The average age of a child's first dental visit is about 2.5 years old, according to the results of a new U.S. survey released today. The findings indicate that three-quarters of parents are not ...

For many parents, it's a challenge in itself to get kids to sit still. Throw in a dentist's office with tools and loud noises, and it's easy to see why parents may dread their child's first visit to ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - If you’re a parent, you likely already know the importance of regular doctor check-ups. But when is the right age for your little one to visit the dentist? The Wisconsin Dental ...

A total of 21% of children included in the study needed restorative treatment after their first dental visit. The average age at the first dental exam was 3.6 years, despite recommendations that ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of children aged 6 to 9 have had cavities in their primary or permanent teeth. About 1 in 5 adults has at least one cavity. Teaching ...

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 ...

Good dental health practices are vital throughout your child’s life, but those practices are most impactful during the formative years. Travis Nelson, pediatric dentist and acting chair of UW ...