Depending on the age of your child, he or she will either be given a knee-to-knee examination (where your babys head will rest on our doctors knee while their body is on your lap) or a regular exam in the doctors chair.
Your initial exam will include oral hygiene instructions. In most cases, we will also clean their teeth on this visit, and provide an evaluation that will outline any existing dental problems and proposed treatment.
Dr. Simkins is a pediatric dentist. He specializes in the treatment and prevention of dental disease, as well as the overall oral health of children. Through extra years of schooling, training, experience, and certification, a pediatric dentist is uniquely qualified to treat the dental needs of infants, children, adolescents and those with special healthcare needs.
A pediatric patient not only has a different dentition than adults but he/she may have specific dental and behavioral needs that are unique to a child. These needs may include orthodontics, dental sealants, fluoride applications or home treatments, or just simply education in oral hygiene. In addition to treating existing dental problems, our office focuses on prevention through patient and parent education.
We like to feel that you and your child do not come to our office to have their cavities fixed but rather to prevent them. Our mission is to provide all of the educational tools necessary for our patients to enjoy a cavity-free future.
When a Pediatric Dentist is Board Certified it means that the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry or ABPD certifies that the dental care being provided is based on standards of excellence that lead to high quality oral health care for infants, children, adolescents and patients with special health care needs. Certification by the ABPD provides assurance to the public that a Pediatric Dentist like Dr. Simkins has successfully completed accredited training and a voluntary examination process designed to continually validate the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to the delivery of quality patient care.
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Dr. Boyd Simkins received his bachelors degree from Brigham Young University in 1998, and graduated cum laude from Creighton University Dental School in 2002. He then received his certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin in 2004. Dr. Simkins is Board Certified with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. His education included advanced studies and specialized training in dentistry for children, adolescents and those of all ages with special healthcare needs. His training also specializes in sedation, anesthesia dentistry, and orthodontics.
Dr. Simkins is passionate about helping children, and making their experience as pleasant and fun as possible. He is married and has four children of his own. He loves spending time with his family, playing sports, being outdoors and generally having fun.
Castle Creek Pediatric Dentistry is here to fulfill all of your childs dentistry needs! Castle Creek Pediatric Dentistry in North Ogden UT is dedicated to keeping your childrens teeth clean and healthy and their smiles bright and happy.
Dr. Simkins has completed extra training to give your children the best care possible. Our staff takes care to provide a warm, comfortable and fun atmosphere. No matter the age of your children or whether they have special healthcare needs, they will feel right at home at Castle Creek Pediatric Dentistry in North Ogden & Harrisville UT.