Bethlehem, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/14/2014 -- Think of a dental home as an all-inclusive resort. It encompasses everything, including all aspects of oral health care and needs to be delivered in a complete, accessible and coordinated way in a family-focused manner. Dr. Thomas Lambert incorporates the dental home concept into his Bethlehem, PA dental practice.
The dental home is described as an ongoing partnership between the dentist and his or her patient. “The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) supports the idea of a dental home for all infants, children, adolescents and persons with special health care needs and I agree,” states Dr. Thomas Lambert. The interaction of the patient, parents, dentists, dental professionals and non-dental professionals is vitally important to good oral health and all the issues that can impact the patient. The foundation of a dental home which delivers pediatric primary health care, is best presented by the interaction of the afore mentioned individuals, commencing to a heightened awareness of the issues that affect the patient. The dental home works well when it is continuously accessible, family-oriented and compassionate.
Dr. Lambert understands that a dental home should provide comprehensive oral health care including emergency care and preventive services for oral diseases and conditions. He integrates these policies into his practice and believes this care should include an individualized dental program based upon a cavity risk assessment and a periodontal disease assessment. In the case of infants or very young children, there should be guidance on teething, thumb sucking or pacifier habits. There should also be a plan in place for acute dental trauma such as having a tooth knocked out or breaking a tooth.
“Starting children out on healthy food and healthy snacks instead of sugar-laden treats is very important. These health practices can reduce the child’s risk of preventable cavities and dental and oral diseases,” states Dr. Lambert. It is of significant importance to Dr. Lambert to be able to refer his patients to a specialist if he cannot provide direct care within the dental home. A referral will impact the future outcome of his patient’s tooth or teeth in a positive way.
About Dr. Lambert
Dr. Lambert is constantly attending lecture and hands-on participation continuing education courses in order to bring his patients the latest and best in patient comfort, accurate diagnoses and state-of-the-art technology and techniques. Since 1986 he has clocked more than 2,600 hours of advanced training in various dental disciplines. To request a consultation click here: Request a consultation.