To be a Pediatric Dentist, the dentist must have completed 6 to 7 years of training, which includes 4 years of dental school plus an additional 2 to 3 years of rigorous residency training in the specialty of pediatric dentistry. Pediatric Dentists learn special techniques to address the unique needs of children, including dental trauma and infections, and have extensive formal training in how to keep children as comfortable as possible during any treatment.

In contrast, General Dentists, including those who limit their practice to children or who practice as family dentists, completed 4 years of dental school training before starting their dental practice.

To learn more about the specialty of pediatric dentistry visit the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s website.

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