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Some thoughts on Dentistry for Children

We treat children gently.

We know that their minds and their bodies are fragile.

We treasure the trust of children.

We treat children - each at his/her own level of individuality and understanding.

We have patience with each child. We nurture their progress and growth.

We know that they are unique and different from adults.

We give children accurate information. We are careful to act appropriately for their age.

We challenge children to want more for and from themselves. We know that they are able when encouraged. We respect their right to make choices appropriate to their age. We recognize the importance of decision making and only take away their right to choose, when it is truly in their best interest, and not for our convenience nor that of their parents.

Dentistry for Children means that children enter into trusting, safe relationships with adults.

We believe that it is a privilege to treat children and that there are opportunities inherent in the relationship with them.

We appreciate the developmental differences in the young people of different age groups with whom we interact.

We have a wonderful potential to do such good deeds and we are fully aware of our potential to do harm when we fail to understand the individual child.

Dentistry for Children is meaningful with self discovered goals.

We believe that self discovery is more important than just doing things for children. We give children information when they ask, but we do not push, shame or coerce them into learning. For example, we ask them what they know about brushing. We give them an opportunity to show off their knowledge and affirm their behaviour.

We want children to feel good about their knowledge, but we want them to become more curious about what we have to offer such as improved brushing skills.

Dentistry for Children means that we are able to help children to develop the confidence to influence their own health.

There is much that children do not control in their lives. The people responsible for their care must make certain decisions that they do not have the maturity to make for themselves. It is so easy for adults to do that indiscriminately, forgetting that there are choices children are capable of making such as the choice of the flavour of fluoride they'd like or the colour of their toothbrush to take home. When we support them in small choices, children see and take responsibility for the outcome of other choices when they are ready. From these small stepping stones, children learn to make more significant choices regarding health, which will then have a profound impact as they mature.

Dentistry for Children means helping children to develop self-esteem through mastering skills and achieving goals.

Children enjoy success as much as anyone. By understanding their capabilities at different stages of their development, our team can offer opportunities for success that are measurable and demonstrable. By understanding their difficulties and how to overcome them (e.g. teaching improved brushing techniques) we can help them face challenges without discouragement. By celebrating their successes and challenging children to the next level of self discovery we can help them develop pride in their accomplishments.