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The author discusses the mixed results of data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showing an increase rate of dental caries and increase rate in dental care among children. He provides an overview of why the people are witnessing an increase in caries experience among children ages 2-5. He suggests that the next step to improve the nutritional environment for children is to reduce their overall caries experience.

The article reports on a study by Jonathan D. Shenkin and colleagues related to the oral health of children with special health care need (CSHCN). It summarizes sources and literature in response to oral health CSHCN and discusses opportunities to address identified gaps. Further it presents information on the U.S. Social Security Administration's program for CSHCN, utilization of oral health services by CSHCN, and suggestions to improve oral health care for individuals with special needs.

Purpose/question: To determine the outcomes of completing a pulpectomy on primary teeth that have been determined to have a necrotic pulp., Source of Funding: Information not available., Type of Study/design: Case series., Level of Evidence: Level 3: Other evidence., Strength of Recommendation Grade: N/A: Not applicable., (Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Dietary fluoride intake by children receiving different sources of systemic fluoride. Rodriques MH, Leite AL, Arana A, Villena RS, Forte FD, Sampaio FC, Buzalaf MA, et al. J Dent Res 2009;88(2):142-5., Reviewer: Jonathan D. Shenkin, DDS, MPH PURPOSE/QUESTION: To determine fluoride intake of preschool children from traditional sources of systemic fluoride., Source of Funding: Foundation support was from the Borrow Foundation, Hampshire, UK., Type of Study/design: Cross-sectional study, Level of Evidence: Level 3: Other evidence, Strength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to obtain pilot information concerning the attitudes of pediatric dentists regarding their role in tobacco intervention for children and adolescent patients., Methods: A 1-page survey, which was adapted and pretested from a previous, comprehensive survey, was distributed to all registrants at the 2001 American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Ga. Descriptive and exploratory multivariable techniques were used to analyze the data., Results: Of the 173 respondents, only 18% had ever received training in tobacco cessation counseling. Although most dentists agreed that they should play a role in tobacco intervention with their young patients, the majority was not comfortable with this task. Pediatric dentists with tobacco counseling training were more likely to accept their role in tobacco prevention and cessation efforts and were more confident in their ability to do so than were their counterparts. Pediatric dentists consider tobacco cessation an important role in their practices, but do not consider themselves well prepared to act on this responsibility., Conclusions: The results of this pilot survey strongly suggest that a similar, national, comprehensive study should be conducted among pediatric dentists.

Soft drink consumption has increased dramatically in the United States over the last two decades. This increase in the consumption of soft drinks has led to a decrease in dairy consumption among children and adolescents and increased the risk for dental caries and a host of systemic complications. This paper addresses the changing consumption of beverages among children and adolescents, the health consequences of such a change, and a new caries risk assessment tool that can be utilized in a private practice setting.