With over 51 million school hours missed per year because of dental problems, we think it’s pretty safe to say that taking steps to prevent dental problems and dental emergencies in school age children is a good idea. Here are some back to school dental tips and reminders for our patient’s and their families. Supervise…

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15 (UPI) — Poor oral health, cavities and tooth pain can put children at a serious disadvantage in school, resulting in lower grades, U.S. researchers say. Roseann Mulligan of the Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California, and colleagues examined nearly 1,500 socioeconomically disadvantaged elementary and high school children…

Today’s article in the Charlotte Observer speaks to exactly what we’ve been preaching at Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry for the last few years…the excess consumption of fruit juices is a real problem for kids today. It is directly linked to childhood obesity, early onset diabetes and, of course, dental caries! We love the article’s quotes…”Don’t drink…

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in children’s oral health, announced today the launch of its new consumer-based website http://www.mychildrensteeth.org/ A comprehensive resource for parents and caregivers, MyChildrensTeeth.org gathers together all of the AAPD’s articles and information that are useful to the general public in one convenient place. Some of parents’…