What is a Pediatric Dentist?
A Pediatric Dentist has an additional 2 - 3 years of specialized training and specifically treats patients ages 0 - 18 years.
The pediatric dental community set pediatric dental policies for the dental profession; provide family dental education and early detection of oral health problems for babies by their first birthday; practice sedation dentistry for young uncooperative patients with dental needs; care for patients with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities; work in hospital settings; provide interdisciplinary dental treatments for patients with medical implications, genetic disabilities, maxillofacial defects and more.
