Dentistry

Pediatric Dental Center
Hours: M, Tu, Th, F: 8:30 am - 5 pm Wednesday: 8:30 am - 6 pm
203-688-3000

Overview

Yale New Haven Hospital's Pediatric Dental Center provides comprehensive and urgent dental care for children up to 16 years of age, with particular emphasis on treatment of children with special dentistry needs. Dental staff members are also trained to treat children who have severe disabilities.

Services Offered

Consultations
Check-ups and diagnostic services (including low-dose digital X-rays)
Preventive care (cleanings, fluorides and sealants)
Restorative care (fillings and crowns)
Emergency care
Preventive and interceptive orthodontics
Care for children with special health care needs

Arrangements for children's oral surgery, periodontic (gums) and endodontic (root canal) care are also available. The center aims to develop partnerships with patients, their families and schools to teach children the importance of good oral health care, which is essential for overall health and well-being.

Pediatric Mobile Dental Unit

Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital is proud to provide preventive dental care and education to children ages six months to five years enrolled in early and preschool Head Start programs. These services are offered on a specially outfitted RV with dental equipment and supplies funded by a grant from Delta Dental. The mobile dentistry unit helps pediatric dentists and residents provide comprehensive dental care to at-risk children. Dental care services provided include:

Dental cleanings
Dental exams
Fluoride treatments
Home care instruction
X-rays

The pediatric mobile dental unit provides dental care to a variety of local communities throughout Connecticut.

Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Mobile Dental Van
The Pediatric Mobile Dental Van provides preventative dental care and education to children in the community.
Dental services are offered on a specially designed RV with dental equipment in a child-friendly environment.

Children's Dental Health

We place high priority on total health care, and maintaining good oral health is important to the general health and well-being of your child. Selecting Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Dental Center provides us with the opportunity to educate you on the importance of good oral hygiene to keep your child free from dental/oral disease and to intercede with comprehensive restorative care (fillings, crowns, extractions) when your child's dental status is compromised. We focus on prevention, early detection and treatment of dental disease, and keep current on the latest advances in dentistry for children. Visit the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry for the most up-to-date dental health information and practices.

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