New York Times Spotlights the Devastation Caused by Dental Disease in Young Children
In a Seattle-datelined story, a recent article in The New York Times brings greater attention to the increasing incidence and significant challenges of dental disease in very young children, and the need for increased prevention. “Preschoolers in Surgery for a Mouthful of Cavities” by Catherine Saint Louis begins by describing the extensive dental work –…
Oral Health Watch
16 hours ago
#DYK tooth decay can be prevented? Access to preventive oral health care like regular check ups, sealants and community water fluoridation can help a child grow up cavity free, setting them on a lifelong path of good oral - and overall - health. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
17 hours ago
#DYK tooth decay can be prevented? Access to preventive oral health care like regular check ups, sealants and community water fluoridation can help a child grow up cavity free, setting them on a lifelong path of good oral - and overall - health. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
December 4th is National Cookie Day. #DYK that drinking water is the preferred beverage because it is a sugar-free way to quench thirst and helps wash away food particles? And if your water is fluoridated? Even better! #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
December 4th is National Cookie Day. #DYK that drinking water is the preferred beverage because it is a sugar-free way to quench thirst and helps wash away food particles? And if your water is fluoridated? Even better! #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
5 days ago
Thanks to the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program, Washington state is a national leader in providing dental care for young lower-income kids and has dramatically increased the number of Apple Health-insured children accessing preventive oral health care and timely dental treatments. ...#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
5 days ago
Thanks to the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program, Washington state is a national leader in providing dental care for young lower-income kids and has dramatically increased the number of Apple Health-insured children accessing preventive oral health care and timely dental treatments. ...#teethmatter