Dr. Mirna Armaleh Caldwell earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology-Psychology from Tufts University in Massachusetts, where she received several academic scholarships. Dr. Mirna continued her education at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, one of the top New England schools for dentistry. She realized quickly that her dental skills with children came naturally and that minimizing their fears brought her joy. She went on to earn her specialty certificate in Pediatric Dentistry at Tufts University/New England Medical Center, an intense three year program focused on the growth and development of children and their unique needs. This additional three years of specialty training is what sets her apart from general or family dentists. As a pediatric dentist, she is also qualified to treat patients who have special mental, physical, or emotional needs. The main goal of Hillsboro Pediatric Dentistry is Prevention, Prevention, Prevention! Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children begin visiting a dentist regularly for check-ups beginning at age 12 months? The reason for this recommendation is that the first dental visit is mainly an educational one. We discuss your infants feeding habits, your hygiene practices, and make individualized recommendations to help prevent dental disease from ever occurring. The earlier we have a chance to sit down and discuss diet and hygiene habits together, the better we can be at preventing dental disease. When cavities do occur, we focus on using the highest quality restorative material as well as the most up to date techniques. Dr. Mirna has never placed an amalgam or mercury filling in a child’s mouth, and never will. All of our fillings are tooth-colored, and Dr. Mirna also insures that the composite material and sealant material she uses on children is BPA-free. Our radiographs are digital, reducing the radiation a child receives from these diagnostic images by 80% from traditional x-rays we received as children. As a board-certified pediatric dentist and a mom of two, Dr. Mirna makes sure that your child's dental visits are truly enjoyable.
