Posts Tagged ‘Children’s dental health’
Most US states lack dental measures
A new study has revealed that most states in America lack policies which ensure access to preventative dentistry. Research by the Pew Center graded states on their dental health policies and found that only six received a grade A. The study suggested that even in these states there were still problems accessing dental care and […]
Dental charity donates $20k to new project
A dental charity has donated $20,000 to Oral Health America awarded the grant to the Deamonte Driver Dental Project, which aims to improve the oral health of communities in Prince George’s County. The project, which is based in schools, was set up after Deamonte Driver, 12, died in 2007 after an infection caused by a […]
Rugby star stores kids tooth cells
Former Rugby player and reality star Kyran Bracken has preserved stem cells from his children’s teeth to protect their future. The one-time England international, who won Dancing On Ice, discovered that storing the cells could potentially save his children Charlie, six, Jack, four, and Lochlan, one, should they develop any serious illnesses. Such illnesses include […]
Prevent baby bottle tooth decay
An association has issued some recommendations to help parents care for their baby’s new teeth. The American Dental Association has claimed that sweetened liquids like juices, formula and even some milks can harm a young child’s oral health because sugary substances can stick to gums and damage new soft emerging teeth. It has issued a […]
Nine-year-old wins toothbrush design contest
A nine-year-old Californian girl has won a competition with her design for a new toothbrush. Ambria Schneringer, from Ripon, was named as the winner of the Be a Dental Inventor Contest. The competition, which is part of National Children’s Dental Health Month and sponsored by Dr Fresh, asked kids from across the US to draw […]
Psychosocial issues cause child dental fear
Experts have suggested that children or adolescents with acute dental fear often have psychological issues. The researchers from University of Gothenburg’s Sahlgrenska Academy, Sweden, claimed that fear of dentistry is often found in children that have turbulent family backgrounds. Child dentistry specialist Annika Gustafsson said that young suffers with dental fear often came from families […]
Oregon dentist combats school tooth decay
An Oregon dentist has been combating tooth decay in schools in his area. Dr Travis Evans, who practices at Lakeside Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Tualatin, decided to educate local children with extra dental care this February as part of Children’s Dental Health Month. The slogan for Children’s Dental Health Month 2010 is “For a Sparkly […]
