University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Stephen Mitchell, DMD, professor of pediatric dentistry in the School of Dentistry, answers questions about when to book a child’s first appointment and how to ...

Role play with a stuffed animal, then bring it to the appointment. For children, much of the anxiety surrounding a visit to the dentist is due to not knowing exactly what to expect, so Dr. Tsai ...

"A child's first experience visiting the dentist can have a lasting influence on how they view dental health for the rest of their lives," says Dr. Tyler Hanks, D.M.D., of the pediatric dentistry ...

A visit to the dentist is full of novel sensory experiences for a child with autism spectrum disorder. Prepare for success with these tips from Dr. Ahmed El-Maghraby from Midwestern University. For a ...

Make toothbrushing easier and less stressful for your child with autism. Learn simple, expert-backed tips that help kids—and ...