A visit to the dentist is full of novel sensory experiences for a child with autism spectrum disorder. Prepare for success with these tips from Dr. Ahmed El-Maghraby from Midwestern University. For a ...

During that first dental visit, the dentist gently checks baby teeth, gum health, and jaw development. The visit is brief and ...

Role play with a stuffed animal, then bring it to the appointment. For children, much of the anxiety surrounding a visit to the dentist is due to not knowing exactly what to expect, so Dr. Tsai ...

Many parents aren’t sure when their child should first see a dentist. Some children have grown all of their 'baby' teeth before they're two, which can feel early to be visiting a dentist. Particularly ...

University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Stephen Mitchell, DMD, professor of pediatric dentistry in the School of Dentistry, answers questions about when to book a child’s first appointment and how to ...

Choosing the right pediatric dentist is an important decision for ensuring your child’s dental health and overall well-being. Pediatric dentistry is a specialized field that focuses on the unique ...

If you have a little one, you’ll want to make sure you’re properly brushing their teeth! There are specific techniques to use to help keep your babies mouth as healthy as possible. Check out tips from ...

A few three-year-olds were in the dress-up corner pretending to be dentists. One of them had recently been and wanted to act out what had happened to her with her friends. Two of them put on gowns and ...