About Dr. Richard Chaet
Pediatric dentist Dr. Richard Chaet acknowledges that fear can be a significant concern when bringing children to the dentist. Dr. Chaet, who operates a thriving practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, suggests that some of this fear may be due to well-meaning adults who raise the subject of pain by saying such things as, “it won’t hurt.” According to Dr. Richard Chaet, parents should prepare their children for a dental visit with simple explanations of what will happen, like, “the dentist will clean your teeth and show you the best way to brush them.” He recommends that children first visit a dentist at around one year old.
Dr. Richard Chaet’s specialty, pediatric dentistry, addresses issues of dental health and oral hygiene from birth through adolescence. This area generally requires significant additional training and certification beyond earning the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. After receiving his DDS from the University of Illinois, Dr. Chaet earned his MS in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Iowa. This schooling involved a more thorough foundation in the dental issues of children and adolescents, as well as extensive training in child psychology. Dr. Chaet’s board certification from the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry involved a comprehensive examination that consisted of both written and oral components. Dr. Chaet is also a consultant and examiner for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry as well as past chair and continuing member of the Council on Clinical Affairs of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Locally, Dr. Chaet is a consultant and oral sedation examiner to the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners.
Dr. Richard Chaet’s practice emphasizes the concept of a “dental home” for his patients, which can help children establish a bond of trust and friendship with their dental care providers. This promotes a sense of comfort and security for future visits, especially in emergency situations. During the first visit with Dr. Chaet, a child generally sits on a parent’s lap in the examination room. On subsequent visits, children can decide whether a parent should be in the room, since their sense of safety and relaxation is most important to a successful visit. Dr. Chaet notes that many children love to assert their independence and show that they are “grown up,” and they sometimes insist on completing the exam without a parent in the room.
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