Like most mammals, humans are diphyodont: We have two sets of teeth – baby teeth and adult teeth. The technical term for our baby teeth is deciduous teeth because they fall out, the same way deciduous ...

According to a CDC health report, in 2024, about 17% of kids between the age of 6 to 9 years old had a cavity in their baby or permanent teeth.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and a pediatric dentist says simple daily habits can protect your ...

One in three Australian children have tooth decay by the time they start school. This rises to more than 40% by the time they're 8 or 9. Teeth decay occurs when frequent and excessive amounts of sugar ...

February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and in the most recent episode of 12 Health, Shannon Hegy sat down with ...

Experts are now encouraging parents to consider a new, untraditional way to possibly help their child’s future health by saving their baby’s teeth. Thanks to advancements in technology, STEM cells can ...

By Dr. Paul McConnell Oral health is more than just a bright smile, it’s an important part of a child’s growth, development and overall well-being. Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among ...

Developing your child’s dental routine can be a daunting task – especially if you are a new parent. Taking care of your child’s teeth right from the start not only helps guide their permanent teeth ...

Nearly half of British children have a confidence crisis when it comes to how their teeth look, but Aquafresh is looking to change that – with some help from Rankin. The celebrated photographer has ...

Horror stories abound: toddlers with four cavities on their first trip to the dentist, baby teeth that fall out too early, thumb-sucking that leads to years of braces. The lesson? Even though your ...

Director, Center for Community Child Health Royal Children's Hospital; Professor, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne; Theme Director Population Health, Murdoch Children's Research ...