If five states ban fluoride in drinking water, 132,572 additional children would need a cavity filled or a tooth pulled.

"I absolutely don't think that's okay that teachers are giving out lollies as incentives or as rewards in the classroom or ...

West Sussex County Council is celebrating World Oral Health Day on Friday, 20 March 2026. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to SussexWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that ...

Beth and Don Murray, of Ohio, are among the estimated 2.2 million people in the country who’ve been raising their grandchildren, many of them because addiction derailed the usual plans, leaving mother ...

Early oral health education plays a key role in supporting a child’s overall growth and well-being. Many parents begin ...

In 2024, about 15% of children in the U.S. ages 1 to 17 reported oral health problems, according to data analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Across the nation, more children are entering ERs for preventable tooth problems. Dentists, hygienists, and researchers attributed that trend to a shortage of pediatric dental care professionals in ru ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The emergence of baby teeth might be among new parents’ worst ...

A massive study from the University of Copenhagen found that poor oral health during childhood is a significant predictor of ...

Jonah Reynolds sits with his father in May 2022 after a doctor extracted a tooth that caused him severe pain. (Geneva ...

He refused the pain medication that his mom, Geneva Reynolds, tried to give him. He didn't sleep or eat and cried constantly. Within a few days, Reynolds became so desperate that she and her husband ...

ALL RIGHT, WELL, PROPER DENTAL CARE IS REALLY A BIG PART OF A PERSON’S OVERALL HEALTH, BUT NEARLY HALF OF KIDS IN THE UNITED ...