Kids with Special needs Needing Dental Treatment or Orthodontics
Release Date: 02/17/2019
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Notable excerpts from this podcast are at:
3:02- What pediatric or kids dentists do first when seeing kids with special needs?
4:22- What options are available for anxious kids requiring dental treatment?
8:02- What orthodontists can do for children with special needs and whom can benefit from orthodontic treatment?
9:42- The 3 goals that guide our orthodontic treatment planning and decisions.
10:12- Why the best treatment solution is often in collaboration with parents.
10:32- Orthodontic treatment options for children with special needs.
14:17- Best solutions arise from helping parents to make a guided informed decision in collaboration with the parent, doctor and the child.
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