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Delayed Puberty

Puberty that happens late is called delayed puberty. This means a child's physical signs of sexual maturity don’t appear by age 12 in girls or age 14 in boys. This includes breast or testicle growth, pubic hair, and voice changes. These are known as secondary sexual characteristics.

Dental Emergencies in Children

Learn about some common dental emergencies in children and guidelines for what to do.

Dental Fillings (Restorations)

Teeth that have tooth decay must be repaired. Advances in dental materials and methods provide new, effective ways to restore teeth.

Dental Health and Children

Detailed information on dental health in children

Dental Health for Children- Overview

Generally, dental exams and cleanings are recommended every 6 months for children. Encourage good oral hygiene at home by helping your child brush their own teeth.

Dental Procedures for Children

Detailed information on the most common dental procedures, including braces, bleaching, bridges, dentures, dental implants, fillings, root canal, sealants, and wisdom teeth extraction

Dermatitis in Children

Detailed information on dermatitis, including the different types of dermatitis such as atopic dermatitis (eczema), contact dermatitis, dermatitis herpetiformis, generalized exfoliative dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, localized scratch dermatitis, nummular dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, and stasis dermatitis

Dermoid Cyst in Children

A dermoid cyst is a collection of tissue under the skin. It may contain hair follicles, oil, and sweat glands.

Determining Body Mass Index for Teens

Although it is not a perfect measure, BMI gives a fairly accurate evaluation of how much of your teen's body is made up of fat.

Developmental Care for Babies in the NICU

Premature babies especially need a supportive environment to help them continue to mature and develop as they would in their mother's womb.

Developmental Disorders

Detailed information on developmental disorders in children

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Children

In a normal hip joint, the top (head) of the thighbone (femur) fits snugly into the hip socket. In a child with DDH, the hip socket is shallow. As a result, the head of the femur may slip in and out.