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Nature Vs Nurture

“Nature vs Nurture”, describes the biological and environmental factors that lead to the behavior development of the child. According to the knowledge of Early Year Foundation Stage, right guidance can certainly scaffold the psychological development of the child despite inherent fears, self-doubt that could be the result of past unpleasant experiences. Trick lies in rerouting...
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Early Years Foundation Stage

Early Years Foundation stage is an education that helps the caregivers to guide and educate young preschool children with tools to assist their psychological development. The two key points that are in picture are Resilience and Self efficacy. Resilience is the ability of the child to overcome huddles of any sort, let it be physical,...
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Reaction Vs Response in Pediatric Dentistry

Reaction and response are two different terms, though they are more than commonly used interchangeably. Biologically speaking, reaction is a chemical process where diverse natured reactants come together to form a product which is completely different in nature. Whereas response is an action that comes from the matured space in head and heart. This originates...
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End of Year, End of Fear

As the year begins to close, we all naturally incline towards reflections. These reflections are more about love, growth, being brave, fearlessness and the unbreakable bonds. Love remaining the core of our human experience. As we reflect on love, let’s remember the wisdom of Rainer Maria Rilke: “Love consists of this: two solitudes that meet, protect,...
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Day to day language and vocabulary in the dental office

Its a natural tendency for the parents to offer comfort and ease to the child when they are in the dental chair especially when it comes to treatment appointments. In the process of comforting the child, parents do tend to say sentences like: It’s not going to hurt. It’s not painful. There is no needle....
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Noise Vs Signal in Pediatric Dentistry and life

It’s important to differentiate between the two most common terms that carry information: noise and a signal. ‘Noise’ is a term used for continuous download of information which is on autopilot mode when we are amidst almost 8 billion people on the planet earth.  The technical definition of noise refers to it as irregular fluctuations...
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Fear of the unknown at the dental appointments

From the background of Child Development Psychology, it is known that 82% of the child’s brain is developed by the age of 7 years. Any experiences that happen before and during this time frame do have a deep impact on the long term. Fear of the unknown is always the root cause of any fear....
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NLP in preparing the child with dental phobia to come back for dental visit

Neurolinguistic Programing is the science and art of channeling right intent into right set of words in continuum, so that overall programming of the brain neurons gets modified. There are common scenarios where children have had traumatic experience related to dental appointments, which now leaves them repulsive to any further dental treatments. In these scenarios,...
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Correlation between child development psychology and dental appointment

There may not appear to be an obvious surface level correlation between the child’s dental appointment and the child development psychology. However, on the deeper levels, understanding of the child development psychology forms the foundation of the behavioral science, which then broadly determines the coping abilities of children in any challenging environment. This science helps...
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Primary teeth dental decays and their impact on permanent teeth

Dental caries or cavities in primary teeth do not imply that the permanent teeth will also have compromised health. The two components of this equation are not directly proportional but can be dependent on multiple factors. Based on scientific research, its proven that the incidence of dental decays in primary teeth is about 80 -85%...
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Are cookies and candies the only reason for cavities?

Dental caries is a multi-factorial disease where in some factors are under our control and some such as anatomical, physiological, genetic and few others that are beyond our control. Diet imbalance, frequent snacking, and compromised oral hygiene that includes improper brushing and inconsistent or no flossing; are the most known factors that are under the...
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Anchoring with give-aways in pediatric dentistry

Gifts and rewards are always appreciated by anyone and everyone. When the children perform well during their dental visit, which means, they follow the instructions and cope well during the treatment, they get rewarded at the end. The gestures such as praise, applaud, hugs and pictures can create a beautiful memory of the visit to...
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Impact of backlog information on Coping ability

In the science of Neurolinguistic Programming, FEAR is described as an acronym for “False Evidence appearing Real”. At times, fear of the unknown or negatively experienced situation can be so deep rooted that it can get irrationally triggered in unreal situations. Biologically it has been proven that gut bacteria can store information and experience both...
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Structure of human brain and responses in dental chair

Structure of human brain is complex and magnificent, to an extent that the flexibility of the neurons is still beyond the scope of complete comprehension. No wonder, its addressed as the highest form of creation equipped with extraordinary potential. Amygdala is the part of human brain that is trained to alert us of any kind...
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Slow Approach Dentistry

Traffic signal metaphor gets very well placed in children’s dentistry. The traffic signal symbolizes ‘Stop’ ‘Check’ and ‘Continue’ based on the status of the vehicles at the crossroads. Depending on the chaos created by the multitude of emotions that a child may feel during the dental appointment, the treatment approach can be called ‘slow approach’...
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Fear: real or imaginary?

Fear is an acronym for “False evidence appearing real”. Children or adults may behave differently when they are in state of fear but their actions are not the definitions of their personality. NLP is the scientific tool that teaches us to respond constructively to any fear. We learn to look into our fears as external...
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Laser Pediatric Dentist-Smile, you are in safe hands.

