Phillip B. Powell DDS, MS

Orthodontics For Adults and Children

And Pediatric Dentistry

8:00am - 5:00pm

Monday thru Thursday

by Appointment Only

1516 Coleman Road, Ste. 208 Knoxville, TN 37909

Formerly Pedodontics, it is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence. This discipline focuses intimately on pediatric/adolescent growth and development, disease causality and prevention, child psychology and management, and all aspects of the highly specialized pediatric restorative techniques and modalities. Some pediatric dentists also specialize in the care of "special needs" patients.

Training and Licensing

It is one of the Specialties recognized by the ADA. Pediatric Dentists require an extra two to three years of post-doctoral dental training after attaining their dental degree. They are then eligible for board certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (Diplomate ABPD). Most states require a Specialty Permit or License in order to limit professional practice to Pediatric Dentistry or to represent oneself as a Pediatric Dentist.

Psychological Emphasis

Differentiating itself from general dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry emphasizes the establishment of trust and confidence in children with their dentists. Consequently, one of the main components of pediatric training is child psychology. This manifests itself also in special office designs, different communication styles and an emphasis on teaching preventive dental habits to children in an effort to make dental visits enjoyable.

Adolescent Focus

The role of the Pediatric Dentist changes as children enter adolescence. Recognizing the growing importance of appearance and self-image in their patients, Pediatric Dentists work to ensure that adolescents’ dental needs are met. Preventive dental health care is emphasized and when necessary information is provided to adolescents about subjects such as orthodontics and wisdom teeth and lifestyle choices such as healthy diet, tobacco use and oral piercing.

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Pediatric Dentistry