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Why is multi-drug pediatric oral conscious sedation prohibited in some parts of North America?
Children present the highest risk and lowest error tolerance in patient safety during sedation procedures.
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Smita Kumar
Oral Conscious Sedation - the why, the what and the who.
One crucial aspect of a pediatric dental residency is learning behaviour guidance. Being able to treat a child with non-pharmacological means is very…
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Smita Kumar

March 2022

Those permanent canines, cripes!
You got to palpate those canine bulges 💪🏼
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Smita Kumar
Mind your language!
What not to say to an anxious child 🤐
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Smita Kumar
Why having parents in the operatory is a great idea!
The times they are a-changin'
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Smita Kumar

June 2021

Why do my teeth hurt after a professional cleaning?
No pain, no gain? :P
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Smita Kumar
What is the difference between a cavity and a filling?
The former is the problem, latter the solution.
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Smita Kumar
Why does the dentist need to know all about my child's medical history?
Dentists are doctors too :P
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Smita Kumar
I hear my child grinding their teeth at night. Is that normal?
"Sounds as bad as nails on a chalkboard!"
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Smita Kumar

May 2021

Is it snack time yet?
Nom nom nom
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Smita Kumar
Is your child involved in sports? They could benefit from a mouthguard.
On the field/court - Helmets + Facemasks + Mouthguard = well protected child.
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Smita Kumar
Is it normal for my child to be snoring?
Light, infrequent snoring is a common occurrence in children. Snoring is concerning if it is frequent, severe in nature, and accompanied by behavioral…
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Smita Kumar
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