A dentist whose area of expertise is directed solely to the care of infants, children and teenagers.

This requires 2 to 3 years of additional rigorous specialty training following 4 years of dental school.

Special skills include:

• Making dentistry fun and pleasant for children.
• Building self esteem and positive attitudes toward dental care.
• Providing coping strategies when needed.
• Maximizing the use of preventive techniques to help young patients grow up cavity free.