Paediatric dentistry is a branch of dentistry which deals with the oral health care of children from birth through to adolescence through preventive, educational and treatment services. Paediatric dentistry involves a broad range of work which requires a skilled combination of medical, dental and communication skills training. If you choose this area of dentistry, you will likely treat children with facial and dental anomalies, or who have been involved in dento alveolar trauma, have varying special needs and are fearful or resistant to dental care.

Pediatric dentistry is different from general dentistry and parents choose it as they are concerned about the oral health of their children.