What is a Pediatric Dentist (Pedodontist)?
In the same way that pediatricians are trained to meet a child’s medical needs, pediatric dental specialists are uniquely qualified to protect your child’s oral health using the most advanced techniques… in a delightfully friendly open treatment area. Pediatric dentists have an additional 2-3 years of training at university and/or hospital pediatric facilities in addition to 4 years of dental school and 4 years of college study. The training emphasis focuses on the study of children’s growth and developmental milestones as it relates to oral health. They learn how to deal with the behavioral aspects of children, how to make them feel comfortable, and to make the experience pleasant. Also, they are trained and qualified to treat special needs patients.
In the same way that pediatricians are trained to meet a child’s medical needs, Dr. Shannon is uniquely qualified to protect your child’s oral health, using the most advanced techniques…and all in our delightfully friendly treatment areas. Dr. Shannon has an additional 2 years of specialty residency training at The Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, NY, in addition to 4 years of dental school and 4 years of college study. He has learned how to deal with the behavioral aspects of children, how to make them feel comfortable, and to make the experience pleasant. Also, he is trained and qualified to treat special needs patients.
