What is Paediatric Dentistry?

☛ Paediatric Dentistry is the branch of dentistry that is concerned with preventive and therapeutic oral health care for children from birth through to adolescence, and especially for those with special needs. It includes management of orofacial problems related to medical, behavioural, physical and developmental disabilities.

☛ Like many clinical areas of dentistry, dental treatment of children falls within the scope of the general dentist, the dental therapist and oral health therapist. However, Paediatric Dentistry is a board recognised and certified Speciality.