COLUMBUS, Ohio — Millions of children in the United States face barriers to essential health care. It goes beyond physical exams and vaccinations to a lack of dental care. The obstacles range from ...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a nationwide effort to highlight the importance of good oral hygiene for children.

Regular dental visits are an important part of your child’s oral health routine. Children should see a dentist by the age of 1 and continue with visits twice a year (every six months) as they get ...

“We want kids to have a positive start in life to their dental experiences and understand the importance of taking care of their teeth and gums,” said Dr. Brian Martin, a pediatric dentist at Akron ...

Pediatric dentistry is the specialty of an age group rather than specific techniques. The field requires extensive knowledge of normal growth and development, behavior management, and all phases of ...