Professionals' Frequent Questions
Following are questions frequently asked by professionals of the Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Division at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
How can I contact faculty on call?
You can contact the faculty person on call by calling Physician Priority Link, 513-636-7997, or by calling 1-888-636-7997.
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As a physician, I'm often asked when children should first see a dentist. I am not sure what to tell my patients.
Children should see a pediatric dentist by one year of age. It's a good time to do a thorough oral examination, evaluate decay risk, and provide anticipatory guidance.
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I'm a physician and have a patient in the office with a dental problem. How should I manage it?
Our on call faculty person can provide advice or can arrange to see the patient if you desire. Please call Physician Priority Link, 513-636-7997
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I'm providing pediatric care for a newborn with cleft lip and palate and would like to refer the patient to your craniofacial team. Who do I call?
Please contact the Craniofacial Center Administrator Iris Sageser at Cincinnati Children's (iris.sageser@cchmc.org), 513-636-4539.
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As a dentist, from time to time I see a child with a significant medical problem. How should I manage the medical condition in concert with delivering dental care?
The division faculty is always available to discuss specific questions for dental patients with a medical condition. Please contact Physician Priority Link, 513-636-7997, to be connected to the faculty dentist on-call.
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I have an emergency patient in the office with dental trauma. How should this specific problem be treated?
Please call, and we can discuss your case. If you wish, we can see and care for your patient through our 24-hour emergency service.
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I have an uncooperative toddler in the office that I would like to sedate so I may deliver dental care. What medication should I give them?
Please call Physician Priority Link, 513-636-7997, and the on-call faculty person can discuss your specific questions.
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For more information on the Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Division at Cincinnati Children's, please contact Sharon Bowling (sharon.bowling@cchmc.org), 513-636-4644.
