Infants at the dentist

Baby bottle, fear of the drill, worried parents – the institute of the German dentists (IDZ) examined in a nationwide study "experiences, problems and assessments of resident dentists in the treatment of younger children". Result: The know-how in the practices is there, but the supply policy framework is missing.

Many small children already have tooth decay. Preventive strategies are more successful – and less painful for everyone involved – than invasive treatment. Photo: Techniker Krankenkasse