.S. children cared for through the Medicaid public health insurance program have untreated tooth decay, according to a report released on ...