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 ...
UCSF School of Dentistry resident Kimiya Abtahi, DDS, counts aloud while gently brushing her 11-year-old patient’s teeth. The boy, Alex, sits perfectly still while his mother, father and younger ...
An angered mom revealed that her children were scheduled for surgery that she did not consent to after agreeing to have their school's dental program clean their teeth. In a TikTok video, Alicia ...
SALT LAKE CITY — The American Dental Association has long recommended that everyone see the dentist at least once every six months. But many Americans are not following through with this suggestion.
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 ...
Here is breaking it down age-by-age, keeping things real. Starting early: Babies to six-year-olds The NHS says brushing should begin the moment that tiny first tooth shows up - sometimes around six ...
KENT COUNTY, Michigan — As we close out National Autism Acceptance Month, we’re looking at a new app developed for the autistic community and highlighting a local dentistry group that’s opened its ...
When Taylor Nitti, a mother of four from Minnesota, brought her children along to a quick dental cleaning, she expected a routine visit, not a letter that would ignite a parenting debate across the ...