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Your Trusted Pediatric Dentist in Tulsa, OK
Children's Dental Health Center has been dedicated to providing specialized pediatric dental care for over two decades. Our practice focuses on creating a welcoming environment where children receive comprehensive oral health services tailored to their unique needs. With expertise in treating patients from infancy through adolescence, including those with special healthcare needs, our team prioritizes preventive care and early intervention. We utilize advanced techniques such as nitrous oxide sedation and outpatient general anesthesia to ensure comfortable experiences for anxious or sensitive patients. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our personalized approach, ongoing patient education, and consistent follow-up communications.Through routine examinations and treatments like sealants, fillings, and extractions, we help families establish lifelong oral hygiene habits. The practice maintains strong community ties through referral programs and educational outreach initiatives. With multiple team members averaging 10+ years of service, we combine continuity with technical proficiency. Our facility accommodates complex cases while maintaining a child-friendly atmosphere that reduces dental anxiety. This combination of clinical expertise and compassionate care has earned us consistent positive feedback from multi-generational families across Tulsa and surrounding areas.
Services
Sedation Dentistry
Tooth Extractions
Dental Fillings
Sealant Application
Fluoride Treatments
Crowns
Emergency Care
Preventive Care
Oral Exams
Dental Cleanings
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Specialized pediatric dentists with 20+ years serving Tulsa families
- Nitrous oxide and outpatient general anesthesia options available
- Multi-generational patient care with consistent follow-up communications
- Child-friendly environment reducing dental anxiety in young patients
- Experienced team handles special needs cases with expertise
What people say
Loving staff
Excellent care
No cavities
Comfortable experience
Professional environment
Services
Pediatric Sedation Dentistry
We offer nitrous oxide sedation and outpatient general anesthesia for anxious or special needs patients. Our team specializes in creating calm dental experiences while maintaining safety standards. This service helps children complete necessary treatments without trauma, with options tailored to individual medical histories and procedure complexity.
Dental Extractions
Our dentists perform extractions for decayed teeth or developmental issues requiring space management. The procedure uses child-appropriate techniques to minimize discomfort. We provide post-operative care instructions and dietary recommendations to ensure proper healing while maintaining oral health during tooth development.
Dental Sealants
We apply protective coatings to permanent molars to prevent decay in hard-to-clean grooves. This preventive treatment creates a barrier against bacteria while allowing dentists to monitor developing teeth. Most insurance plans cover this service, which typically lasts several years with regular check-up maintenance.
Emergency Dental Care
Our team handles dental trauma cases including knocked-out teeth, fractures, and infections. We provide immediate assessment and treatment for injuries requiring reimplantation or infection control. Parents receive specific care instructions while we coordinate follow-up visits to monitor healing and prevent complications.
Preventive Care
Routine cleanings and examinations focus on early detection of developmental issues. Our hygienists educate families on proper brushing techniques and dietary habits. Regular X-rays and fluoride treatments help prevent decay while tracking dental development from toddler years through adolescence.
People
Dr. John Landers
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Landers specializes in pediatric dentistry with over 20 years serving Tulsa families. He treats patients from infancy through adolescence, including special needs cases. His approach combines technical expertise with child-friendly communication to create positive dental experiences for young patients.
Michelle Mashburn
Dental Hygienist
Michelle focuses on making dental visits comfortable for children through patient education and gentle care. She adapts techniques to individual patient needs while emphasizing preventive oral health practices. Her experience includes working with toddlers, teens, and special needs patients in a pediatric setting.
Wendy Villanueva
Office Manager
Wendy coordinates patient care logistics while ensuring smooth office operations. She leads the administrative team in scheduling appointments and managing communications. Her focus on family-centered service helps create welcoming experiences for patients and caregivers throughout the treatment process.
Anna Lisa Gonzales
Clinical Coordinator
Anna Lisa manages clinical operations and patient flow coordination. She ensures treatment plans align with individual patient needs while maintaining practice standards. Her role bridges clinical and administrative functions to optimize care delivery for children and their families.
Kimberly Mendez
Patient Coordinator
Kimberly assists families with appointment scheduling and treatment planning. She provides pre-visit information and post-care instructions while addressing patient concerns. Her focus on clear communication helps families navigate dental care processes with confidence and understanding.
Questions
What ages do you treat at your pediatric practice?
We care for patients from infancy through adolescence, including specialized treatment for children with special healthcare needs.
Do you handle dental emergencies after hours?
While we're closed weekends and evenings, we provide guidance for urgent care situations during business hours and refer to emergency facilities when needed.
What sedation options are available for anxious children?
We offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for mild sedation and coordinate outpatient general anesthesia for complex cases requiring deeper sedation.
How do you help children feel comfortable during visits?
Our team uses Tell-Show-Do techniques, maintains a child-friendly environment, and allows parental presence during procedures to reduce anxiety and build trust.
What preventive care services do you recommend?
We emphasize routine cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and personalized oral hygiene education to prevent cavities and promote lifelong dental health.
Do you accept dental insurance plans?
Our insurance coordinator works with various providers and helps families understand coverage for preventive care, restorative treatments, and sedation services.
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