Edward L. Donaldson, Jr., D.D.S.

Edward L. Donaldson, Jr., D.D.S..
– Pediatric Dentist

On being a pediatric dental specialist:“I love working with children, especially the fidgety ones who are seeing a dentist for the first time. By making dentistry fun for kids, I feel that I’m starting them on the road to good dental health and a lifetime of beautiful smiles. I enjoy being able to calm a child’s fears and make him or her feel good about going to the dentist.”

Pediatric Internship and Residency: Children’s Hospital, University of Alabama Dental School, 1970

DDS: Loyola Dental School, 1968

Memberships: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Society of Dentistry for Children, American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, Louisiana Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the New Orleans Dental Association.

Chairperson: LDA Medicaid Task Force

Advanced Training: Pediatric dentistry, treatment for pacifier and nursing bottle mouth and orthodontic guidance

Author and creator: Bippo Visits the Dentist, written by Edward L. Donaldson, Jr., D.D.S., illustrated by Harriet N. Hastings. Copyright ©1981 by Edward L. Donaldson, Jr., D.D.S.

About the Book: “Bippo was written to provide an interesting and enjoyable story of a child’s first visit to the dentist. It covers all aspects of the dental encounter as written from a dentist’s point of view. It is my sincere desire that this book serve as a useful aid in providing the preparation necessary to ensure a positive dental experience for children.”

Hobbies and Interests: Hunting, fishing and organized dentistry