Scientists have revealed a simple, low-cost solution to the most prevalent chronic disease among children: tooth decay. More than half of U.S. children aged between 6 and 9 have had a cavity in at ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -Taking your kid to the dentist regularly is really important, that includes getting regular fluoride treatments. Now a new report says the type of fluoride treatment children get ...

A lack of oral health literacy among caregivers and access to dental services is driving tooth decay in young children research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has confirmed, with early childhood ...

Going to the dentist isn’t always a pleasant experience especially if you’re a kid. And while regular check-ups are vital, proper daily care is just as important. Oral health experts at the University ...

Dental caries, also known as tooth decay, is the most common chronic disease in children in the United States — and your child’s pediatrician, family doctor or nurse can play an important role in ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An estimated 6.5 million U.S. children cared for through the Medicaid public health insurance program have untreated tooth decay, according to a report released on Wednesday.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – We’re all familiar with the phrase “There’s an app for that.” Soon, there will be one to detect tooth decay and other dental problems. It’s being developed right now by the ...

Children who grew up with household dysfunction were more likely to have tooth decay in a new study, published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry on August 28. Also, children who experienced ...

Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children nationwide, the CDC reports, and can begin as early as a child’s first birthday. The good news is, parents and caregivers can ...

When it comes to the first year of school for Michigan children, that means meeting with a dentist. Health officials say a new dental screening requirement for kindergarten students is meant to catch ...

BRITISH kids are some of the least healthy in Europe, warn MPs who branded it a “source of shame”. A report by the Commons ...

A new survey finds high rates of dental decay for Kentucky's young children. A new survey finds high rates of dental decay for Kentucky children 2-5 years old. The survey comes as a Republican state ...