Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Malinda M. Husson is a Pediatric Dentist in Charleston, WV
with special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating tooth, gum, and jaw disorders and injuries in children.
As a Pediatric Dentist, Malinda M. Husson, DDS, MSD performs
oral health exams, preventative dental health education, wisdom teeth extraction, orthodontics, implant and crown placement, cavity repair, gum disease treatment, and dental injury care. Pediatric Dentistry is
a dental specialty centered on promoting the oral health of young patients from infancy through their teen years. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Pediatric Dentists include dental cavities, wisdom tooth impaction, bruxism (tooth grinding), improper bite and jaw alignment, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, gum disease, oral cancer, and injuries to the teeth, mouth, and gums.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatric Dentists
include diagnostic imaging, oral hygiene education, cavity repair, orthodontics, placing tooth implants, crowns, and orthodontics, diagnosing and treating tooth grinding, addressing gum disease, extracting impacted wisdom teeth, and treating tooth, tongue, and gum injury or infection.
An age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.
Pediatric Dentists in Charleston, WV
Dentist
Dr. Malinda M. Husson is a Dentist in Charleston, WV
with special training and skill in diagnosis and treatment of problems with patients' teeth, gums, lips, and jaw.
As a Dentist, Malinda M. Husson, DDS, MSD performs
dental procedures focused on prevention of oral diseases such as tooth decay and periodontal disease. Dentistry is
a branch of medicine concerned with study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting the oral cavity. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Dentists include tooth cavities, gum disease, bad breath, tooth sensitivity, mouth sores, tooth erosion, and dental emergencies.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dentists
include dental examinations, filling cavities, removing tooth decay, repairing cracked teeth, performing root canals, and removing teeth.
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
Dentists in Charleston, WV
Dental Anesthesiologist
Dr. Malinda M. Husson is a Dental Anesthesiologist in Charleston, WV
with special training and skill in delivering anesthesia to help patients manage pain from dental procedures.
As a Dental Anesthesiologist, Malinda M. Husson, DDS, MSD performs
local anesthesia, general anesthesia, and sedation. Dental Anesthesiology is
the use of pain management medication in oral surgery and other dental procedures. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Dental Anesthesiologists include tooth decay, gum disease, injury, and tooth loss.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dental Anesthesiologists
include machinery to monitor vital signs and topical, gaseous, and intravenous anesthesia medication.
A dentist who has successfully completed an accredited postdoctoral anesthesiology residency training program for dentists of two or more years duration, in accord with Commission on Dental Accreditation's Standards for Dental Anesthesiology Residency Programs, and/or meets the eligibility requirements for examination by the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology.
Dental Anesthesiologists in Charleston, WV
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Malinda M. Husson is an Anesthesiologist in Charleston, WV
with special training and skill in safely delivering acute and chronic pain relief through numbing and sedation.
As an Anesthesiologist, Malinda M. Husson, DDS, MSD performs
general anesthesia and regional anesthetics. Anesthesiology is
the field of medicine that controls pain during invasive procedures. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Anesthesiologists include sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain, labor, and surgery.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Anesthesiologists
include pre-procedure evaluations, anesthesia delivery, patient monitoring, and recovery assistance.
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Anesthesiologists in Charleston, WV