According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of children aged 6 to 9 have had cavities in their primary or permanent teeth. About 1 in 5 adults has at least one cavity. Teaching ...

University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Stephen Mitchell, DMD, professor of pediatric dentistry in the School of Dentistry, answers questions about when to book a child’s first appointment and how to ...

Many parents aren’t sure when their child should first see a dentist. Some children have grown all of their 'baby' teeth before they're two, which can feel early to be visiting a dentist. Particularly ...

News spoke with a pediatric dentist who says that the first appointment should be much easier than most think... well before your child can talk.

After weeks of watching your baby drool and fuss, you finally spot that first little tooth bud popping up through the gums. Over the next couple of years, your baby's gummy smile will gradually be ...

Be prepared for common childhood dental emergencies and discover essential tips to protect your child’s smile. Curious to ...