The OPTISMILE Podcast 61 - Kids at the Dentist – How to Build a Fear-Free Foundation
In this episode of Save Your Money, Save Your Teeth, Eon Engelbrecht sits down with Dr Clifford Yudelman to share practical strategies for building a fear-free foundation at the dentist for little ones. You’ll learn when to book that first check-up, how to turn home prep into play, in-clinic techniques that put kids at ease, the parent’s ideal role, reward ideas, anxiety prevention, sedation options—and Dr Yudelman’s top three take-home tips.
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[00:01:40] Dr Yudelman, what is the ideal age for a child’s first dental visit?
Professional bodies recommend by the first birthday or six…
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