At Dr. Camps Pediatric Dental Center we are committed to educating both parents and patients in dental hygiene. We strive to treat each patient and parent as we would our own family members. Removing tooth decay and placing the appropriate restoration, composite fillings, crowns, root canals, nerve treatments, and extractions.
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Dr. Robert D. Camps has been a pediatric dentist for over 33 years.
As a graduate of Howard University, Dr. Camps went on to specialize in pediatric dentistry for two additional years.
He has also held a position as an assistant professor at HU's College of Dentistry teaching interceptive and early orthodontic treatment to pediatric post-graduate students.
Dr. Camps has extensive training with special needs patients and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
In previous years, Dr. Camps was a National Consultant for an alliance of pediatric dental practices called OCA; in addition, he was the immediate past Chairman for the Department of Dentistry at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, Maryland.
As a graduate of Howard University, Dr. Camps went on to specialize in pediatric dentistry for two additional years.
He has also held a position as an assistant professor at HU's College of Dentistry teaching interceptive and early orthodontic treatment to pediatric post-graduate students.
Dr. Camps has extensive training with special needs patients and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
In previous years, Dr. Camps was a National Consultant for an alliance of pediatric dental practices called OCA; in addition, he was the immediate past Chairman for the Department of Dentistry at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, Maryland.
Your baby should be seen by a pediatric dentist when they have 2 top teeth and 2 bottom teeth or by age 1, whichever comes first.
Together we can prevent dental disease in children.
The first step is early intervention.
You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive.
Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and his staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions.
We are also available for consultation for newborn, infant and toddler questions by parents.
Together we can prevent dental disease in children.
The first step is early intervention.
You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive.
Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and his staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions.
We are also available for consultation for newborn, infant and toddler questions by parents.
Appointments - We ask that if an appointment must be canceled we ask you give us at least a 24 hours notice.
Missed appointments and same day cancellations will be assessed a $50.00 fee.
We understand unexpected issues may rise, however, the more notice given the better we can care for our patients.
Assignment of Benefits - The practice will accept assignment of benefits IF all of the pertinent information is provided prior to the appointment AND the insurance company will accept assignment to the dentist.
Missed appointments and same day cancellations will be assessed a $50.00 fee.
We understand unexpected issues may rise, however, the more notice given the better we can care for our patients.
Assignment of Benefits - The practice will accept assignment of benefits IF all of the pertinent information is provided prior to the appointment AND the insurance company will accept assignment to the dentist.
For information on special oral health care needs, we've provided links to the following sites:.
One serious form of decay among young children is baby bottle tooth decay.
This condition is caused by frequent and long exposures of an infant's teeth to liquids that contain sugar.
Among these liquids are milk (including breast milk), formula, fruit juice and other sweetened drinks.
Putting a baby to bed for a nap or at night with a bottle other than water can cause serious and rapid tooth decay.
Sweet liquid pools around the child's teeth giving plaque bacteria an opportunity to produce acids that attack tooth enamel.
One serious form of decay among young children is baby bottle tooth decay.
This condition is caused by frequent and long exposures of an infant's teeth to liquids that contain sugar.
Among these liquids are milk (including breast milk), formula, fruit juice and other sweetened drinks.
Putting a baby to bed for a nap or at night with a bottle other than water can cause serious and rapid tooth decay.
Sweet liquid pools around the child's teeth giving plaque bacteria an opportunity to produce acids that attack tooth enamel.
Your child should visit the dentist by his/her 1st birthday.
You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive.
Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and his staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions.
The less to-do concerning the visit, the better.
It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as needle, pull, drill or hurt.
Pediatric dental offices make a practice of using words that convey the same message, but are pleasant and non-frightening to the child.
You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive.
Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and his staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions.
The less to-do concerning the visit, the better.
It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as needle, pull, drill or hurt.
Pediatric dental offices make a practice of using words that convey the same message, but are pleasant and non-frightening to the child.
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