When Taylor Nitti, a mother of four from Minnesota, brought her children along to a quick dental cleaning, she expected a routine visit, not a letter that would ignite a parenting debate across the ...

Family structure may partly influence whether children experience dental fear and anxiety, according to the results of a new study. Researchers found that children with siblings feared the dentist ...

Helping your children overcome their fear of the dentist will help them keep their teeth and gums healthy. Allison Diaz Miami Herald file Dental anxiety is a real thing – approximately 10 to 20 ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Pediatric dentist Dr. Lisa Lazzara says a visit to her new Annadale office for many kids feels like “a trip to Disney World.” Through bright, colorful murals and props, Lazzara ...

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 ...

Amber Were, D.D.S., has discovered that there is more to being a pediatric dentist than merely learning the dental skills. She says when it comes to treating children, there also is a bit of ...