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“There are better ways to protect children’s teeth than taking unapproved ingestible fluoride, which is now recognized to alter the gut microbiome. The microbiome is increasingly recognized to be central to a child’s health and development.”

Regulatory action targets concentrated ingestible fluoride products despite lack of formal approval process, citing microbiome and systemic health concerns in pediatric populations.

This study highlights an urgent need for adaptation in our healthcare systems – a 21% increase in pediatric dental emergencies during the first wave of COVID-19 underscores this point. It’s crucial that we ensure continued access to high-quality dental care for our pediatric patients, even amidst a global health crisis.

Discover how newer antibiotics like doxycycline can be safely prescribed to children under 8 without adverse dental effects, according to a recent systematic review. Learn more to enhance your prescribing practices.

Delve into the nuances of vital pulp therapies and explore how an informed, biologic approach can enhance treatment outcomes for children with deep caries lesions. Discover the AAPD’s latest guidelines and redefine your treatment strategies.

This study underscores the significant association between ASD and periodontitis in adolescents, emphasizing the need for vigilant oral health care in this population.