Pediatric Dentistry


Course Information and lecture slides  
Pediatric Dentistry Clinical Photos
Information for Parents ...Here is some basic information for parents.

Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics
Pit and Fissure Sealants
Baby Bottle Syndrome
Fluoride: How Much is Enough?

Course Information

The following is information taken from lectures in our department. This is not intended to be all inclusive of all lectures or all lecture materials. However, it may be useful to you as reference material. These are typically large graphics files, so it may take a moment or two to load.

Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Clinic Manual

Miscellaneous Lectures

Truly Invisible Braces: The Story of Serial Disking (Taylor)
Treatment Planning in the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic (Taylor)

Sophomore Growth and Development (PDO 213)

Sophomore Orthodontic-Pedodontic Lab

Introduction and Wire Bending slides. (Aiello)
Soldering slides. (Aiello)
Band and Loop Space Maintainer slides. (Aiello)
Construction of Mandibular Lingual Arch slides. (Aiello)
Bonding Orthodontic Brackets slides. (Taylor)
Cavity Preparation in Primary Teeth slides. (Aiello)
Stainless Steel Crown slides. (Aiello)
Composite Crown slides. (Aiello)
Pulpotomy Technique slides. (Aiello)
Pit and Fissure Sealant slides. (Aiello)

Junior Pediatric Dentistry

AAPD Behavior Management Guidelines

Principles of Behavior Management slides 2006. (Taylor)
Nitrous Oxide in Pediatric Dentistry slides 2006. (Taylor)
Trauma in the Primary Dentition slides 2006. (Taylor)
Pulp Therapy for Primary Teeth slides 2006 (Taylor)
Space Management slides 2006 (Taylor)
Pediatric Restorative Dentistry slides. (Aiello)
Local Anesthesia for Children slides. (Aiello)
Air Abrasion slides. (Aiello)


Faculty

Anne S. Aiello, B.S., D.M.D.

Dr. Aiello was raised in Glen Cove, New York and attended the State University of New York at Albany for her pre-dental education. She received her D.M.D. degree (Doctor of Dental Medicine) from Washington University in St. Louis in 1979. In 1981 she completed her Certificate of Specialty in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Aiello joined the full-time faculty at Creighton University School of Dentistry in 1986. She served as Chairperson of the department for 18 years.

Phone: (402) 280-5047

E-mail: aaiello@creighton.edu

Nicholas J. Levering, B.S., D.D.S., M.S,

Dr. Levering is a native of Ohio and completed his pre-dental education at the University of Cincinnati. He graduated from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1975 and completed a master’s program in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Minnesota in1983.  Dr. Levering served in the USN and USAF as a general dentist and then as a pediatric dentist for 24years.  He joined the full-time faculty at Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2004.  Dr. Levering is an Associate Professor.

Phone: (402) 289-5052

E-mail:NicholasLevering@creighton.edu

 

James J. Lukas, B.S., D.D.S., M.S.

Dr. Lukas graduated from Creighton University with a B.S. degree with major in Biology in 1969, Creighton University School of Dentistry with a D.D.S. degree in 1973 and completed his Orthodontic masters residency in 1976 at St. Louis University Orthodontic Department with a M.S. in Orthodontics.  He maintains a private practice of orthodontics in Omaha, NE. and is currently the Director of Orthodontics for the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the Creighton University School of Dentistry.

Phone: (402) 280-5211

E-mail: jjlukas@creighton.edu

David T. Mohs, D.D.S., M.S.

Dr. Mohs received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University in 1972.  He received his certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1977 and his Master of Science in Orthodontics from Washington University in St. Louis in 1984.  Dr. Mohs served for 5 years as a pediatric dentist in the Indian Health Service and for over 20 years as an orthodontist in the US Air Force.  He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.  Dr. Mohs joined the full-time faculty at Creighton University in 2006 and is currently Resident Associate Professor of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.

Phone: (402) 280-5211

E-mail: davidmohs@creighton.edu

Mark H. Taylor, B.A., D.D.S., F.A.C.D.

Dr. Taylor graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry in 1975 and completed his Pediatric Dentistry residency in 1977 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Dr. Taylor has taught full-time at Creighton University School of Dentistry since 1979 and has held the positions of Chairman of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Assistant/Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Finance, and Executive Associate Dean. He is currently Director of Informatics and and Interim Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.

Phone: (402) 280-5040

E-mail: mtaylor@creighton.edu

 


Other Faculty 

This is a list of part-time faculty and other academic full-time faculty that contribute greatly to the success of our department. Their talent and time is greatly appreciated and we would like to recognize them.

  • Dr. Frank Ayers, Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Associate Dean for Student Affairs
    Lecturer, Junior Pediatric Dentistry
  • Dr. Robert Brady, Adjunct Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
    Course Director, Junior and Senior Orthodontic courses
     
  • Dr. Fred Longo, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
    Laboratory teaching in Pediatric Dentistry
     
  • Dr. Darrel Lower, Adjunct Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
    Laboratory and Clinical teaching in Pediatric Dentistry
  • Dr. Greg Samuelson, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
    Clinical teaching in Orthodontics
  • Dr. Gary Westerman, Professor of Community and Preventive Dentistry, Chairman of the Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry
    Laboratory and Clinical teaching in Pediatric Dentistry