Posts by Jin Lin, DMD
Is My Special Needs Child More Likely to Have Dental Issues?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry defines special health care needs as “any physical, developmental, mental, sensory, behavioral, cognitive, or emotional impairment or limiting condition that requires medical management, health care intervention, and/or use of specialized services or programs.” Children with such special needs often have unique concerns when it comes to their oral health.…
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At Hurst Pediatric Dentistry, we understand that for many children the thought of going to the dentist may produce feelings of anxiety or fear. We go to great lengths to ensure that our patients have a positive experience at our office. Dr. Lin has been specially trained in pediatric behavior guidance techniques to help anxious…
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