Surge in oral sedatives on young patients often driven by lure of big profits. July 12, 2012 — -- American children are being put at risk by inadequately trained dentists who often seek to ...

Cavities, or dental caries, are the most common chronic disease in children. Experts estimate more than 50% of kids have cavities in their primary teeth. The condition is five times more common than ...

NEWTON - Bubble Dentistry in Newton is hoping to eliminate the fear of appointments for children. "Fear more than any other factor keeps people away from the dentist and I would say a lot of it is ...

For children with autism, a trip to the dentist can feel overwhelming due to the unfamiliar sights, sounds, and sensations. James Bekker, DMD, from the University of Utah School of Dentistry shares ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say children should first see a dentist at about the age of 3. Pansfun Images/Stocksy United A pediatrician’s group has released updated recommendations for children’s ...

A Des Moines dentist whose staff reported that she reused gloves on patients has agreed to pay a $2,500 fine.The Des Moines Register says documents show Dr. Rebecca Westra recently agreed to pay the ...

The Affordable Care Act makes vision and dental care available to more children. The law requires that insurance companies offer these benefits for children in all health plans offered in the ...

More than 40% of children in England did not see a dentist last year, NHS statistics show - a figure the British Dental Association says is embarrassing. The BDA said regular dental check-ups were the ...