How much clinical experience do the residents get in pediatric dentistry?
About 10% of the resident’s clinical care rotations are spent treating pediatric patients. The Pediatric Dentistry Rotation occurs at the East St. Louis Dental Clinic. Children are seen in other clinics and/or during other rotations (Implant Program, Special Needs Clinic, Oral Surgery Clinic and St. Anthony’s Hospital), but in fewer numbers. Most of the patients being treated for dental implants are adult patients. However, a number of children who are affected by ectodermal dysplasia receive treatment through our Implant Program. The National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias is located in southern Illinois, and we work closely with that organization to improve the quality of life for those patients. The patient population of the AEGD residents at our East St. Louis clinic is primarily comprised of adult patients and children over the age of 12. Residents see patients of all ages for dental emergencies. Patients under the age of 12 are treated by pre-doctoral students. Many of the
About 10% of the resident’s clinical care rotations are spent treating pediatric patients. The Pediatric Dentistry Rotation occurs at the East St. Louis Dental Clinic. Children are seen in other clinics and/or during other rotations (Implant Program, Special Needs Clinic, and Oral Surgery Clinic), but in fewer numbers. Most of the patients being treated for dental implants are adult patients. However, a number of children who are affected by ectodermal dysplasia receive treatment through our Implant Program. The National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias is located in southern Illinois, and we work closely with that organization to improve the quality of life for those patients. The patient population of the AEGD residents at our East St. Louis clinic is primarily comprised of adult patients and children over the age of 12. Residents see patients of all ages for dental emergencies. Patients under the age of 12 are treated by pre-doctoral students.
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