On Being a Pediatric Dental Specialist: 'I love working with children, especially the fidgety ones who are seeing a dentist for the first time. By making dentistry fun for kids, I feel that I 'm starting them on the road to good dental health and a lifetime of beautiful smiles. I enjoy being able to calm a child 's fears and make him or her feel good about going to the dentist.' Pediatric Internship and Residency: Children 's Hospital, University of Alabama Dental School, 1970 D.D.S.: Loyola Dental School, 1968 Memberships: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Society of Dentistry for Children, American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, Louisiana Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, New Orleans Dental Association Chairperson: LDA Medicaid Task Force Advanced Training: Pediatric dentistry, treatment for pacifier and nursing bottle mouth, orthodontic guidance Author and Creator: Bippo Visits the Dentist, written by Edward L. Donaldson, Jr., D.D.S., illustrated by Harriet N. Hastings. Copyright 1981 by Edward L. Donaldson, Jr., D.D.S. About the Book: Bippo was written to provide an interesting and enjoyable story of a child 's first visit to the dentist. It covers all aspects of the dental encounter as written from a dentist 's point of view. It is my sincere desire that this book serve as a useful aid in providing the preparation necessary to ensure a positive dental experience for children. Hobbies and Interests: Hunting, fishing, organized dentistry
On Being a Pediatric Dental Specialist: 'Why did I become a pediatric dentist? It 's simple I like to have fun. And growing up, I saw how very much my dad enjoyed going to work when other dads and moms didn 't. I find kids intriguing to work with and enjoy teaching them good oral hygiene so that their teeth will last a lifetime.' Board Certified: American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Pediatric Dentistry Residency: Children 's Hospital Dental Clinic, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA, 2001 D.D.S.: Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA, 1999 Memberships: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, New Orleans Dental Association, Northlake Dental Association, Louisiana Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Advanced Training: Tooth-colored crowns for baby teeth, treatment for bottle and sippy cup decay, emergency treatment for trauma Hobbies and Interests: Fitness, travel, watching movies, spending time with my family