Definition

Noun: A pedodontist is a dentist who specializes in the dental care of children, from infancy through adolescence. This specialty focuses on the unique dental needs, growth, and development of young patients.

Usage

A pedodontist is a specific type of dental professional. The term is used to identify a dentist whose practice is limited to or focused on pediatric (children's) dentistry. * You take your child to see a pedodontist. * A pedodontist is trained to manage children's behavior during dental visits.

Examples

• "Our family dentist referred us to a pedodontist for my daughter's complex cavity."
• "The pedodontist explained the importance of sealants for preventing decay in molars."
• "After completing dental school, she pursued additional training to become a pedodontist."

Advanced Usage

• The field of practice is pedodontics (or pediatric dentistry).
• The adjective form is pedodontic, as in "pedodontic treatment" or "pedodontic clinic."

Variants and Related Words

• Pediatric Dentist: This is a more common modern term synonymous with pedodontist. "Pediatric dentist" is often preferred in general usage.
• Pedodontics (n): The branch of dentistry dealing with the care and treatment of children's teeth.

Synonyms

• Pediatric dentist
• Children's dentist

Antonyms

• Gerodontist (a dentist specializing in the dental care of older adults)

Noun

1. a dentist who specializes in the care of children's teeth