Health scientists have long disputed the role of vitamin D in preventing tooth decay. A new review of existing studies suggests that vitamin D may indeed have a role in tooth health. The review encompassed 24 controlled clinical trials from the 1920s to the 1980s. About 3,000 children in several countries participated. Vitamin D levels in many populations are declining while dental caries in children are increasing.
Month: November 2012
Fear of the dentist is passed on to children by their parents
The father acts as an intermediary for dentist fear between both mother and children. Fear of visiting the dentist is a frequent problem in pediatric dentistry. A new study confirms the emotional transmission of dentist fear among family members and analyses the different roles that mothers and fathers might play.
Link between obesity and dental health in homeless children strengthened
Obesity and dental cavities increase and become epidemic as children living below the poverty level age, according to nurse researchers.