Dyersburg Pediatric Dentistry - Martha Jodi Braid

Dr. Chuck Hughes has been in the specialty practice of pediatric dentistry since 1989. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee School of Dentistry where he was awarded the American Society of Dentistry for Children's - "Student of the Year". He then went on to complete a 2 year pediatric dentistry residency and masters program, also at the University of Tennessee School of Dentistry.

I have had the pleasure of working at Dyersburg Pediatric Dentistry since 2000. I am a registered dental assistant and currently hold the position as Scheduler. I am usually the voice you will hear on the phone when calling to schedule an appointment for your child. It is my job to insure a convenient appointment time for your busy schedule as well as instill the importance of keeping the assigned time held for your child. It is a pleasure to see healthy smiles anxious for their return visit with our doctors.

With the advances in computer aided dentistry, we now provide our patients the latest diagnostic imaging, also known as Digital Radiography (x-rays). Instead of biting down on dental film, a digital x-ray uses a wireless sensor. Where it used to take 4-6 minutes to process a regular dental x-ray, it now takes less than 30 seconds to produce the image.

Your child should visit the dentist by his/her 1st birthday. You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and his staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. The less to-do concerning the visit, the better.

For more information on oral health care needs, please visit the website for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. The pediatric dentist has an extra two years of specialized training and is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years. The very young, pre-teens, and teenagers all need different approaches in dealing with their behavior, guiding their dental growth and development, and helping them avoid future dental problems.The pediatric dentist is best qualified to meet these needs.