Cerebral Palsy is caused by brain injury or brain malformation that occurs before, during, or immediately after birth while the infantâs brain is under development. But how a brain injury affects a childâs motor functioning and intellectual abilities is highly dependent on the nature of a brain injury, where the damage occurs, and how severe it is.
Dental School. Like all dentists, pediatric dentists must earn one of two degrees: Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine. The degrees are equivalent and require a minimum of four years of study at dental school. Admission to dental school is competitive.
Dental school is typically four years (U of Pacific is three years). To specialize into ortho or oral surgery is after that but must be determined during your four years in dental school (sort of like picking a major in college). If you do decide to specialize it may be up to three more years of school and a residency before you get out on your own.