Even where care is available, affordability often becomes the next hurdle. The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation’s 2023 report found that nearly four in ten Arizonans without dental insurance skip ...

The Food and Drug Administration is restricting the use of fluoride supplements used to strengthen children’s teeth.

According to Dr. Sones, the development of cavities is primarily driven by acid-producing bacteria that metabolize sugars in ...

New evidence suggests that introducing common sources of food allergies in the first year of life is associated with reductions in new cases in children. But prevention is only part of the story.

Over a dozen Head Start programs are set to close in rural Georgia, leaving families without many essential services.

Research shows that children enrolled in Head Start are more likely to see improvements in their health, such as dental screenings, than children who aren’t enrolled in the program. The programs’ ...

TJC is offering free dental care for kids in Tyler. Learn how to sign up for this one-day event before spots fill up.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis warned Friday that Medicaid costs would consume most of the state budget in coming years if work isn’t done now to reign in its spending.

Kansas City Head Start centers will stay open for now, despite prior concerns the federal shutdown would force closures on Nov. 1. Instead, local providers have agreed to take a financial gamble to ...

Cavities remain one of the most common yet preventable health problems among children, but local pediatric dentist Dr. Matt ...

Zohran Mamdani’s win comes at a crossroads for New York City schools: The $41 billion system is grappling with low college ...