Florida (FL) Pediatric Dentistry Physicians and Dentists
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Pediatric Dentistry Information
Description
Pediatric dentistry is the field of dentistry that specialized in providing oral healthcare to infants and children through adolescence and patients with special healthcare needs. This age-defined specialty, formerly called pedodontics, provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic dental care. One goal of pediatric dentistry is to establish trust and confidence in a child through pleasant visits to the dental office, to help children feel good about visiting the dentist, and to teach them how to care for their teeth.
A pediatric dentist is a dentist who prevents, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats diseases of the oral cavity and related structures in infants and children through adolescence. A pediatric dentist can prescribe drugs, x-rays and devices. Because some oral diseases and abnormalities can indicate other health issues, a pediatric dentist my refer patients to their pediatrician or a specialist for further evaluation or treatment.
Pediatric dentistry is a recognized American Dental Association specialty of dentistry. Pediatric dentists complete two to three years of additional specialized training, after the required four years of dental school, to prepare them for treating a wide variety of children's dental problems. They are also trained and qualified to care for patients with medical, physical or mental disabilities.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are dental injuries, knocked out tooth, early childhood caries, crowded or crooked teeth, bite problems, TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders, cavities, tooth decay, and gingivitis.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including dental cleanings, fillings, dental extractions, sealants, fluoride treatment, enamel fluorosis, custom-fitted mouth guards, emergency dental car, malocclusion identification, microabrasion, space maintainers, and preventative home care education.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including early childhood caries risk assessment and dental imaging.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Florida has
271 practicing
pediatric dentists. Broken out by city, pediatric dentistry doctor density
in Aventura is 4,
in Bay Harbor Islands is 2,
in Boca Raton is 9,
in Boynton Beach is 1,
in Bradenton is 6,
in Brandon is 2,
in Clearwater is 5,
in Clermont is 1,
in Cooper City is 1,
in Coral Gables is 1,
in Coral Springs is 5,
in Davie is 6,
in Daytona Beach is 2,
in Debary is 2,
in Deland is 1,
in Ellenton is 1,
in Fern Park is 1,
in Fort Lauderdale is 4,
in Fort Myers is 7,
in Fort Walton Beach is 3,
in Gainesville is 22,
in Hallandale Beach is 1,
in Hialeah is 3,
in Hollywood is 3,
in Jacksonville is 16,
in Jupiter is 1,
in Kissimmee is 1,
in Lake Mary is 2,
in Lake Worth is 3,
in Lakeland is 5,
in Lauderhill is 1,
in Lithia is 1,
in Maitland is 2,
in Marathon is 1,
in Marianna is 1,
in Melbourne is 2,
in Merritt Island is 2,
in Miami is 12,
in Miami Lakes is 1,
in Middleburg is 2,
in Miramar is 2,
in Naples is 2,
in New Port Richey is 2,
in North Miami is 1,
in Ocala is 1,
in Oldsmar is 1,
in Opa Locka is 1,
in Orange Park is 6,
in Orlando is 7,
in Ormond Beach is 1,
in Oviedo is 2,
in Palm Bay is 2,
in Palm Beach Gardens is 4,
in Palm Coast is 1,
in Palm Harbor is 5,
in Panama City is 2,
in Pembroke Pines is 9,
in Pensacola is 3,
in Plantation is 9,
in Port Orange is 1,
in Port Saint Lucie is 3,
in Royal Palm Beach is 2,
in Saint Augustine is 1,
in Saint Petersburg is 6,
in Sarasota is 4,
in Seminole is 1,
in South Miami is 2,
in Stuart is 3,
in Sunrise is 1,
in Tallahassee is 7,
in Tampa is 16,
in Valrico is 1,
in Venice is 2,
in Vero Beach is 3,
in Village of Palmetto Bay is 3,
in Wellington is 4,
in Wesley Chapel is 1,
in West Melbourne is 1,
in West Palm Beach is 1,
in Weston is 2,
in Wilton Manors is 1,
in Winter Garden is 1,
in Winter Haven is 1,
and in Winter Park is 1.
Florida Information
Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital.
Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864.
Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18
and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.
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