Childhood exam motivates dental hygienist who cares for rural kids
Inspired by a school nurse, Lynda Gregorini now provides dental care and career mentoring to students in rural Michigan schools. This story is part of a series on the…
Two Simple Topical Treatments Halt Childhood Cavities for Years
NYU researchers found that two topical treatments can stop most childhood cavities from worsening for up to four years, supporting non-invasive care in schools. Credit: Shutterstock A school-based program using…
How leveraging technology can prevent early childhood cavities
Zhang Meng, director, Oclean’s Oral Health Research Institution | Image credit: Zhang Meng Technology is king these days, starting at a very young age. For kids aged 2 to 5…
Substance use during pregnancy and childhood dental caries: a Brazilian cohort study
Study design and ethical considerations This cohort study – the Brazilian Ribeirão Preto and São Luís Birth Cohorts (BRISA, acronym in Portuguese) – was approved by the local Research Ethics…