University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Stephen Mitchell, DMD, professor of pediatric dentistry in the School of Dentistry, answers questions about when to book a child’s first appointment and how to ...

Role play with a stuffed animal, then bring it to the appointment. For children, much of the anxiety surrounding a visit to the dentist is due to not knowing exactly what to expect, so Dr. Tsai ...

Pediatric dentist Christina Arrieta in Ramona is making it her life’s work to see that children have positive experiences at the dentist.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of children aged 6 to 9 have had cavities in their primary or permanent teeth. About 1 in 5 adults has at least one cavity. Teaching ...

Many parents wait until their child has a full set of teeth or, worse, until a toothache appears before visiting a dentist. However, the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles is laid long before ...