pediatric
feature
by Paul Casamassimo, DDS, MS
To address the nationwide threat to children's health posed by dental caries,
the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recently introduced its
first-ever "The State of Little Teeth Report," exploring key issues related to the
oral health of children.
The report draws on the latest scientific research and best available expertise to examine the public-health crisis of tooth decay among young children in
the United States, including a look at the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
on children's oral health. In addition to examining the problems and their causes,
the report explores what can be done to solve the crisis. This article distills much
of the information in the report to explain the current status and the challenges
ahead to conquer early childhood caries (ECC).
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