Finding a Pediatric Dentist:: National Children’s Dental Health Month

I was one of those weird kids who didn’t mind going to the dentist when I was a kid.  I had my first dental appliance when I was in second grade and braces in third grade.  By the time I was in middle school, I was used to monthly, and sometimes weekly, dental and orthodontic appointments.  It was routine and I didn’t mind.  But, I loved my pediatric dentist!  That made a huge difference.  Does your child dread going to the dentist?  Or, are you looking for your child’s first dentist?

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month.  Although dental care is important every month, we’d like to help you pick a family friendly pediatric dentist. 

What our Kentucky staff and readers have to say about family friendly pediatric dentists:

• Shannan B says “Dr. Moeller in Park Hills is the bee’s knees!”  That’s who her kids see when they need a cleaning!
• Phyllis M loves Glockner Family Dentistry and says they are a “seriously awesome practice for all ages!”
• Michelle H takes her three kids to Dr. Bert Bathiany with locations in both Fort Thomas and Florence.  Her oldest son, ten years old, has been going there since he was three years old and loves it.
• Amy Q takes her boys to Dr. Russell Damron at Smiles on York in Newport.  “The boys have seen him from the beginning, he’s great with them.”
• Dentistry plus in Burlington
• Pediatric Dental Garden, Dr. Sophie Duvall-Austin :: located in Crestview Hills.  One reader said “Her office is so kid friendly & the kids adore her!”
• Dr. Sopa in Hebron.
• Dr. Rider in Ft. Thomas “because the kids adore him and he doesn’t recommend unnecessary dental work”
• Dr Greenhill, Union Pediatric Dentistry::  Many of our readers recommended Dr. Greenhill.    One reader said “The staff is so patient. They have movies playing for the kids during their cleanings, and everyone is so friendly. They do lots of things like collecting for food banks, etc. They also have a monthly drawing for patients who provide referrals and for no cavities. Great with kids with special needs.  Cannot speak highly enough of him and his incredible staff. My kids LOVE going. He’s fantastic and has worked hard on both kids teeth to avoid early orthodontist visits.  My daughter even gets her nails painted while she waits!”
• Dr Michael Berling in Ft Wright.
• Dr. Eric Soper (Pediatric Dental) in Burlington. “He just opened a location in Crestview Hills too. The best… wish he took adult patients!”
• Dr Mark Cummings in Ft Mitchell.
• Dr.  Schulte in Fort Mitchell.  “He also does orthodontics.”
• Drs. Mueller and Wall in Ft. Wright.  “Their staff is friendly, appointments run on time and they have a treasure box of goodies for younger kids.”
• Edgewood Dental Care:: “Techs are VERY family friendly.”
• Highland Heights Pediatric Dentist, Dr. David Rider:: “My kids love Dr. Rider. They have a great waiting room, TV on the ceiling while being worked on and an awesome treasure chest. My kids actually love the dentist and I have been very happy with it.”
• Dr. Lisa Vasseur in Florence:: “I take my kids (and have their whole lives).  She is fantastic with kids and adults (even grown men who are scared of the dentist…ahem.  Not that we have any in our family of course ;).). I highly recommend her!”

Here are family friendly and pediatric dentist recommendations from our Ohio Staff and Readers:

• Kristin G’s family recently started going to Dr. Cathy Graves in Mason.  She loves the awesome staff, clean and comfortable dental rooms and says Dr. Cathy is a great dentist.  “She used to be a dental hygienist but went back to school.  I think it helps her relate better to patients. Both my girls loved their first visit.”
• Karen E’s kids went to Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Elizabeth S. Mueller when they were smaller.  Locations in Cincinnati and Mason.
• Dr. Tran in Olde West Chester. “Takes care of the entire family in one visit. And the kids love his wall-size aquarium!”
• Dr. Lambert and Dr. Pagano in Mason.  “Amazing dentists and their staff is wonderful as well.”
• Joe Crowley in Monfort Heights. “He has been my dentist since I was a kid and my daughter absolutely loves him and all his assistants.”
• Dr. Katie at Sea of Smiles pediatric dentistry in Anderson.  Kids get to wear sunglasses and watch tv during their appointments.
• Hyde Park Pediatric Dentistry.
• Dr Jetty Naggy at Rogers Family Dentistry in Anderson.
• We love Smiles 4 Kids Pediatric Dentistry in Springdale.
• Dr. Thomas Cox in West Chester.

When not blogging for Family Friendly Cincinnati, you can find Michelle writing at her personal blog, I’m Living the Good Life.