Pediatric Dentistry Newsletter  1. Doctors are specially trained in diagnosing and treating the unique problems of children, adolescents and special needs adults. 2. Focus is on prevention of dental problems to ensure lifetime of good dental health. 3. Office is "child-friendly" with a playroom and welcoming decor. 4. Staff is experienced, trained and sensitive to working with children & their parents. 5. When children see other children having a positive dental experience, they have a positive model to follow. 6. Committed to caring for all children including those with special health care needs (SHCN). Office is handicap accessible and routinely accommodates SHCN patients. 7. Appointments scheduled to minimize children missing school and parents missing work. Office open until 7 p.m. three nights per week and Saturday mornings too. 8. Recognize and treat problems of growth and development general dentists might not recognize, plus some dentists aren't comfortable treating very young children which postpones treatment until it's too late to correct. 9. Doctors affiliated with Connecticut Children's Medical Center, New Britain General Hospital and University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine which means they can perform treatment at any of these hospitals whenever necessary. 10. Accommodate dental emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week. F.Y.I...A pediatric dentist is a dentist who specializes in treating children from infancy to adolescence. Pediatric dentists are to dentistry as pediatricians are to internal medicine. Both have received specialized training in recognizing and treating the health needs of children. In fact, pediatric dentists receive two or three additional years of training beyond dental school. During those years, they study child psychology, behavioral control, growth and development, as well as the latest techniques in introducing and providing dental services to children. While many children are referred to pediatric dentists from other doctors, parents are welcome to call Pediatric Dentistry directly to schedule an appointment. If you need more reasons to select a dentist who specializes in treating children from infancy to adolescence for your child, here are 10 more: To Top of Page   Pediatric Dentistry Office Hours: Monday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (during school year only)     Pediatric Dentistry 1 Lake Street New Britain, CT 06052-1374 (860) 224-2419   Copyright© 2000 - 2008:Pediatric Dentistry