Pedodontist

 In the case of children’s dental health, many parents turn to a general dentist to identify and correct any dental problems. Most dentists who are general practitioners usually advertise that they treat children as well as adults. However, many do not realize that there are dentists who are specialists for children (See our FAQ page for specific questions).These specialized dentists are called pedodontists, and are trained to work on children’s teeth. After the basic dental program a pedodontist (or pediatric dentist) receives additional training about specific growth and development of children’s teeth, including dental disease causality and prevention, and restorative methods. A pediatric dentist is also trained in child psychology to be able to manage and treat children effectively.

While parents may take their child to a general practitioner, there is value in seeking the services of a good pedodontist. Pedodontists know how to handle children and their teeth the best. This is an important task as a child’s early dental health establishes his/her future dental health. A Pedodontist will provide your children with proper dental care, and your children will develop a positive view of going to the dentist. A child’s positive experience and relationship with a pedodontist can lead to healthy dental habits through adulthood. With good dental health, a child’s overall health and well-being is also positively affected.

For parents in Las Vegas, you will find a capable pedodontist at Smile Reef. Tagged as a premier center for pediatric dentistry in Las Vegas, Smile Reef caters to children in an inviting, calm and safe environment. Applying child psychology in its office design, atmosphere and personnel, children can learn that caring for their teeth can be fun and easy.

About Smile Reef

Smile Reef is the premier Pediatric Dentist office in Las Vegas and has been specially designed to be attractive, calming and inviting for your children. They’ll love the “tropical-surf-beach-scuba-adventure-ish” themes—including exploring the colorful salt water fish tank and interactive play place.

More than just a cool dental office, Smile Reef is lead by Dr. Jaren Jensen, DDS. He’s a board certified Pediatric Dentist which requires additional years of schooling (on top his Bachelors degree and full Dental program) specifically designed toward applied child psychology, sedation procedures, disease prevention, speech development, etc.

Additionally, the entire Smile Reef family have been specially trained and bring skills & personalities perfect for helping your child feel safe and comfortable when they’re with us.

You’ll love Smile Reef! You’re kids will love it too. They’ll want to come back again soon and that is great for everyone!

Contact Us:

Phone: (702) 570-7333
Address: 9500 West Flamingo Road #200
Las Vegas,NV, United States, 89147
Website: http://smilereef.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/smilereef
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/smilereef
Blog: http://smilereef.com/pediatric-dentist-blog/

Special Needs Dentistry at Smile Reef

Often, children’s dentistry is a challenge and becomes even more so with children with special needs. These include our wonderful children with autism, Down Syndrome, Asperger’s, and other conditions. Many times these amazing individuals won’t cooperate as other children will, are unable to take care of themselves, and are more susceptible to illnesses. Due to physical, medical, or psychiatric impairments, these children need greater attention and care. As difficult as their circumstances may be, taking care of their dental health is of utmost importance to solve special concerns with their teeth and mouth. Proper dental care will help avoid complications and contribute to a better sense of well-being. Doing so takes more than just a dentist who treats teeth. He or she must also have the patience, understanding, compassion, and the required training among other necessary traits to be an effective special needs dentist. That is why aside from getting additional training on children’s dental growth and development, pedodontist Dr. Jensen also studied about child psychology and special needs dentistry.

At Smile Reef, Dr. Jaren Jensen and his staff make it a point to make every child, including and especially those with special needs, enjoy their experience and help them to learn proper dental hygiene and practices for strong, healthy teeth. Dr. Jensen is a skilled children’s dentist in Las Vegas, who not only received formal training in pediatric dentistry but also has the talent in making children feel comfortable. Children with special needs can expect the special treatment they deserve and parents can be rest assured their children are in the right hands.

Just as parents would trust a pediatrician to handle children’s medical problems, a pediatric dentist can be of great help in addressing children’s dental concerns. Kids’ dentistry is often a challenge considering the special attention needed to take care of children’s dental needs as well as the ability to handle them well.

About Smile Reef

Smile Reef is the premier Pediatric Dentist office in Las Vegas and has been specially designed to be attractive, calming and inviting for your children. They’ll love the “tropical-surf-beach-scuba-adventure-ish” themes—including exploring the colorful salt water fish tank and interactive play place.

More than just a cool dental office, Smile Reef is lead by Dr. Jaren Jensen, DDS. He’s a board certified Pediatric Dentist which requires additional years of schooling (on top his Bachelors degree and full Dental program) specifically designed toward applied child psychology, sedation procedures, disease prevention, speech development, etc.

Additionally, the entire Smile Reef family have been specially trained and bring skills & personalities perfect for helping your child feel safe and comfortable when they’re with us.

You’ll love Smile Reef! You’re kids will love it too. They’ll want to come back again soon and that is great for everyone!

