Michael Saxe

Bio

Over 30 years a resident of Las Vegas, Dr. Michael Saxe graduated Valley High School in Las Vegas. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He then attended Dental School at Washington University School of Dental Medicine in St. Louis, where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (D.M.D.), cum laude. Dr. Michael Saxe then attended the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, where he was Chief Resident of the Pediatric Dentistry Program and received his certification as a Pediatric Dentist.

Dr. Michael Saxe is married and has three children. Dr. Michael Saxe has been practicing in Las Vegas since 1991. He is currently on staff at several surgical centers, Sunrise Hospital, Sunrise Children's Hospital and Mountain View Hospital.

Dr. Michael Saxe is certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support. He is an active member of the Southern Nevada Dental Society, Nevada Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, California Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Nevada Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and The American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Michael Saxe is the Pediatric Dentistry consultant of the Southern Nevada Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Clinic, and is a member of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. Dr. Michael Saxe is also part time Faculty at the UNLV Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry, at the Dental School.

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  • A Childrens Dentist, LLP

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Activity

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Pediatric Dentistry:

    MONDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Parents who dread visiting the dentist should keep their anxiety to themselves to avoid passing their fear on to their children, a new study suggests.

    Spanish researchers looked at 183 children, aged 7 to 12, and their families. The greater the level of...Full Article

  • Michael Saxe
    Michael Saxe answered:
    Why are baby teeth important?
    Primary, or "baby," teeth are important for many reasons. Not only do they help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also aid in forming a path that permanent teeth can follow when they are ready to erupt.  Full Post