Avoidance behavior: Postponing dental visits teaches children that dental care is something to fear rather than a normal routine. In contrast, calm and positive parental behavior promotes resilience.

Growing up poor, Robert Ripley did not have access to great dentistry. “We only went in when something bothered us and then it was a bad experience when we went,” Ripley said. “They really didn’t care ...

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 ...

A lot of people get nervous about going to the dentist. Some are downright afraid of it. And for kids, it can be especially frightening.But a dental practice in Tennessee has found an adorable ...

SALT LAKE CITY — The American Dental Association has long recommended that everyone see the dentist at least once every six months. But many Americans are not following through with this suggestion.