About This Clinic
The Children's Hospital Department of Pediatric Dentistry serves over 20,000 infants, children and adolescents each year. Recognized as experts in pediatric dentistry, the dental staff focuses on providing an all-inclusive continuum of care while treating healthy and medically compromised children.
Services:
Infant oral health exams
Oral health consultations
Preventive treatment such as sealants, fluoride varnish applications and oral hygiene instructions
Comprehensive oral health care for children with:
Early childhood caries (cavities)
Caries and periodontal disease
Special Health Care Needs
Significant underlying medical disorders
Oro-facial traumatic injuries
Phase one (early) orthodontics to address dental growth and development problems
Sedation for mildly anxious and fearful children
Comprehensive oral rehabilitation under general anesthesia
Limited oral and maxillofacial surgery
Contemporary restorative care options
Oral protection for sports (fabrication of mouth guards)
Tooth bleaching
Treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomalies
Treatment for oral habits that negatively affect proper growth of teeth
Consultation with other medical specialties
A Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program that trains pediatric dentists of the future
Work Hour
2022 US Federal Poverty Guidelines
for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia
| Persons in family / household | Poverty guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | $13,590 |
| 2 | $18,310 |
| 3 | $23,030 |
| 4 | $27,750 |
| 5 | $32,470 |
| 6 | $37,190 |
| 7 | $41,910 |
| 8 | $46,630 |
| For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,430 for each additional person. | |