The laws would amend present public well being regulation to empower kids beneath age 18 who’re categorised as “runaway or homeless youth,” or RHY, to present consent for medical, dental, well being and hospital providers, and comes amid a wave of laws focusing on trans children elsewhere within the nation. […]
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Inside Ontario’s ‘scary’ child-welfare system where kids are ‘commodities’
18:59 Kids ‘may not be safe’ in Ontario’s child welfare system Kids ‘may not be safe’ in Ontario’s child welfare system – May 28, 2022 A joint investigation by Global News and APTN has found disturbing conditions inside Ontario’s group homes, a network of private and not-for-profit facilities meant to […]
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 […]
RUN, BIKE, SWIM: Kids triathlon is coming to Greenfield – The Daily Reporter
Dominic Brown transitions from swimming to biking at a past triathlon event for kids. Browns’ father, fitness trainer Devon Brown, was instrumental in bringing a Kids TRI for Kids triathlon to Greenfield. Registration is now open for the June 12 event. Submitted Photo GREENFIELD — A triathlon just for kids […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
A Healthy Mouth Could Be a Lifesaver for Kids With Heart Conditions – Consumer Health News
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Kids with heart conditions are more likely than their peers to have frequent cavities, toothaches or bleeding gums, a new U.S. government study finds. Researchers found that of U.S. children and teenagers with heart conditions, 10% had only “poor” to “fair” dental health, […]
5 Best Kids Dental Insurance Companies in 2022
Did you know most of our readers prefer DentalInsurance.com for their dental insurance needs? Need to get your child to the dentist for a toothache that just won’t quit? You might not have dental insurance through your employer — and it may be more affordable to purchase a children’s dental […]
Local dentists provide clinic for parents, kids experiencing homelessness
Dr. Loveleen Brar, far left, talks with Suzette Steele at the Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center. Behind, Dr. Sukhi Jassar examines 3-year-old Rowan’s teeth while big sister Kacie observes on March 18. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror With stuffed animals and balloons in hand, Suzette Steele’s three kids sat bravely for their […]
Kids’ Dental Anesthesia: What Parents Should Know
March 3, 2021 — A handful of tragic cases involving children who died during dental appointments have prompted a closer look at pediatric dentists’ growing use of anesthesia for kids having routine procedures like cavity fillings, root canals, and tooth extractions. In Minnesota, a Twin Cities dentist paid a $2 […]
The ‘Oreo Test’ and Other Ways to Help Kids’ Oral Health | Health News
By Dennis Thompson, HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) TUESDAY, Feb. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Worried your kid isn’t brushing his or her teeth properly? You might want to try the Oreo test. “If the child eats an Oreo and brushes their teeth and the parent can still see the Oreos, they […]