Shaping Lifelong Oral Wellness through Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry

It is an honor to serve as Guest Editor for this special issue on Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, a eld that remains at the heart of lifelong oral health. Pediatric dentistry is unique not only because it addresses the evolving developmental needs of infants, children, and adolescents, but also because it shapes behaviors, attitudes, and habits that inuence oral health well into adulthood. Preventive dentistry further strengthens this foundation by prioritizing early identication, timely intervention, and education driven care.