Dog eats homework, overslept alarms and a case of the flu are what come to mind when thinking of reasons a child skips school. But it turns out many parents – and teachers – might be be in the dark ...

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 ...

The No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children isn’t colds or flu. It’s tooth decay – and it’s contagious. Decay can start as soon as teeth appear in the mouth. By age 5, about 60 percent of ...

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 ...

ATLANTA, Ga. - Tooth decay in young children's baby teeth is on the rise, a worrying trend that signals the preschool crowd is eating too much sugar, according to the largest government study of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control considered fluoride in public water a great health achievement that prevents tooth decay in all children, regardless of socioeconomic status Calgary, Alberta voted ...

While year-on-year improvements have been made since 2011, the most recent data suggests progress has stalled.