Why Little Teeth Matter The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is bringing the importance of the age 1 dental visit to the forefront with an update to its 2014 “State of Little Teeth Report.” By Ambrosia Brody, Managing Editor On Mar 29, 2019  0 The...

Waiting to exhale: Managing sleep apnea for the pediatric dental patient October 1, 2017 By Susan Woodley, RDH, and Lee Somerville, RDH, MS Have you ever listened to a grandparent, parent, or spouse snoring so loudly you couldn’t sleep? No matter how hard you tried to...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month   Because developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, the American Dental Association sponsors National...

You have a family of smiles to look after and, of course, a budget. The good news is there are several ways to get your whole family the dental care they need for the healthiest smiles around. Obtaining a dental home at a pediatric office by the time your child is one...

Early Care in Children: The Importance of Establishing a “Dental Home” Joe B. Castellano, DDS Early dental care is essential in establishing and maintaining optimal oral health in children. This is why it is so important for parents and caregivers to begin to...

ADA Celebrates CVS Oral Health Month In collaboration with CVS Pharmacy's celebration of CVS Oral Health Month, the Association is providing a major presence at the retailer's locations and website this September. This presence includes a circular ad on Sept. 23,...

Dental Health and Orthodontic Problems  Dental Health Twin studies conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the average U.S. adolescent of the 1970s had six or seven cavities; his 1990s counterpart, just three. Today’s teenagers are twice...

Here is a practical and no-nonsense approach to fighting cavities with diet. We all know that sugar causes cavities, but we need to look at foods that contain carbohydrates and how long they stick to the teeth as a cause also. Here is a snack guide to help you decide...

Fluoride Varnish: What Parents Need to Know ​Healthy gums and teeth are important to your child's overall health. This is why your child's doctor will talk with you about good dental habits even before your child's first tooth appears. Once your child has a tooth,...

How Pediatricians Screen for Autism ​​​Pediatricians start screening your baby for signs of developmental or communication challenges like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from his or her very first well-child visit. Your pediatrician observes how your baby giggles,...