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JIDAM · Vol 12, Issue 2 · April–June 2025
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My Fair Land: The Need For Specialized Dental Care

Dr. Uma Palaniappan · Dr. Rangeeth B N · Dr. Swaliha Althaf
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Vol 12 · Issue 2 · 2025 DOI: 10.37841/jidam.2025.v12.i2.008 🔓 Open Access 📅 Published: 30 June 2025
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📝Abstract

Pediatric dentistry is a unique field that requires a specialized approach, distinct from adult dentistry, to meet the growing and evolving needs of children. This article highlights the importance of tailored care for young patients, focusing on early intervention, prevention, and behavior management. It explores how pediatric dentists are trained to address the developmental, emotional, and psychological factors that influence children's dental health, ensuring positive experiences and lifelong habits. By emphasizing the need for expertise in pediatric care, this article argues that children deserve their own "fair land" of dental care — one that recognizes their specific needs and fosters healthy smiles from an early age.

Keywords: Pediatric dentistry, Children, Development, Oral health
Received: 07 April 2025  |  Accepted: 12 May 2025  |  Published: 30 June 2025
🔖How to Cite
My Fair Land: The Need For Specialized Dental Care. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2025;12(2). DOI: 10.37841/jidam.2025.v12.i2.008
(2025). My Fair Land: The Need For Specialized Dental Care. Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, 12(2). https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam.2025.v12.i2.008
Author(s). "Title." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, vol. 12, no. 2, 2025. DOI: 10.37841/jidam.2025.v12.i2.008.
Author(s). Title. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2025;12(2). doi:10.37841/jidam.2025.v12.i2.008
Author(s). "Title." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras 12, no. 2 (2025). https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam.2025.v12.i2.008.
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