Oral Microbial Activity May Help Identify Autism in Children

Gene expression activity within oral microbial communities may be altered in children with autism spectrum disorder, findings published in Autism Research revealed. These results suggested that changes … more

Malocclusion

Etiology of Malocclusion: Contributory Factors

Throughout history, successful treatment of a health condition has often preceded an understanding of what caused the problem. This is surely true of malocclusion. A … more

Neuroblastoma

Dental Abnormalities in a Child with Neuroblastoma

Introduction Neuroblastomas are tumors deriving from the peripheral nervous system, and arise from neural crest embryonic cells.1,2 According to a French study conducted in 2004, … more

Pediatric Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery

Medical History Of The Pediatric Patient Obtaining accurate histories for children during their primary assessment requires obtainment of information from third parties such as parents, … more

So You Want To Treat Children?

Paediatric dentistry has always been a challenge, especially in the area of patient management. Typically in the past, it was recommended that a child be … more