Shrewsbury,
MA ‒ Nguyet M. Tau, DMD, DABPD, FAAPD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s
Who as a Trusted Pinnacle Pediatric Dentist for her
phenomenal work in the field of Dentistry and for her professional excellence
at Happy Teeth Dental Care, PC, and Jack and Jill Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr Tau
is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and
a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She is highly trained
in cavity prevention, tooth decay, and complete oral rehab, with over ten years
of experience.
Growing
up, Dr. Tau knew from a young age that she wanted to work with children. In her
current capacity, Dr. Tau practices at Happy Teeth Dental Care and Jack and
Jill Pediatric Dentistry. She strives to make going to the dentist a “fun and
fearless” experience for every child she meets. As a pediatric dentist, she
enjoys helping children feel comfortable during their appointments. She
specializes in helping very young and highly anxious patients, as well as patients
with special needs, who require extensive dental treatments. For these
patients, she utilizes her admitting privileges to local hospitals, allowing
her to care for her patients in a gentle and non-traumatizing manner. Other
options include nitrous oxide (laughing gas), which can be administered on the
dental practice premises to ease stress. Dr. Tau finds it rewarding to see her
young patients grow and conquer their dental fears over time.
To
achieve her exceptional career, Dr. Tau attended Brown University, graduating
with Honors and receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies
and Human Health. She next taught at St. Leo Middle School in Leominster, MA,
where she educated the next generation in Science, English, and Math. Her love of
working with children inspired her to attend Boston University Goldman School
of Dental Medicine, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Dental
Medicine. She completed a Pediatric Dental Residency program from Boston
University afterwards and, today, she continues to give back to her alma mater
as a Clinical Instructor of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Tau
encourages children to see the dentist for the first time by their first
birthday, or when they get their first tooth. She stresses that good dental
habits start early, and parents can lead by example by brushing and flossing
daily, limiting snacking, and receiving regular dental checkups. Parents are
allowed to accompany children to their examinations to ensure the child’s
comfort. During initial appointments, Dr. Tau will take time to listen to
questions and concerns, review the child’s complete dental history, take X-rays
if necessary, discuss treatment options, and provide a checkup or cleaning. She
currently practices with her brother and coworker, Dr. Nguyen Minh Tau, at
Happy Teeth Dental Care and practices with her friend and colleague, Dr. Kamar
Maria Baloul, at Jack and Jill Pediatric Dentistry.
Happy
Teeth Dental Care is located at 135 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury, MA, and Jack
and Jill Pediatric Dentistry is located at 340 Wood Rd #288 in Braintree, MA.
Highly-awarded practices, the offices are associated with the American Academy
of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, the American
Dental Association, the International Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the
Massachusetts Dental Society, and the Massachusetts Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry.
In her
spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their son. She loves
to travel the world and has embarked on many global adventures. She has
traveled with Kindness in Action, a dental group that provides dental treatment
to under-served communities around the globe.
Dr. Tau
would like to dedicate this honorable recognition to her mentors along her journey:
Dr. Wendy Cheney, Dr. Christopher Hughes, and Dr. John McManama.
For
more information, visit www.happyteethdentalcare.com. or www.jackandjillpd.com.
