by Chris Barnard | Mar 10, 2015 | Dentistry for Kids
According to a report released last Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, cavities in preschoolers appear to be declining and fewer young children have untreated dental decay – here in the United States. Children’s tooth decay...
by Chris Barnard | Aug 12, 2014 | Dentistry for Kids
Back to school season is on top of us already, can you believe it? It seems like just five or six weeks ago we were talking about how summer is the smile season, and our favorite things about summer that make us smile. OK, maybe it was exactly that long ago…but who’s...
by Lindsay Sterling | Jul 18, 2013 | Dentistry for Kids
Preventing Kids Tooth Decay According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, about 40 percent of children have tooth decay by age 5. Improper or infrequent brushing and flossing are the main causes. Proper oral care can prevent children’s...
by Chris Barnard | Aug 21, 2012 | Dentistry for Kids
On August 14, the Ad Council publicly announced their partnership with a coalition of more than 35 leading dental organizations to launch the First Campaign on Children’s Oral Health. Of course we also need to instill in our kids the importance of flossing every day...
by Chris Barnard | Apr 3, 2012 | Dental Care, Dentistry for Kids
Most kids don’t even know what the heck optimal means, and they sure as heckfire don’t care about dental health, but the question remains. Could an app teach our kids proper oral health care habits at such an early age? Maybe we need to give...