Dr. Laura Velcu

Dr. Laura Velcu is a dentist with experience in paediatric dentistry and has been part of the DENT ESTET 4 KIDS Sibiu team since 2018, the year the clinic opened. In her clinical practice, she combines her medical training with a focus on the child’s emotional well-being and communication with the family.

She graduated from the Dentistry programme at the ‘Victor Papilian’ Faculty of Medicine, part of the ‘Lucian Blaga’ University of Sibiu. After graduating, she practised in several areas of dentistry, subsequently devoting herself exclusively to children’s dental health.

Her background includes prior training in Psychology, the knowledge of which helps her to understand children’s reactions and to adapt her communication style according to each child’s age and needs.

In 2021, she obtained a certificate of further training in inhalation sedation using a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen in dentistry, issued by the Ministry of Health. She continues to develop her skills through courses and conferences, including in the fields of clinical paediatric dentistry, paediatric zirconia crowns and dental practice emergencies. She attended the 16th Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD), held in Lisbon in 2022.

When working with paediatric patients, she places great importance on helping them gradually acclimatise to the dental environment. She explains the stages of the appointment in simple terms, listens to the child’s concerns and adapts the pace of the interaction, particularly when the child is anxious or has had a previous unpleasant experience.

Parental involvement and oral health education complement this approach. Dr. Laura Velcu advocates establishing good hygiene habits from an early age and familiarising children with dental visits before any pain arises. As part of the DENT ESTET 4 KIDS Sibiu team, she values collaboration between doctors, case discussions and the exchange of experience as resources for continuous professional development.