Contact Us:

Phone: (702) 570-7333
Address: 9500 West Flamingo Road #200
Las Vegas,NV, United States, 89147
Website: http://smilereef.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/smilereef
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/smilereef
Blog: http://smilereef.com/pediatric-dentist-blog/

Comfort And Sedation - Smile Reef

Oral Sedation dentistry provides safe, comfortable dental treatment for children with special needs. Sedation is also effective for children who have a level of anxiety that prevents good coping skills or who are very young and do not understand how to cope with dental care in a cooperative fashion. Dr. Jaren Jensen is specially trained in sedation and follows safety guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Read More About Comfort And Sedation.

About Smile Reef

Smile Reef is the premier Pediatric Dentist office in Las Vegas and has been specially designed to be attractive, calming and inviting for your children. They’ll love the “tropical-surf-beach-scuba-adventure-ish” themes—including exploring the colorful salt water fish tank and interactive play place.

More than just a cool dental office, Smile Reef is lead by Dr. Jaren Jensen, DDS. He’s a board certified Pediatric Dentist which requires additional years of schooling (on top his Bachelors degree and full Dental program) specifically designed toward applied child psychology, sedation procedures, disease prevention, speech development, etc.

Additionally, the entire Smile Reef family have been specially trained and bring skills & personalities perfect for helping your child feel safe and comfortable when they’re with us.

You’ll love Smile Reef! You’re kids will love it too. They’ll want to come back again soon and that is great for everyone!

Contact Us:

Phone: (702) 570-7333
Address: 9500 West Flamingo Road #200
Las Vegas,NV, United States, 89147
Website: http://smilereef.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/smilereef
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/smilereef
Blog: http://smilereef.com/pediatric-dentist-blog/

The Role of Child Psychology in Children’s Dental Heath

Children are amazing. They are fun, excited, anxious, timid, brave, fearful, energetic, emotional and much more. Understanding children and their behavior is an important part of pediatric dentistry.

Taking care of a child’s dental health is very important as dental health can affect children both physically and emotionally. Parents will do well in helping to care for baby teeth and gums to ensure healthy space for permanent teeth and to insure proper brushing as their kids grow. Regular trips to a pediatric dentist can also help to teach proper care and avoid dental abnormalities and other concerns in the future.

In Las Vegas, there are many family dentists that serve both children and adult patients but it is of great value to consult a children’s dentist in Las Vegas for little ones. The reason to choose a pediatric dentist is for the specialized training and experience they have for children, much like choosing a pediatrician over a family doctor for your child’s needs. A pediatric dentist takes additional two to three years of post-doctoral dental training. Aside from acquiring the skills and techniques focusing on pediatric/adolescent dental growth and development, the training also includes advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures for children, child development and child psychology. Child psychology is an important component of a pedodontist’s training as this skill helps pediatric dentists learn to anticipate and deal with children’s behavior effectively while handling dental concerns. Dr. Jaren Jensen is not only trained in child psychology but also special needs dentistry and special needs psychology, and sedation and general anesthesia for children, which are often sensitive issues for both parents and children. Often many children are anxious about trips to the dentist especially if they have not had a pleasant experience before. Some children may also develop a fear because of the pain associated with toothaches and dental procedures. By understanding child psychology and proper child anesthesia techniques, a pediatric dentist can communicate to meet the needs of his patients and greatly reduce dental procedure pain, thus better leading to an encouraging experience for your young ones. This is also evident in how the Smile Reef pediatric clinic is set up, particularly in such a way that children will enjoy coming and be comfortable every time they visit.

Smile Reef, a Las Vegas pediatric dentistry clinic, not only provides quality dental services specifically for children but also provides a fun and calm atmosphere for the kids. Smile Reef has fun environment where children can learn to love and enjoy taking care of their dental health in Las Vegas.

About Smile Reef

Smile Reef is the premier Pediatric Dentist office in Las Vegas and has been specially designed to be attractive, calming and inviting for your children. They’ll love the “tropical-surf-beach-scuba-adventure-ish” themes—including exploring the colorful salt water fish tank and interactive play place.

More than just a cool dental office, Smile Reef is lead by Dr. Jaren Jensen, DDS. He’s a board certified Pediatric Dentist which requires additional years of schooling (on top his Bachelors degree and full Dental program) specifically designed toward applied child psychology, sedation procedures, disease prevention, speech development, etc.

Additionally, the entire Smile Reef family have been specially trained and bring skills & personalities perfect for helping your child feel safe and comfortable when they’re with us.

You’ll love Smile Reef! You’re kids will love it too. They’ll want to come back again soon and that is great for everyone!

Contact Us:

Phone: (702) 570-7333
Address: 9500 West Flamingo Road #200
Las Vegas,NV, United States, 89147
Website: http://smilereef.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/smilereef
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/smilereef
Blog: http://smilereef.com/pediatric-dentist-blog/

Children’s Dental Health – Being the Best Dentist for Kids

Often, children are taught the importance of good health but do not realize its connection to dental hygiene. Taking care of kids’ dental health can go a long way not just to protect teeth and gums but to avoid other infections and diseases in the body and other disorders including emotional and social distress.

