What is a Pediatric Dentist?

Pediatric Dentistry is the specialty of dentistry that provides primary and comprehensive dental care for infants, children and young adults, including those with special health care needs, language development and language disorders.

 

       "primary and comprehensive...care": Pediatric dentists are primary providers. There is no need for a referral of patients. Parents can choose to have their children evaluated and treated by a pediatric dentist just like they can choose to have their child treated by a pediatrician.

 

       "infants, children and young adults": Pediatric dentists see patients at any age from birth up to their late teens.

 

       "special health care needs": Pediatric dentists have the training and experience to evaluate and treat patients, that are medically compromised. This includes patients with hemophilia, leukemia, congenital syndromes, etc... No other dental specialty, is more involved in hospital care of patients.  

Meet Dr. Kizer

 

Dr. Kevin Kizer graduated from The University of Washington School of Dentistry in Seattle, Washington.  He continued his education by completing a two-year residency program in Pediatric Dentistry at The Children’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado, one of the nation’s best hospitals for children.  During this residency, Dr. Kizer worked extensively with children with significant medical conditions and developmental disabilities.   He has been practicing pediatric dentistry in Nampa since July 2000.

  

Dr. Kizer grew up in Alaska, and has decorated his office in an Alaskan theme with moose, whales, bears and puffins, as well as a large cabin in which the waiting children can play and watch movies.  

 

Dr. Kizer is married and has two school-aged children.  He enjoys sports, camping and spending time with his family.

 

Credentials:

Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS)

2-year Residency in Pediatric Dentistry

(Children's Hospital, Denver, CO)

Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (which means he is a Board Certified Pediatric Dental specialist) 

Member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)

Member of the American Dental Association (ADA)

Member of the Idaho State Dental Association (ISDA)

Member of the Western Treasure Valley Dental Society (WTVDS)

 

 
 

 

349 West Iowa Ave, Nampa ID 83686 Ph: (208) 467-5100 Fax: (208) 467-5199
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