Laser Pediatric Dentist at Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic. Gulf News speaks to Dr.Imneet Madan, Tell us how Michael’s Clinic has helped you retain your leading position as a distinguished laser NLP pediatric dentist for over a decade? My inceptive navigation towards introducing lasers in routine dentistry was to be able to avoid the use of...
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Erbium Lasers in Co-COVID Dentistry

Erbium Lasers in Co-COVID Dentistry. Times have remodeled distinctly with the unprecedented outbreak of a microbe that currently appears beyond control and each one of us is in the invisible circle of vulnerability. The full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the medical or dental community and in general remains uncalculated. The dental practice has...
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Understanding Children’s Behavior

Children’s behavior or human behavior in general seems to many just as it is visible on the surface. Knowledge of NLP helps us peel off multiple layers that may overlay our true nature like the layers of onion peel. The real truth is always beneath the surface, in deeper layers where understanding of NLP works....
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Pediatric Dentistry – Tongue Tie treatments

Pediatric Dentistry: Role of a Pediatric Dentist in diagnosis of tongue tie: Tongue-tie is referred to as an embryological remnant of the tissue in the midline between the undersurface of the tongue and the floor of the mouth. This tissue is known to inhibit the normal flexible movements of the tongue. The attachments of this...
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I am OK, you are OK

A key to understanding parental psychology in pediatric dental office. According to the basics of Pediatric Dentistry, the interactions between the child, dentist and parent are the three main cornerstones of the practice. This is referred to as Pedodontic Triangle. Child, being the priority in the scenario and conversations, is placed at the top of...
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Emotional Freedom Technique in Pediatric Dentistry

Emotional freedom technique is a healing technique that relieves body of anxiety, fear, physical pains and many deep emotional blocks. Emotions are defined as energy in motion. High energy emotions exhibit as happiness, bravery, confidence or fearlessness, whereas low energy emotions exhibit as fear, anxiety, apprehension, denial or sometimes being stubborn, rejecting the situations that...
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Laser Dentistry in Dubai: Fear Free Dentistry

An article about Laser Dentistry in Dubai by Dr. Imneet Madan. The conventional and straight forward thinking that has existed from eons of time is that if we have a cavity, it needs to be drilled and filled. Drilling is painful, hence we need a shot. This approach can certainly increase the anxiety both on...
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Why do we need Pediatric Dentist?

Dentistry for adults and Dentistry for children do have loads of commonalities such as teeth, habits, anxiety, fillings, cavities, sugar intake, root canals, extractions, etc. In addition, another main commonality is the materials and techniques used in both cases. So what’s different? Pediatric dentistry is one of the streams of specialities that one may choose...
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NLP in Pediatric Dentistry

Neurolinguistic programming , NLP is a science that helps us understand the difference that makes a difference. This science comprises of variety of skills that range from manual for the mind to a tool box of techniques. In very simple words, NLP helps us open up our frames to understand people and situations better, to...
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Six Sigma tips in Laser Practice Management

Laser assisted dentistry is an expensive practice not only for the provider but also for the end receiver. It makes all the sense when we do take the necessary steps to modify this practice for the mutual benefit of all. Six sigma is the “Quality Assurance Strategy”, that helps reconstitute the existing business in the...
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Orthotropics: Pre-Braces therapy in young children

Orthotropics, is the field of dentistry that deals with the growth modification. The need for orthotropic therapy surfaces when there is diagnosis of para functional habits such as habitual mouth breathing. Taping test for lip seal, Sleep studies, ENT check ups all come into picture as and when required. Orthotropics is a vast field on...
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Impact of Cavities in baby teeth on permanent teeth

Dental caries (cavities) in Primary teeth (baby teeth) is not the single governing factor leading to compromised health of permanent teeth. Cavities are caused due to multiple reasons; poor oral hygiene and diet being the most common ones. When a young child develops a cavity or multiple cavities and is left untreated for a long...
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Butyeko Breathing Training

Its not uncommon to believe that “Breathing is Natural”. It just happens and there is nothing we need to care about. “Breathing is natural” but “Act of Breathing” is an Art that contributes to better living. Buteyko Breathing method originated in Russia and travelled a major part of the globe teaching and training people about...
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“Infection in baby tooth”: Treatment Possibilities:

It is quite often that we come across situations where young children get cavities that are deep seated leading to infection in the third layer i.e. nerve or pulp of the tooth. In these scenarios, child may complain of pain, discomfort and swelling in the gums. On clinical evaluation, it may appear as swelling or...
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Baby tooth with Abscess

Profound and long standing untreated decays in children’s teeth can progress deep into the root canals of baby teeth and thereby lead to infections or abscess. The most common treatment suggested for such teeth is to extract and place a space maintainer. With the contemporary approach of Erbium and Diode lasers in Pediatric Dentistry, Root...
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Not known reasons for Cavities in Young Children

A very common concern with the parents is children having cavities at young age despite the fact that they have been brushing regularly. We understand that dental cavities is multi factorial disease that originates primarily due to lack of oral hygiene combined with other common factors such as high sugar diet and many more. It...
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First visit protocol for Children’s Dental appointment

Sometimes it’s a matter of fun, and at other times, a matter of concern, when it comes to the first dental appointment for the young kids. First visit protocols are simple and designed to connect with the right age frames. In general, these visits are intended to have complete check up, evaluate the number of...
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How breathing can influence our teeth?

The natural rhythmic breathing pattern in human body is to breathe through the nose. However, either obligatory (due to nasal congestion or asthma) or habitually, some individuals develop the pattern of mouth breathing. Mouth breathing does have proven impact on the facial development, teeth alignment and airway development. Mouth breathers tend to develop long, narrow...
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Cavities in young children’s teeth

Why does my child have cavities despite regular brushing? A very common concern with the parents is children having cavities at young age despite the fact that they have been brushing regularly. We understand that dental cavities is multi factorial disease that originates primarily due to lack of oral hygiene combined with other common factors...
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Lasers in Dentistry – Does the laser really work differently?

Lasers in dentistry, Lasers have been in Dentistry for approximately four to five decades. The prominent use of lasers in Dentistry has become the mainstream for a few years. The use of this technology does involve special knowledge and skill. Beyond the knowledge, is also a huge investment in the Laser device. These could be...
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