Advances in Pediatric Dentistry

The use of new technology is shifting the practice of dentistry. New imaging devices, restorative procedures, and the application of the Internet and powerful electronic devices are examples of advances that have made a foremost impact on dentistry. Even though pediatric dentists may not have as many new tools of treatments compared with dentistry colleagues, their practices have nonetheless been improved significantly in recent years by advancements. Newer-generation imaging devices have allowed us to view details of the dental anatomy that heretofore were not visible to us before. This article summarizes the current state of pediatric dentistry.