UCSF School of Dentistry resident Kimiya Abtahi, DDS, counts aloud while gently brushing her 11-year-old patient’s teeth. The boy, Alex, sits perfectly still while his mother, father and younger ...

Tooth decay can begin as soon as your child gets their first baby tooth. Fluoride, dental sealants, and regular dental cleanings can help prevent cavities from developing. According to the Centers for ...

For children with autism, a trip to the dentist can feel overwhelming due to the unfamiliar sights, sounds, and sensations. James Bekker, DMD, from the University of Utah School of Dentistry shares ...

SALT LAKE CITY — The American Dental Association has long recommended that everyone see the dentist at least once every six months. But many Americans are not following through with this suggestion.

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 ...

Ayana Brooks got the best lesson in how small the world can be peering into the mouth of a patient. Brooks, a senior dental hygiene student at Indiana University Northwest, was performing a ...

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Kids don’t come with instructions, so one U.S. Army dentist at Fort Leavenworth shared what parents should know about helping their children establish good oral hygiene ...