Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in America, affecting 50 percent of first-graders and 80 percent of 17-year-olds. Untreated tooth decay can affect a child’s health, well-being ...

I noticed with interest that Camas has decided that the wise move is to remove fluoride from the water. My dad had no fluoride in his water and had replaced almost all of his teeth by the time he died ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A physician who writes about challenges with navigating healthcare. I spoke with a pediatric dentist, Dr. Helen Mo, about the ...

When that first tooth emerges, start brushing — and other advice from pediatric dentists. By Melinda Wenner Moyer Pop quiz: At what age should kids first see a dentist? In a nationally representative ...