The Pediatric and Adolescent Dental Clinic consists of two specialized clinics: one for infants and toddlers aged 0–3, and another for children and adolescents. Dental care is tailored to the specific needs and conditions associated with each age group.
The clinic also provides specialized dental care for:
- Children with congenital heart defects and congenital craniofacial abnormalities
- Children with cleft lip and palate
- Children with systemic diseases and various disabilities
All clinic dentists are specialists in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, with extensive experience in behavioral management, pharmacological approaches, general anesthesia, and the treatment of dental trauma.
Team
Dental services for infants/toddlers ages 0-3
- Diagnosis and evaluation of risk factors for the development of caries
- Dental examinations
- Explanation and guidance to parents regarding oral hygiene, nutrition, and fluoride supplements
- Education to prevent habits that could cause long-term dental problems
Dental services for children and adolescents
- Preventive treatments such as sealants, fluoride supplements, dental cleaning, etc.
- Preservation treatments: Treatments performed after tooth decay occurs, such as dental reconstruction (fillings, crowns), or treatments for severe tooth decay, such as extractions and placing space maintainers
- Orthodontic treatments
- Dental treatments under conscious sedation
- Dental care under general anesthesia
- Tongue tie
Dental Care for Children with Disabilities and Systemic Diseases
The clinic provides specialized dental care for children with systemic conditions and special healthcare needs, including:
- Intellectual disabilities
- Cerebral palsy
- Cystic fibrosis
- Congenital heart defects
- Diabetes
- Kidney diseases
- Craniofacial abnormalities, including cleft lip and palate
- Cancer
- Physical disabilities
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Children with severe dental anxiety who cannot be treated in a conventional dental clinic
Orthodontic Clinic
Orthodontic treatment can correct a variety of conditions, including:
- Crooked or crowded teeth
- Bite problems and improper jaw alignment
- Improving the appearance of the smile at any age