re: OT Dentists: Question on Kids' Fillings

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. Too many dentists out there worship the dollar.

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This. You can make a great living without screwing people. Charge a fair fee, give people options and answer their questions honestly, take care of THEIR needs/desires.

My wife and I aren't aggressive treatment planners. Especially with children. Watch & wait is a very common pediatric treatment plan in our practice. Of course there are circumstances where things absolutely have to be done.

There is a good use for SS crowns in Pedo patients. They are widely over used though. I haven't done one since dental school. And can't think of but maybe 5 patients that I've sent to have one in 12 years of practice.

An interesting note. composite resin fillings don't bond to primary teeth nearly as strong as permanent teeth. Although its still a pretty good treatment modality for a quick 2 year solution.