FAQ

What is a pediatric dentist?

ByDr Susan Pan, DDS September 16, 2023March 13, 2026

A dentist specialized in the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years.

Online Appointment Requests

Dr Susan Pan, DDS

Dentist

Dr. Susan R. Pan, DDS, is a highly qualified dentist with a long-standing engagement in the field since 1986. She was a recipient of the Dr. Gerald Z Wright Award for graduating first in her class at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario. Additionally, she worked as a clinical instructor for new dentists at the University of Western Ontario’s School of Dentistry and graduated from the Dental School of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Pan has received recognition for her exceptional work, as she was consecutively awarded the Diamond Winner for the Readers’ Choice of their Favorite Dentist by the Hamilton Spectator in 2014 and 2015, and was nominated for the same title multiple times in 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.

Recent Posts

Dry Mouth and Bad Breath: When a Dental Visit Helps
Dry mouth can make bad breath linger. Learn the common oral causes, simple home care, and when a dental exam may help sort out the next step.
Nitrous oxide or oral sedation? What anxious dental patients should ask before treatment
Compare nitrous oxide and oral sedation for anxious dental visits: how fast each works, how long effects last, whether you need a ride, and what Ontario rules change.
Whitening Before a Wedding, Graduation, or Interview: Which Option Fits Your Timeline?
If you have a fixed-date event coming up, the best whitening plan depends on your timeline, sensitivity, and whether you have fillings, crowns, or veneers.
Dental Sedation in Ontario: Safety, Recovery, and RCDSO Questions
Sedation dentistry in Ontario is a range of care, not one experience. Before booking, ask about the planned level, who provides it, monitoring, and recovery.
Tooth Sensitivity After Whitening: When to Wait and Call a Dentist
Mild sensitivity after whitening is common and often short-lived. Learn what helps at home and when swelling, one-sided pain, or fever means it’s time to call.
Porcelain Veneers Consultation: What Can Change the Plan?
A veneer consultation checks decay, gum health, enamel, bite forces, grinding, and your goals before deciding whether veneers, bonding, whitening, or a crown fit.
Teens With Braces or Invisalign: A Daily Routine to Help Prevent White Spots
Braces and aligners need different cleaning habits, but both need brushing, flossing, and careful timing after sugary drinks to lower white-spot risk.
Should Whitening Come Before Bonding or Veneers?
Whitening is often done first so bonding or veneers can match the final shade. Decay, gum disease, sensitivity, or grinding can change the order.