Taking your baby to the dentist may seem premature, but early pediatric dental care plays a critical role in lifelong oral ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As we emerge from our pandemic cocoons and begin catching up on all the things we either purposefully put off or simply couldn’t fathom attempting over the past year, we may come to the realization ...