Children require a special level of care and attention when it comes to their smile. Along with unique preventive services that keep decay at bay, including silver diamine fluoride, Dr. Bryce offers many other restorative, emergency, sedation, and special needs dentistry all in one location. No matter what your childs needs may be, chances are Dr. Bryce and his knowledgeable team can meet them to the fullest extent!
As a pediatric dentist, nothing makes Dr. Bryce happier than showing a child that dentistry is nothing to be afraid of. Helping anxious patients get through their procedures with smiles on their faces is always rewarding. Dr. Bryce deeply enjoys getting to know families and watching little ones grow and thrive as the years go by. Before you meet him in person, you can learn a little more about Dr. Bryce below.
I originally owned a general dental office in Utah, and after a few months of running my own dental office, I quickly realized my favorite patients of the day were kids. I immediately sold my dental office, applied for a pediatric residency, and went back to school to focus on the area of dentistry I enjoyed most. Being a kid at heart, pediatric dentistry felt like a great fit for me.
After earning his undergraduate degree from Utah State University, Dr. Bryce received his general dentistry training at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, graduating with honors. He then completed a pediatric residency at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, which is nationally recognized as one of the top 5 pediatric residencies in the country.
Dr. Bryce comes with 15 years of experience, but his education has never truly stopped. He regularly takes continuing education and stays on top of the latest breakthroughs in dentistry through his memberships in the:
Dr. Bryce spends the majority of his free time with his family attending as many sporting events as possible. He, and his wife Traci, have three children as well as a puppy named Mozzie who is spoiled rotten. Dr. Bryce enjoys the time he spends helping with his church's youth program, hunting, fishing, and golfing.
Broadly speaking, board-certification is a status given to professionals (in this case dentists) that have proven a highly advanced level of knowledge and dedication to their field. In the case of pediatric dental board-certification, it means that Dr. Bryce has undergone a long and detailed process of being examined by a board of dentists to prove his expertise and commitment to a certain standard of care. This typically includes passing exams, both written and practical, administered by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry or a similar organization within any given state.
In the case of pediatric dentistry, board-certification should give you added confidence that your dentist knows exactly how to approach a wide variety of unique child dental cases and situations. Not only does Dr. Bryce have years of real-world experience performing dental treatments on children but he also knows the best methods to help them get comfortable and establish trust early, making future visits easier. He also holds more experience in performing dentistry on children with special needs, something many non-accredited dentists are unfamiliar with.
Dropping into a wave as a surfer is a big decision-- they have to judge every detail and figure out whether they have the right formation and setup to ride the barrel flawlessly. Our goal at Surfs Up Pediatric Dentistry is to help your child gain the knowledge and skills they need to ride the perfect wave to good oral health as an adult. Think of our team as your childs professional surf crew; we never pass up an opportunity to answer your little ones questions. Were happy to provide tips and tricks for parents during dental checkups and teeth cleanings in our Papillion, NE dental office, so they can maintain a cavity-free household.
Dental sealants are a highly effective preventive tool that we offer to prevent cavities from developing. Deep grooves and pits are known to trap food debris and plaque in childrens molars, especially since they may not be exceptional brushers yet. To keep this from happening, we can place sealants over their molars to block the debris from settling into the crevices and causing dental decay
Countless children develop habits like thumb and pacifier-sucking to help soothe them and make them feel safe. If your little one doesnt naturally grow out of these habits by the age of four or five, then it may be time to see us for some non-nutritive habit counseling. As their mouth is developing, the consistent force of sucking can cause their teeth to shift, resulting in an increased risk of oral health problems and misalignment of their permanent teeth. Our team can provide you with habit-breaking tips to keep this from happening.
Fluoride is a naturally derived mineral thats produced by rocks and found in many organic items, like fresh fruits and vegetables and the air. Its also added to local water sources and oral hygiene products because of its ability to strengthen the outermost layer of teeth, called the enamel. This structure helps prevent cavities and infections from burrowing their way deep within teeth, and by placing a fluoridated varnish onto your little ones teeth, we can help the enamel reach its full protective potential.
Parents have a lot on their plates and researching the best childrens toothpastes and other oral hygiene products is just one extra thing that you may feel like you have to make time for. Our team is happy to help by recommending trusted brands that we use in-office. We also offer other prescription-strength toothpastes if your child needs it!