How Do Dentists Support Kids With Special Needs?
As any parent, sibling, aunt, uncle and grandparent knows, not only are kids different from adults, but every kid is very different from every other kid. That’s especially true amongst families with children affected by special needs. Pediatric dentists understand the difference between kids and adults, and between children themselves. Those dentists have been trained to understand and appreciate those differences, and in how to provide comfortable, safe and effective treatment to every unique child at any age. What special training do kids’ dentists receive? Kids’ dentists in Spruce Grove complete a two-year residency program focusing on the dental needs of children. That’s after completing a four-year degree program in general dentistry. During those two additional years of training to treat children, childrens’ dentists near you learn: Diagnostic and surgical techniques especially for children Child psychology and development Dental pharmacology (drug treatment) includin...