Whitesburg Pediatric Dentistry

Twelve years ago, in my late twenties, I made a career change when I took a leap of faith and pursued dentistry. I had no idea at the time that it would lead me to a pediatric specialty.

I believe that one of the reasons that I discovered pediatric dentistry to begin with, is that I was a father before I became a dentist. My own experiences as a father with young children helped me develop effective methods communicating with kids. Those experiences with my own children have helped me become a genuine and trustworthy caregiver.

It has become all too commonplace for there to be a negative connotation when kids think about going to the dentist. It is my hope that kids learn to trust me, so that I can show them that a dental visit doesn’t have to be stressful.

While the procedural work with my hands is professionally satisfying, helping an anxious patient overcome their worries and become comfortable in the chair is my main objective. This takes a lot of time, patience, and creativity: I need to adapt to each child’s personality and learn how best to connect with them.

I love working with kids because they are resilient and energetic. They also tend to remember everything, so if I can give them a positive experience, they tend to take it with them, forever. When parents tell me that their children are excited to come see us, it is truly special.