Pediatric dentistry Archives - Oral Health Group https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/category/clinical/pediatric-dentistry-2/ Serving The Dental Industry Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:52:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://media.oralhealthgroup.com/uploads/2023/02/cropped-cropped-ORAL-HEALTH-GROUP-270x270-1-32x32.png Pediatric dentistry Archives - Oral Health Group https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/category/clinical/pediatric-dentistry-2/ 32 32 Pacifier Use as a Cause of Malocclusions: How to Stop the Habit and Treat the Consequences https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/feature/pacifier-use-as-a-cause-of-malocclusions-how-to-stop-the-habit-and-treat-the-consequences/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:52:02 +0000 https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/?post_type=feature&p=1003976813 Abstract The use of a pacifier in newborns is a common practice. Extended use of the pacifier can cause deviation of the craniofacial growth in

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]]> The Hall Technique – Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/feature/the-hall-technique-teaching-an-old-dog-new-tricks/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:51:49 +0000 https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/?post_type=feature&p=1003976802 Background and Context Like many health fields, dentistry has been characterized throughout the years for innovating and improving upon existing interventions. Established and “classical” approaches,

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]]> Best Practices for Transitioning for Patients Who Live with Disabilities https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/feature/best-practices-for-transitioning-for-patients-who-live-with-disabilities/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:54:42 +0000 https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/?post_type=feature&p=1003976784 If you are thinking, “this article is not applicable to me”, then please consider the list of questions below: The relevance of this article extends

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]]> Tooth or Not, Advocate for Your Patient https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/feature/tooth-or-not-advocate-for-your-patient/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:54:27 +0000 https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/?post_type=feature&p=1003976771 Identifying the etiology of acute facial swelling in children can be a challenge due to growth and development, complex regional anatomy, and difficulty with obtaining

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]]> Top 7 Paediatric Questions Parents Ask At Dental Appointments https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/feature/top-7-paediatric-questions-parents-ask-at-dental-appointments/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:52:50 +0000 https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/?post_type=feature&p=1003976767 1. “Is the cleaning really necessary today?” Many parents do not see the benefits of dental prophylaxis as they see it as treatment they can

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]]> Retainers and the Importance of Orthodontic Retention https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/feature/retainers-and-the-importance-of-orthodontic-retention/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:52:39 +0000 https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/?post_type=feature&p=1003976752 Following orthodontic treatment, retention is fundamental in maintaining teeth in their corrected positions. Irrespective of the patient’s age, underlying malocclusion, or type of mechanotherapy used,

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]]> Thinking Outside the Box https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/feature/thinking-outside-the-box/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:47:25 +0000 https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/?post_type=feature&p=1003976743 The other day I had a young patient with severe anxiety in my office for a new patient examination. When the young child entered the

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]]> Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis in the Treatment of Pediatric Micrognathia and Obstructive Airway: Clinical Presentations https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/feature/mandibular-distraction-osteogenesis-in-the-treatment-of-pediatric-micrognathia-and-obstructive-airway-clinical-presentations/ https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/feature/mandibular-distraction-osteogenesis-in-the-treatment-of-pediatric-micrognathia-and-obstructive-airway-clinical-presentations/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:55:19 +0000 https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/?post_type=feature&p=1003973717 Abstract Severe mandibular hypoplasia, or micrognathia is a debilitating condition that hinders neonatal breathing, feeding, growth and development. This condition predisposes children to prolonged early

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]]> Parents in the Dental Operatory https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/feature/parents-in-the-dental-operatory/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 18:02:55 +0000 https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/?post_type=feature&p=1003971512 Should parents stay or should they go? Does your office have a policy about parents being in the treatment room with the child? Decades ago,

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