As a child, going to the dentist can often be a frightening ordeal as it’s a new and unknown experience. However, walking into PDG Pediatric Dental Group’s office, you are not only greeted with a warm smile by friendly staff, but you enter an amazing space that provides a fantasy world for children, instantly putting them at ease for their visit with the dentist.
It is PDG Pediatric Dental Group’s goal to relieve any anxiety that parents and their children have about dental care. The caring and trusted team at PDG have been delivering bright smiles with the utmost care in mind for their patients of all ages for over 43 years.
Specializing in pediatric dentistry and orthodontic care, PDG has “been a pioneer in its comprehensive treatment approach, not only in British Columbia, but in North America,” says Dr. Reza Nouri, a specialist in pediatric dentistry. “Working in a group environment, the co-operative and collaborative working relationship amongst our doctors ensures the optimum care for PDG’s patients.”
Dr. Donal Flanagan, a specialist in orthodontics, shares this sentiment, “We have over 100 years of combined experience in pediatric dentistry and over 50 years of combined exp- erience in orthodontics. When you combine the years of experience with our team approach, it truly allows us to supply state-of-the-art treatment in a warm, inviting environment. Moreover, if any of our doctors has a question in regards to treatment, one of our partners will have seen it before and can assist in making sure the problem is resolved in the best way possible.”
PDG offers a range of services for infants, children, adolescence, adults and special needs patients at one of four locations in the Lower Mainland – Vancouver, Richmond, Delta/Surrey and Coquitlam. Their office location in Delta/ Surrey on Scott Road serves clientele in the Delta, Surrey, Cloverdale, White Rock, Langley region and beyond.
Furthermore, orthodontic consultations are complimentary for youth and adult patients, who will also receive photographs and an xray if required. Dr. Christian Wong, a specialist in orthodontics, speaks to the importance of children coming in early for orthodontic services and says “both children and adults can benefit from orthodontics, but if we catch the problem at an early age, the solution and treatment can be very straight forward and easy on the patient, as compared to if the problem were to get worse and would need to be corrected when the patient is an adult.” “At PDG, we strive to provide prevent- ative dental procedures and encourage parents to be involved in their child’s daily dental care regiment,” says Dr. Louisa Leung, a specialist in pediatric dentistry.
She goes on to say that PDG’s offices are tailored to pediatric patients and feature suitable dental chairs and equipment, interactive games and an abundance of toys. “Our friendly team and staff genuinely care about the families that choose to be a part of the PDG family.” From the first appointment to years gone by, the pediatric dentists and orthodontists at PDG ensure that child and adult alike are comfortable, informed and taken care of to ensure optimal care and good oral health.
They even go that extra mile to soothe patients, and “some of us doctors try and ease the children and parents with our different styles of approach from a friendly smile and calm voice to singing and telling stories,” adds Dr. Leung.
PDG patients benefit from a team of 10 specialists – 6 pediatric dentists and 4 orthodontists – located between four offices in the Lower Mainland, in addition to the friendly staff, which consists of over 100 individuals.
“It is our goal to achieve a positive and informative environment from when the child is 1 years old to young adulthood,” says Dr. Edward Chin, a specialist in pediatric dentistry. “A healthy smile and good habits at a young age provide a strong foundation for a lifelong of good oral health.”
Dr. Carter Ng, also a specialist in pediatric dentistry, adds to this “We accomplish this through continuous dental education, good communication within our office and between other specialists, dental recommendations tailored to each patient, early identification and treatment of dental or jaw problems and providing different treatment options.”
PDG, along with the Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, recommends that children have their first dental visit by their first birthday. According to PDG’s team, “By coming at an early age, we can inform parents of dental guidelines, discuss oral hygiene instructions and diet, and provide pertinent information about their child’s oral health to help reduce the risk of decay and habit- induced dental problems.”
Starting off early with good oral health leads to positive overall health later on in life, and it’s integral for your children to have regular dental checkups to ensure a head start. “Good oral hygiene habits during childhood will set your young one on a path to lifelong dental health. And once your child starts orthodontic treatment, it’s more important than ever for them to pay attention to their oral health,” adds Dr. Nouri.
Serving generations of families, the team of specialist in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics at PDG Pediatric Dental Group offer unparalleled experience, training and quality care for children and adults alike at one of PDG’s four locations in the Lower Mainland.
www.PDGdental.com
Delta/Surrey: Sunshine Village– 6345 120th Street
Pediatrics: 604.599.9038 Orthodontics: 604.599.9036 Fax: 604.502.7927
Vancouver: Oakridge Mall– Suite 200, 650 West 41st Ave
Pediatrics: 604.263.2422 Orthodontics: 604.263.2727 Fax: 604.263.3710
Coquitlam: Unit 101, 2973 Glen Drive
Pediatrics: 604.945.8978 Orthodontics: 604.945.9978 Fax: 604.945.8454
Richmond: 6180 Blundell Road
Phone: 604.271.4211 Fax: 604.271.8232
