paedodontics
/ˌpiːdəʊˈdɒntɪks
/(US pedodontics)
plural noun [treated as singular]
The branch of dentistry that deals with children’s teeth.The Paedodontics department which is on the second floor of the college and hospital building is equipped with 24 specialised Paedodontic electronic chairs exclusively for children....
- He specialized in pedodontics and orthodontia and was head of the orthodontic section of the Department of Dentistry of Westchester Medical Center.
Derivatives
paedodontic
- The aetiology and pathogenesis of three types of root resorption - surface, inflammatory and replacement - are reviewed, and their occurrence after certain types of orthodontic, periodontal, paedodontic and endodontic treatment is described.
- Results show that by age 13 children enrolled in the School of Dentistry paedodontic programme received a mean cumulative skin dose of 23.03 mSv.
- Our pediatric dental staff use our surgical facilities to provide comfortable and rapid pedodontic care in a secure environment.
paedodontist
- The Paedodontist treats children only, and is highly skilled in the practice of dentistry and the psychology of children.
- A paedodontist is especially well-versed in the growth and development of children's teeth and jaws.