{"id":337,"date":"2024-03-18T11:19:51","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T08:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drmelikecanpolat.com.tr\/?p=337"},"modified":"2024-03-18T11:19:51","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T08:19:51","slug":"who-is-a-pediatric-dentist-pedodontist-and-what-does-he-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drmelikecanpolat.com.tr\/en\/who-is-a-pediatric-dentist-pedodontist-and-what-does-he-do\/","title":{"rendered":"WHO IS A PEDIATRIC DENTIST (PEDODONTIST) AND WHAT DOES HE DO?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Dentists who receive specialization or doctoral training in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry for 3-4 years after completing their 5-year undergraduate education at the Faculty of Dentistry are called pedodontists or pediatric dentists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a4 Pediatric dentists ensure that children do not develop a fear of the dentist by explaining dental treatment and examination in a way that appeals to the child and turning it into a game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a4 Since each child&#8217;s tooth structure, nutrition, genetic predisposition and hygiene habits are different, a personalized oral and dental care program is determined by determining the child&#8217;s caries risk level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a4 Informs both the child and the family about eating habits and tooth brushing education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a4 Plans and implements preventive applications that can be applied before tooth decay occurs (Fissure Sealant, Fluoride Applications).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a4 Follows the child&#8217;s jaw and tooth development and performs preventive orthodontic treatments when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a4 Provides treatments to stop bad oral habits (thumb sucking, nail biting, pencil biting, etc.).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/drmelikecanpolat.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blog1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drmelikecanpolat.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blog1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.drmelikecanpolat.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blog1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drmelikecanpolat.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blog1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drmelikecanpolat.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blog1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.drmelikecanpolat.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blog1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a4 Performs filling and endodontic treatments of primary and permanent teeth (Fillings, Root Canal Treatments, Amputation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a4 When necessary, he performs extractions of milk teeth, placeholders and child prostheses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a4 If the child experiences a dental trauma such as falling or hitting his head, they follow up and treat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a4 Performs dental treatments of children requiring special attention, children and adults with dentist phobia, and young children under sedation or general anesthesia in operating room conditions.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dentists who receive specialization or doctoral training in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry for 3-4 years after completing their 5-year undergraduate education at the Faculty of Dentistry are called pedodontists or pediatric dentists. \u27a4 Pediatric dentists ensure that children do not develop a fear of the dentist by explaining dental treatment and examination in a 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