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, looks to you for reassurance, tries...

Her tooth throbbed painfully for months, as Sandy Abrahamson alternated between taking maximum doses of Tylenol, Motrin and aspirin. When she finally got herself through the door of a dentist’s office after avoiding an appointment for years, she was informed the molar...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with Delta Dental of Michigan, is pleased to announce the expansion of the Healthy Kids Dental (HDK) program in Wayne, Oakland and Kent counties for Medicaid-enrolled children ages 0-12 beginning...

Here are some tips to make eating with braces a little easier! After eating, it is very important to brush well 2x a day, flossing daily under the wires, and using a fluoride mouthrinse daily. It's very important to keep the gums healthy during this time. Have a good...

Here are some great tips to help us get ready for Back to School. http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/slideshows/13-tips-for-getting-kids-health-ready-for-back-to-school

While you are getting your child ready for the back-to-school hustle and bustle, don't forget about their dental check-ups as well! Getting year-round check-ups is key to fighting cavities, which happens to be the most common chronic disease found in school-age...

Summer Safety Tips: Staying Safe Outdoors ​​​Keep your family safe this summer by following these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Also, see Summer Safety Tips: Sun and Water Safety​ for more information. Fireworks Safety​​ Fireworks can result in...