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1 week ago | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Kevin Henry |Mark Burhenne
Global oral health problems among adolescents and young adults may have become more common and more disabling due to rising rates of periodontitis and tooth loss. This study was published recently in BMC Oral Health. Furthermore, these issues remain a major concern in both high- and low-resource countries, the authors wrote.
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1 month ago | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Kevin Henry |Mark Burhenne
Raising children with warmth and emotional support, as well firm behavioral control, may demonstrate better behavior during dental visits. This study was recently published in BMC Oral Health. However, being stricter and employing an authoritarian style or using a permissive parenting style may result in less cooperative pediatric patients requiring longer operative time at the dentist, the authors wrote.
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1 month ago | 
drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Kevin Henry |Ava Barros |Mark Burhenne
Dental practice closures during COVID-19 led to a rise in emergency room (ER) visits for dental problems in children, according to researchers from the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry. Even after New York dental offices reopened in May 2020, ER visits for dental problems remained elevated among Medicaid-enrolled children. Families with young children struggled to access dental care, adding strain to overwhelmed hospitals, according to a press release dated March 11 from NYU.
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1 month ago | 
drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Kevin Henry |Ava Barros |Mark Burhenne
Money appears to be tight for the tooth fairy. For the second consecutive year, the average value of a single lost tooth in the U.S. in 2025 plummeted by 14%, according to results from the Delta Dental Plans Association "2025 Original Tooth Fairy Poll."The average value of a lost tooth fell 83¢ from $5.84 to $5.01, which marks one of the most dramatic year-over-year declines in tooth fairy giving since the poll's inception in 1998, according to a Delta Dental press release dated February 25.
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2 months ago | 
drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Kevin Henry |Ava Barros |Mark Burhenne
Exclusively breastfeeding an infant for the first six months after birth may be a protective factor against early childhood caries, according to a new study published on February 12 in the Journal of Dentistry. Furthermore, breast milk may prevent caries by changing a child's oral microbial count and proportion, which may prevent caries, the authors wrote.
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2 months ago | 
drbicuspid.com | Kevin Henry |Mark Burhenne |Ava Barros |Melissa Busch
Illinois has a reason to flash those pearly whites. It was named the U.S. state with the best dental health while Arkansas was ranked the worst, according to an analysis recently released from personal finance website WalletHub. WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia using 25 key metrics, including the share of adults who visited a dentist in the past year and the number of dentists per capita.
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2 months ago | 
drbicuspid.com | Mark Burhenne |Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Chris Kammer
Editor's note: With Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it is possible that the rumblings from November of fluoride being removed from public water systems, could come true. Using that as a potential backdrop, we asked five dentists for their opinions on the move and how it could impact dentistry. Here's what they said.
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2 months ago | 
drbicuspid.com | Mark Burhenne |Melissa Busch |Ava Barros
Factors including sex, unhealthy lifestyles, and problematic internet use (PIU) may significantly increase the risk of caries in pediatric patients, according to research recently published in BMC Oral Health. Furthermore, making small changes, including encouraging kids not to skip breakfast, having appropriate bedtimes, and reducing screen time, may help prevent cavities in children, the authors wrote.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Mark Burhenne |Chris Kammer
Fluoride has long been hailed as a miracle ingredient for preventing tooth decay. But as a dentist with more than 40 years of experience, I'm here to tell you that it's time to reevaluate the conversation. For years, fluoride's benefits have been sold as a one-size-fits-all solution, especially in water fluoridation, yet the recent federal court ruling challenges this status quo. First, let's bust a few myths. Fluoride isn't a catch-all solution.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
experiencelife.lifetime.life | Mo Perry |Bonnie Blodgett |Mark Burhenne |Anjula Razdan
1) Brush your teeth. “A toothbrush is one of the best tools people can use,” says Malterud. Regular brushing — two or three times a day — helps remove plaque and food particles to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Use a soft-bristled brush, which is easier on the gums, and take your time, spending at least two minutes scouring all the surfaces of the teeth from every angle.
