Pediatric Dentistry

Clinical evidence, research, and medical intelligence in Pediatric Dentistry.

Cleft Palate Study to Measure Caries and Enamel Defects in Children

A Belgian study will compare caries and enamel defects in children with cleft lip and/or palate against matched controls during routine dental visits.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · 20 hrs ago · 6 min read

Pediatric Dentistry·Nature

Maxillary labial frenulum shape linked to diastema in children

In 381 children, maxillary labial frenulum morphology was tied to dentition stage and midline diastema, but not gingival…

5 days ago

Pediatric Dentistry·medRxiv

CTZ Paste Noninferior to ZOE Pulpectomy in Primary Molars at 2 Years

Two-year follow-up of a multicentre trial found CTZ paste noninferior to zinc oxide-eugenol pulpectomy in primary molars, with…

6 days ago

Pediatric Dentistry·DentistryIQ

Pediatric dental anxiety: 3 U.S. practices reshape comfort care

Three U.S. pediatric dentistry models pair communication, pacing, and graduated sedation to reduce anxiety and improve cooperation in…

Oct 21, 2026

Pediatric Dentistry·SDMag

Mediterranean diet linked to healthier teeth and gums in children

A Turkish study found stronger Mediterranean diet adherence was associated with less plaque, less gingival inflammation and fewer…

Oct 19, 2026

Pediatric Dentistry·Dental Tidbits

Stainless Steel Crowns Gain Ground in Primary Molar Care

A pediatric dentist describes why stainless steel crowns are replacing repeat fillings for multi-surface decay in primary molars.

Oct 17, 2026

Pediatric Dentistry

Clinical evidence, research, and medical intelligence in Pediatric Dentistry.

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