Business Details
Your Child's Comfortable Dental Care Experience Starts Here
At Laganis Pediatric Dentistry, we specialize in creating positive dental experiences for children and adolescents. Founded by Dr. Venetia Laganis, our Maple Grove, MN practice combines extensive clinical expertise with a compassionate approach to oral health education. Our team prioritizes preventive care, offering services like sealants, fluoride treatments, and sedation dentistry while fostering trust through personalized attention. With decades of combined experience, including advanced training in pediatric dentistry and active involvement in professional organizations, we emphasize early education to establish lifelong dental habits.Our child-friendly environment and tailored communication strategies address patient anxiety, ensuring each visit builds confidence. As a practice leader certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, we maintain rigorous standards for clinical excellence while maintaining a family-centered care philosophy that aligns with parental goals for their children's health.
Services
Pediatric dental exams
Fluoride treatments
Dental sealants
Tooth-colored fillings
Sedation dentistry
Hospital dental care
Oral hygiene instruction
Caries prevention
Emergency dental care
Highlights and features
- Our team includes a board-certified pediatric dentist with advanced training from the University of Minnesota
- Specialized child-friendly environment designed to reduce dental anxiety
- Comprehensive preventive care including sealants, fluoride treatments, and SDF applications
- Personalized oral hygiene education tailored to each child's developmental stage
- Experienced staff with decades of combined service in pediatric dentistry
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
What people say
Best pediatric dentist
Staff are incredible
Made my child comfortable
Love the dentist
Highly recommend
Services
Pediatric Dental Exams
Our comprehensive dental exams for children include oral health assessments, caries risk evaluation, and personalized hygiene instruction. Using age-appropriate communication techniques, we help children feel comfortable while checking tooth development and bite alignment. Each exam includes preventive care recommendations tailored to the child's specific needs and developmental stage.
Fluoride Treatments
Professional fluoride applications strengthen tooth enamel and prevent decay. We offer topical fluoride varnishes and foams as part of routine preventive care. Our team educates families on proper at-home fluoride use and recommends treatment frequency based on individual caries risk assessments for optimal oral health outcomes.
Dental Sealants
We apply protective sealants to children's back teeth to prevent cavities in hard-to-clean grooves. This quick, painless procedure creates smooth tooth surfaces that resist plaque buildup. Sealants are recommended based on individual risk factors and typically last 3-5 years with regular dental checkups to monitor integrity.
Sedation Dentistry
Our in-office sedation options help anxious children receive necessary dental care comfortably. Tailored sedation plans consider each patient's medical history and treatment needs. Our trained team ensures safe, effective sedation while maintaining a calming environment to build long-term dental confidence for apprehensive young patients.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
We use composite resin fillings that match natural tooth color for children's dental restorations. These durable, aesthetic fillings repair cavities while preserving tooth structure. Our team explains the procedure using child-friendly language, ensuring patients understand how we'll make their tooth 'strong and healthy' again through this minimally invasive treatment.
People
Dr. Venetia Laganis
Pediatric Dentist
Board-certified pediatric dentist with over 30 years experience. University of Minnesota trained, former clinical professor, and past president of Minnesota Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Specializes in child anxiety reduction and preventive care.
Janet
Patient Coordinator
Dental professional with 30+ years experience. Focuses on patient comfort and family communication. Builds relationships through personalized care and understanding of children's unique personalities during dental visits.
Jenni
Office Manager
Dental administrator with 15+ years experience. Coordinates scheduling and hospital care logistics. Creates positive patient experiences through operational excellence while maintaining focus on children's oral health outcomes.
Lisa
Dental Assistant
Pediatric dental assistant since 1994. Specializes in patient education and child engagement. Builds trust through consistent, compassionate care that makes dental visits enjoyable for young patients during preventive and restorative procedures.
Jill
Dental Assistant
Experienced assistant with 36+ years in pediatric dentistry. Expert in preventive care education and fear reduction techniques. Helps children understand dental concepts through age-appropriate communication that builds lifelong oral health habits.
Questions
What age range do you treat?
We treat infants through adolescents, with specialized care approaches tailored to each child's developmental stage from first teeth through teenage years.
How do you handle anxious children?
Our team uses proven anxiety-reduction techniques including child-friendly communication, gradual exposure, and positive reinforcement to create comfortable dental experiences for apprehensive patients.
What preventive services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive preventive care including fluoride treatments, dental sealants, SDF applications, personalized hygiene instruction, and caries risk assessments tailored to each child's needs.
Do you offer sedation options?
Yes, we provide in-office sedation dentistry for anxious patients. Our team determines appropriate candidates based on medical history and treatment requirements to ensure safe, comfortable care.
How often should children visit the dentist?
We recommend biannual checkups for most children, though some patients may require more frequent visits based on individual risk factors and preventive care needs assessed during examinations.
What makes your practice unique?
Our specialized training in pediatric dentistry, combined with a child-friendly environment and focus on building trust through personalized care, creates exceptional dental experiences for young patients.
