A Pedodontist is a specialty of dentistry who treats children from birth through adolescence. This discipline focuses intimately on pediatric/adolescent growth and development, disease, causality and prevention, child psychology and management. The psychology starts with the office itself which differs drom regular dental offices, providing a very playful enviroment for children. Some Pediatric Dentist's also specialize in the care of "special needs" patients, such as people with cerebral palsy, mental retardation and autism.

A Pedodontist can detect and treat decayed teeth or refer the child to an Orthodontist with crowded or crocked teeth.