Latest Pediatric Dentistry Stories

Study is Among the First to Assess Each State's Compliance Along with Best Dental Practices for Infants & Toddlers CHICAGO, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the March issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), investigators from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the leading authority on children's oral health, present a study titled, "State Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Guidelines: Adherence to...

Smithsonian Video Provides Answers during Pediatric Dental Health Month Special Partnership with American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History unveils a YouTube video today that finally answers the age-old question, "What does the tooth fairy do with all of those teeth?" The Tooth Fairy File is a "mockumentary" aimed at parents and caregivers of young children to explain to...

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Studies show tooth decay affects children in the United States more than any other chronic infectious disease and is five times as common as asthma. That's the bad news. The good news is that it's entirely preventable. As National Children's Dental Health Month kicks off, Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) is providing parents with simple ways to lead their children to good, healthy oral hygiene. "As a parent, our role is to...

Noble Smile Family and Cosmetic Dentistry is updating its website in order to provide visitors with a better experience. Katy, Texas (PRWEB) December 31, 2012 The Katy dentists at Noble Smile Family and Cosmetic Dentistry began a partnership with Fahrenheit Marketing earlier this month in order to provide visitors to their website with a better experience. The Internet marketing experts at Fahrenheit Marketing will work with Noble Smile Family and Cosmetic Dentistry to make the dental...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Learning about oral health can be informative and fun at the same time. The Pennsylvania Dental Association's (PDA) website features a section specifically designed for kids, and we encourage you to check it out. The Kids' Corner, www.padental.org/kidscorner, is an excellent resource for children of all ages and features the lovable Topher Tooth. It includes interactive games and activities, information on brushing and...

CHICAGO, Dec. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dr. John S. Rutkauskas, Chief Executive Officer of The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) was selected as the 2012 recipient of the Outstanding Public Advocacy Award on behalf of the Friends of the National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research (FNIDCR). The award was presented to Dr. Rutkauskas during FNIDCR's Annual Conference & Awards Dinner for its members and friends, including distinguished leaders from...

As a premier Pediatric Dentist office in Las Vegas, Smile Reef has been taking extra measures to promote dental health for children during the Holiday season. Dr. Jaren Jensen, DDS, has been reaching out to the Vegas community with fun Holiday activities for kids. Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) December 06, 2012 Children’s dental care should always be a parents’ priority for their young ones. In the course of a year, regular checkups and extra attention should be part of the routine to...

Emerald Coast Dentistry, a Fort Walton Beach dental practice owned by Dr. Erin Sutton, is dedicated to charitable action in the region. This year, the practice has raised over $3,000 for the Smiles for Life Foundation. Fort Walton Beach, FL (PRWEB) December 03, 2012 Emerald Coast Dentistry is one of Fort Walton Beach's leading cosmetic and family dental practices, particularly for special needs patients. The clinic specializes in providing exceptional full-service dental care to...

CHICAGO, Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Halloween is just around the corner, and although candy consumption is almost unavoidable this time of year, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) wants parents and children to know that there are both good and bad candy options, both of which may find their way into children's trick-or-treat bags this fall. "Of course, dentists do not advocate that children eat large amounts of sugary treats, but it is that time of year, so we want...

CHICAGO, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the authority on children's oral health, is encouraging parents and caregivers to enjoy a happy Halloween by simply brushing their children's teeth for two minutes, twice a day. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100222/AAPDLOGO) In time for back-to-school season, the AAPD joined with the Ad Council, as part of the Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Health Lives, to launch a...