Dr. Turab Rai created the Bright Smiles Community Outreach Coalition, which is quickly becoming a well-supported nonprofit in Western Ohio. At its core, the coalition’s mission is simple: spread ...

By Neha Sharma, DDS It’s no secret that parents want their children to feel healthy and confident. What is surprising is the ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - New research from the University of Michigan reveals concerning trends in children's dental hygiene ...

As long as the parents are informed, that is 90 percent of the battle, just making them aware of what’s going on,” said ...

Elmo runs through everything he does as part of his bedtime routine, including having dinner, bathing, putting on his pajamas, brushing his teeth ... with easy-to-read graphics.

There is no official guidance on whether to floss before or after brushing your teeth and no consensus among oral health professionals, but some dentists recommend flossing first. But the most ...

A town where children are three times more likely to ... part of a teacher's role to help pupils learn basic skills like teeth brushing. She added: "The job of teachers is to work really closely ...

“Children need anaesthetic more often than adults as you can’t pull six teeth out of a four year old in the chair,” Dr Keys said. Dr Keys said parents were being left in the dark.

A Kilkenny occupational therapist has explained how parents can help their children with sensory processing difficulties to brush their teeth. Some parents may find that their children become very ...

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Dr. Clemons recommends brushing your teeth at least twice a day for two minutes at a time and flossing once a day. You should also keep up with dentist appointments. She said the goal is to avoid ...