Pediatric Dentistry

CHICAGO, Illinois – The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in children’s oral health, continues to emphasize that the way to decrease children’s tooth decay is by visiting a dentist early on. The AAPD recommends that each child should have a dental home by his/her first birthday.

CHICAGO, Illinois – The ADA Foundation has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to help improve children’s oral health under its Samuel Harris Fund for Children’s Dental Health. Proposals must be received by July 17, 2007.

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – The Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) will use a grant from the Delta Dental Foundation to provide additional free dental care to children who recently participated in the American Dental Association’s nationwide Give Kids a Smile dental program for children in need.

CHICAGO, Illinois – Building upon it’s National Dental Hygiene Month efforts in October, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) will continue to emphasize the importance of a good oral health care routine in the prevention of Early Childhood Caries (ECC), in recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month in February.

CHICAGO, Illinois – Most parents are well aware of the importance of taking care of their children’s teeth, so it comes as a shock when they learn their toddlers have cavities during a checkup. Tooth decay among young children is on the rise—and many experts believe that sippy cups containing sugary beverages are responsible.

CHICAGO, Illinois – It’s one of the hardest habits to break and can require a great deal of persuasion: Parents often struggle with weaning their child off of a pacifier.

ANN ARBOR, Michigan – University of Michigan School of Dentistry dental and dental hygiene students will team up with faculty members to provide free oral health care services to children from low-income families on Saturday, February 3.

MILWAUKIE, Oregon – Multnomah Dental Society (MDS) will help improve children’s dental care in the local community thanks to an award of $1,500 grant from the American Dental Association Foundation’s (ADAF) Samuel Harris Fund.

WARWICKSHIRE, United Kingdom – The UK’s leading oral health charity is backing a criticised Government campaign to improve brushing among children, saying ‘poor oral health routines cause more dental problems than lack of dentists’.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – With children heading back to school, the BC Dental Association (BCDA) suggests this is a good time for parents to plan for healthy lunches and snacks that can help prevent tooth decay. Parents are the best role models to show their children how to keep their teeth and mouth in good shape by instilling healthy eating and snacking habits.