The pediatric dentist is the specialist who has the privilege and responsibility of enhancing the oral and dental health of infants, children, adolescents, and patients with emotional, physical, or mental handicaps.
Pediatric dentists provide all types of dental treatment for young patients.
Provide oral and dental health care for apprehensive children. Provide pharmacologic, as well as non-pharmacologic behavior management for children in the dental office. Advise parents on age-appropriate preventive dental health measures. Provide diagnosis and treatment for problems in the developing dentition. Provide interceptive orthodontic treatment for children.