What is a pediatric dentist?
The pediatric dentist is the specialist who is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years. The very young, pre-teens, and teenagers all need different approaches in dealing with their behavior, guiding their dental growth and development, and helping them avoid future dental problems. The pediatric dentist is best qualified to meet these needs.
Pediatric dentists have had special training, which allows them to provide the most up-to-date and thorough treatment for a wide variety of children's dental problems. They are trained and qualified to treat special patients who may have emotional, physical, or mental handicaps. Because of this specialized training and commitment to comprehensive oral health, many parents wisely choose a pediatric dentist to treat their children.
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How to become a patient
To become a patient at the Loma Linda School of Dentistry Pediatric Dental Clinic, please call (909) 558-4689 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Friday.
What to expect at the first visit
The Hugh-Patterson Pediatric Dental Clinic is a state-of-the-art dental clinic geared toward children. Our clinic is designed to make your child's dental experience an enjoyable and positive experience. From the televisions in the ceiling to the stuffed animals and toys that decorate our clinic to the art work on the walls, your child will be comforted by the fun and friendly surroundings. The first visit consists of a screening exam where your child will be evaluated by a faculty dental professor. This appointment allows for all the appropriate paper work to be filled out and for your child to become familiar with the dental clinic. No treatment or x-rays are taken during this initial visit, only a visual exam is performed. After every appointment a token is given to your child for them to receive a prize out of our toy machine. At the next appointment a complete oral and radiographic exam is performed.
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From the San Bernardino area:
If coming from the northern inland routes (I-10 or I-21), go through San Bernardino to the I-10 interchange; then turn east on the San Bernardino Freeway (I-10) for two miles to the Anderson/Tippecanoe off ramp. Turn south on Anderson.
From the Los Angeles area:
Take the San Bernardino freeway east (I-10) past the I-215 interchange, and two miles beyond, take the Anderson/Tippecanoe off ramp. Turn south on Anderson.
From the Riverside area:
Take Route 91 east to the I-215 north to the San Bernardino freeway (I-10) east, exiting a the Anderson/Tippecanoe off ramp. Turn South on Anderson.
From the desert area:
Take the San Bernardino freeway west (I-10) to the Anderson/Tippecanoe off ramp, then turn south on Anderson.
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Last Revised: Thu, Jun 26, 2008
