USPSTF Urges Docs to Help Prevent Tooth Decay in Young Children
Primary care clinicians should apply fluoride varnish to the teeth of all children younger than 5 years of age to prevent dental caries
Prevention Of Dental Caries
USPSTF Advises Applying Fluoride Dental Varnish for Young Children
Fluoride supplementation recommended for children 6 months and older if water supply does not contain enough fluoride
Can Frequent Mouthwash Use Up the Risk of Prediabetes/Diabetes?
Study authors explained that using antibacterial mouthwash can eradicate oral microbes needed for nitric oxide formation and place the user at risk for metabolic disorders.
AAP: Policy Statement Regarding Fruit Juice Consumption
The AAP also states that human milk or infant formula is sufficient for infants whereas low-fat/nonfat milk and water are sufficient for older children.
Alzheimer’s Drug May Help in Natural Tooth Repair Process
Biodegradable collagen sponges that deliver tideglusib, an Alzheimer’s disease treatment, were shown to stimulate renewal of stem cells in the tooth pulp, encouraging natural tooth repair.
CDC: More Dental Sealants Needed Among Low-Income Children
Treatments that seal a child’s back teeth can prevent most cavities, but many children -particularly those living in poverty – don’t get them, according to research published in the early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Primary Tooth Eruption Predictors Examined
Gum irritation, irritability, and drooling, but not fever, are the most frequent signs of primary tooth eruption, according to a meta-analysis published online February 18 in Pediatrics.
Secondhand Smoke in Infancy Could Harm Children’s Teeth
Children exposed to secondhand smoke at 4 months of age may be at risk for tooth decay by age 3.
Dental Visits: Opportunities for Drug Screenings?
According to researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, most dentists have asked their patient about illicit drug use but questions remain about the feasibility of offering preventive screening and testing alongside dental care.
Physician-Provided Oral Health Services Can Cut Cavities
For kindergarten students, physician-based comprehensive preventive oral health services (POHS) are associated with a reduction in caries, but no improvement in subsequent use of dental treatment.
