THURSDAY, Jan. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If the sound of a dental drill sends shivers up your spine, you’re likely in good company: Finnish researchers say that one of every two adults fear the dentist at least a little, while one in 10 are very afraid. But the researchers […]
Kids And Teen Dentistry
AW! Therapy dogs make trip to dentist more calming for kids
A lot of people get nervous about going to the dentist. Some are downright afraid of it. And for kids, it can be especially frightening.But a dental practice in Tennessee has found an adorable solution to the problem.”I had a vision of Enchanted Forest for this office because I wanted […]
California doesn’t ensure the safe use of sedation on kids at the dentist. As an anesthesiologist, I’m worried
In 2015, Caleb Sears, a 6-year-old from Albany, died after being put under general anesthesia for a tooth extraction. Caleb’s death prompted Caleb’s Law, which, beginning in 2017, requires the California State Dental Board to collect and study data related to such tragedies. In the five years since Caleb’s Law […]
The 2022 Health Care Power 100
1. Leslie C. Davis President and CEO, UPMC Leslie Davis / Submitted After a successful run heading UPMC’s Health Services Division – which encompasses 40 hospitals and dozens of ancillary facilities – Leslie C. Davis became CEO of UPMC last year. She oversees the largest non-governmental employer in Pennsylvania – […]
Major toothache: A look inside dental care in Washington
When you break an arm or hit your head, you can go to an emergency room and someone will help you, even if you can’t pay. But if you show up with a terrible toothache, the ER can’t really do much. They don’t have dentists on staff. The most they […]
Sacramento Magazine’s Top Dentists 2021
“If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to?” That’s the question Professional Research Services has asked thousands of dentists in order to determine who should be on the Top Dentists list. Dentists and specialists were asked to take into consideration years […]
5 Best Pediatric Dentists in Las Vegas, NV
Below is a list of the top and leading Pediatric Dentists in Las Vegas. To help you find the best Pediatric Dentists located near you in Las Vegas, we put together our own list based on this rating points list. Las Vegas’ Best Pediatric Dentists: The top-rated Pediatric Dentists in […]
Viral Facebook post sparks criminal investigation into pediatric dentist
HALIFAX – A pediatric dentist in Nova Scotia is accused of traumatizing generations of children in a case that raises questions about whether the Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia should be allowed to discipline its own members. Following a 15-month investigation, Halifax police charged 78-year-old Errol Gaum with eight […]
Brushing Up on Oral Health for Kids
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and there’s no better time to confront the food, bacteria, and gunk that lurks in the deepest recesses of every child’s mouth. It’s difficult enough to get youngsters to brush and harder still to scrub down the first set of permanent molars that […]
Braces and orthodontics – NHS
Credit: Around a third of children need orthodontic treatment. Find answers to some common questions about braces and orthodontics. Why have braces? The purpose of orthodontic treatment is to make the best of your teeth. This includes straightening your teeth so you’re able to care for your teeth and gums more […]
Children & Teen Dental Group Announces Name Change to Oak Dental Partners
ATLANTA, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Children & Teen Dental Group (“C&TDG”), founded in 2015 by CEO Lee Provow, announced today that it has changed its name to Oak Dental Partners. The company is a Dental Support Organization (“DSO”) that has grown to 25 affiliated pediatric dental and orthodontic offices across […]
NYPL’s Best Books of 2021 for Kids and Teens
Just in time for the holidays, the New York Public Library announced its list of the best kids’ and teen books in 2021, recommending books across multiple genres. The books were all published in 2021 and selected by committees of expert librarians from the NYPL system, which serves the Bronx, […]