Journey to Becoming Board Certified
Four years of undergraduate education
Four years of dental school education
Two years of pediatric dental residency and special training in treating infants, children, teenagers and children with special healthcare needs
Qualifying written exam to assess understanding of children’s psychological, physical and behavior development
Oral Clinical Examination to become a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and demonstrate excellence in the treatment and management of infants, children and teenagers.
Choosing a dentist for your child is a big decision, and that’s why it’s important to understand why it’s best to choose a board certified pediatric dentist for your child’s dental care.
When you choose a board certified pediatric dentist as your child’s provider, you can rest assured that your child’s care is in the hands of a dentist who has undergone years of specialized training in children and is passionate about providing the highest level of care for their patients.
While both general dentists and pediatric dentists specialize in basic dental procedures, exams, and cleanings—a pediatric dentist spends an additional 2 years training in a rigorous residency program that prepares them for all complexities of childrens’ dentistry. Residency training focuses on child psychology, sedation dentistry, hospital dentistry and the treatment of children with special healthcare needs.
Dr. Tareen is a board certified pediatric dentist— what does that mean? It means that Dr. Tareen has gone the extra mile, and completed the necessary accredited training and series of rigorous written and oral examinations that demonstrate her competence in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Tareen understands that a growing child is constantly evolving, which is why she dedicated herself to becoming a board certified pediatric dentist who is committed to lifelong learning. It is a symbol that a pediatric dentist has attained additional training and proven a high level of skills and expertise in children’s dentistry.
Call our office and schedule your visit with Dr. Tareen today! 817-200-4902.