David M. Avenetti, DDS, MSD, MPH, is a clinical
assistant professor and postgraduate program director for the
Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Illinois at
Chicago, College of Dentistry. He is also in private practice in
Chicago. Avenetti can be reached at avenetti@uic.edu.
Early identification of occlusal issues in children facilitates timely orthodontic treatment that helps support optimal oral health in the primary and mixed dentition.