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Dentist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1223P0221X
As of today, the following are the total number of Pediatric Dentists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
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Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Medicare
The following are the total number of Pediatric Dentists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
You can download the Pediatric Dentistry dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Pediatric Dentists do?
Pediatric dentists specialize in the oral healthcare of children from infancy through adolescence, providing specialized exams, cleanings, preventive treatments such as sealants and fluoride, and restorative care, including fillings, crowns, and extractions.
They are trained in child psychology, utilize kid-friendly equipment, and offer specialized services, including managing dental anxiety with sedation and treating children with special healthcare needs.
What they do
Prevention: They educate parents and children on proper oral hygiene, diet, and the importance of regular check-ups, and they apply preventive measures such as dental sealants and fluoride treatments.
Monitoring Growth and Development: Pediatric dentists track the development of children’s teeth, jaws, and overall oral health to ensure proper eruption of permanent teeth.
Restorative Treatments: These treatments address common issues such as cavities, cracked or broken teeth, and tooth infections, utilizing age-appropriate tools and techniques.
Specialized Services: This includes fitting space maintainers for missing baby teeth, performing root canals on primary teeth, and offering orthodontic assessments for alignment issues.
Aspects
Child-Friendly Approach: Pediatric dentists are trained to create a comfortable and positive experience for young patients, often using child-friendly terminology, distraction techniques, and kid-sized equipment.
Behavioral Management: They use child psychology to help children overcome anxiety and cooperate during appointments, which may include using sedation dentistry (like laughing gas).
Special Needs Care: Pediatric dentists are uniquely qualified to care for children with various medical, physical, or mental disabilities, providing comprehensive and compassionate care tailored to their specific needs.
When to Visit a Pediatric Dentist
First Visit: The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the first dental visit within the first year of birth or when the first tooth appears.
Regular Checkups: Routine visits, typically every six months, are crucial for preventive care and early detection of any oral health issues.