According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of children aged 6 to 9 have had cavities in their primary or permanent teeth. About 1 in 5 adults has at least one cavity. Teaching ...

The article explains why early dental care supports oral health, preventive care, and healthy development for a child's teeth ...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and it’s a good time to remind families that habits developed early can ...

Tooth decay can begin as soon as your child gets their first baby tooth. Fluoride, dental sealants, and regular dental cleanings can help prevent cavities from developing. According to the Centers for ...

Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the ...

Pediatric dentist Christina Arrieta in Ramona is making it her life’s work to see that children have positive experiences at the dentist.

The Erie County Health Department recently participated in the national Give Kids A Smile initiative which provided free dental care to 49 children in the community, according to a news release.

CONCORD, N.H. – Tucked away inside the teachers lounge at a New Hampshire elementary school, Amber Warner was having her teeth checked out for the first time. The 5-year-old sat back on what looked ...

Eight-year-old Jonah woke up one May morning with a swollen face and a toothache. He refused the pain medication that his mom, Geneva Reynolds, tried to give him. He didn't sleep or eat and cried ...