It’s one thing to let your tot handle the Cheerios (it’s just breakfast). But when it comes to brushing his teeth, your child’s oral health is at stake, which means you can’t skip it or let him have ...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and a pediatric dentist says simple daily habits can protect your ...

One in three Australian children have tooth decay by the time they start school. This rises to more than 40% by the time they're 8 or 9. Teeth decay occurs when frequent and excessive amounts of sugar ...

As a child, Bernadette Lukasik loved going to the dentist. She remembers begging her mother to make appointments, even though her brothers didn’t appreciate the requests. “I was a weird kid,” ...

England on Friday launched a national campaign to teach children in schools and nurseries how to brush their teeth properly, as the nation grapples with a dental health crisis. Up to six in 10 ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Toddlers appeared ...

Getting children to brush their teeth feels like so much work. Having them actually put their toothbrush onto their teeth is a struggle and then they use great globs of toothpaste or no toothpaste at ...

Developing your child’s dental routine can be a daunting task – especially if you are a new parent. Taking care of your child’s teeth right from the start not only helps guide their permanent teeth ...

Dr Burhenne highlights the importance of making the experience of brushing teeth enjoyable for children and not a task that they have to perform out of fear.

Corrections & clarifications: This story has been updated to reflect the age at which the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents should brush their children's teeth. Children are brushing ...

Director, Center for Community Child Health Royal Children's Hospital; Professor, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne; Theme Director Population Health, Murdoch Children's Research ...