General Mtg: The Many Myths of Pediatric Dentistry

We do what we were taught in dental school despite time and research passing us by. We sometimes jump on the bandwagon because something sounds good but may be of dubious scientific backing. In this presentation, we’ll look at commonly held but not scientifically based myths in kid’s dentistry that have been perpetuated by dentists and the “Lay” media for years (including many old wives’ tales). We’ll look at the difference between common sense, science, and factless fantasy.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how to read and evaluate literature and critically assess what we have been taught
• Incorporate valid science into our treatment planning and procedures
• Does teething exist?
• Frenectomy, Frenotomy, Frenuloplasty – what does it mean?
• Bruxing and grinding? He must be stressed
• Do we really have to block him?