Good dental health starts with good dental habits, and habits are best learned starting as children. Parents can do a lot in teaching kids the best ways to take care of their own teeth. However, before the kids can take care of their teeth on their own, parents should begin taking care of their children’s dental health as early as infancy and even before the first tooth breaks out. Cleaning their gums and teeth and eventually teaching them how to brush on their own helps to establish a good foundation for their dental health. It also instills the beginning of a good habit. Children will learn how to properly take good care of their teeth and never forget it.

Regular trips to the pediatric dentist can also help to maintain good dental health. Regular consultation with your kids dentist will help promote strong, healthy, white teeth. Professionals recommend taking children for their first dental visit as early as they get their first tooth but no later than between 2 or 3 years of age. Children learn proper oral hygiene practices from both parents and the child’s dentist. Among other things, a pediatric dentist can also determine if a child is getting enough fluoride and recommend the use of fluoride supplements if needed for young children.

The truth is most children are not excited to take a trip to the pedodontist and consider taking care of their teeth a chore. Parents should encourage their young ones and teach them how oral hygiene is important for their well being. It will also help to find a good pediatric dentist who understands what children need and takes care of them. Dr. Jaren Jensen, a Las Vegas children’s dentist, makes it a point to create an experience that is enjoyable as possible for his clients. At his pediatric dentistry Las Vegas office, children are treated to an attractive and fun environment where they can have a calm and safe experience. This way, children will love taking care of their teeth and in the end take care of their health.



About Smile Reef

Smile Reef is the premier Pediatric Dentist office in Las Vegas and has been specially designed to be attractive, calming and inviting for your children. They’ll love the “tropical-surf-beach-scuba-adventure-ish” themes—including exploring the colorful salt water fish tank and interactive play place.
More than just a cool dental office, Smile Reef is lead by Dr. Jaren Jensen, DDS. He’s a board certified Pediatric Dentist which requires additional years of schooling (on top his Bachelors degree and full Dental program) specifically designed toward applied child psychology, sedation procedures, disease prevention, speech development, etc.

Additionally, the entire Smile Reef family have been specially trained and bring skills & personalities perfect for helping your child feel safe and comfortable when they’re with us.

You’ll love Smile Reef! You’re kids will love it too. They’ll want to come back again soon and that is great for everyone!

Contact Us:

Phone: (702) 570-7333
Address: 9500 West Flamingo Road #200
Las Vegas,NV, United States, 89147
Website: http://smilereef.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/smilereef
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/smilereef
Blog: http://smilereef.com/pediatric-dentist-blog/

Pediatric Dentist of Tomorrow Scholarship

Dr. Jaren Jensen, Pediatric Dentist of SmileReef, knows firsthand the financial difficulties of getting through college, dentistry school, and specialization school. Through his education, scholarship opportunities like this helped Dr. Jensen to be the kids’ dentist he is today. After receiving his D.D.S. from Creighton University School of Dentistry and then specializing in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Southern California, Dr. Jensen envisioned ways that he could give back to the community and promote future dentists and pedodontists.Read More About Scholarship.

Pediatric Dentist or General Dentist?

If you are looking for a dentist to care for your children’s teeth, chances are you will find several general dental practitioners who advertise that they treat children. Now the question is—why is it important to choose a pediatric dentist rather than a general dentist?

Children’s dentistry is so much more than just taking care of the teeth. While parents can take their child to any dentist, there are several reasons to bring your children to Smile Reef Pediatric Dentistry. For one, Dr. Jaren Jensen has the education and training to specifically treat children. This added training allows him to understand children’s dental growth better than a general dentist.

As a Pedodontist, Dr. Jensen has studied child psychology, which is an important aspect in successfully treating children. Most children can be wary of dentists because of the pain associated with toothaches and dental treatment. Other times parents can influence how children perceive dental professionals. A successful children’s dentist understands this anxiety and provides an atmosphere of trust and comfort, helping children have a positive experience. Pediatric dentists not only take care of children’s immediate dental concerns but establish a relationship that will help them develop good dental habits and ensure dental health for their future.

Another factor is the environment in the dentist office. Is it child-friendly? Does it make the visit a fun and encouraging one? At Smile Reef we have strategically arranged our office to be an inviting atmosphere. We provide exciting activities for children to enjoy while waiting. Children are excited to come visit our dental office because of the environment we have created.

Lastly, a good children’s dentistknows how to treat children as a patient and as an individual. This shows in the way our staff interacts with your children, making each visit a positive one.

Choosing the right dentist for your child is an important decision. After all, pediatric dentists are not just service providers but your partner in caring for your children. When you think about it a child’s dental health is critical not just for the teeth but for overall health.