Dealing with the non-compliant child in dental hygiene care

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Effective oral hygiene instruction and regular recall appointments provide significant benefits for pediatric patients and are an essential part of the overall treatment plan. But what happens when the child you first meet is non-compliant?

ADA Recommends Acetaminophen, NSAIDs for Managing Pain in Pediatric Patients

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The American Dental Association (ADA) released a new guideline that is supporting opioid limits and recommending acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs when managing dental pain in children. The guidelines was developed by the ADA Science & Research Institute, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at the University … Read more

Weekly Wisdom: Tips for Treating Pediatric Patients

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  In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Dr. Sanj Mohanta shares her tips for treating pediatric patients.     Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!