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Your Child's Healthy Smile Starts Here
At Children's Dental Health Center, we are dedicated to providing exceptional pediatric dental care that prioritizes both clinical excellence and patient comfort. Our board-certified pediatric dentists bring extensive global experience and public health expertise to every visit, ensuring children receive comprehensive preventive, restorative, and emergency dental services. With a focus on creating a fun, educational environment, we empower families to establish lifelong oral health habits while maintaining a child-centered approach that emphasizes kindness, compassion, and personalized care. Our team's commitment to underserved communities and specialized training in pediatric dentistry establishes us as trusted leaders in children's oral healthcare. Services
Preventive Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Emergency Treatment
Oral Hygiene Instruction
Highlights and features
- Board-certified pediatric dentists with global experience and public health expertise
- Personalized care tailored to each child's unique developmental needs
- 24/7 emergency dental care for urgent needs after hours
- Specialized training in treating children with special healthcare needs
- Child-friendly environment designed to reduce dental anxiety
Associations and certifications
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
What people say
Wonderful experiences
Patient staff
Love the dentist
Child-friendly environment
Positive dental experiences
Services
Preventive Dentistry
Our preventive dentistry services include brushing and flossing instruction, fluoride treatments, and sealants to protect children's teeth. We create age-appropriate educational experiences that teach proper oral hygiene habits while making dental visits enjoyable. Our team works closely with families to establish routines that prevent tooth decay and promote lifelong dental health through regular examinations and cleanings.
Restorative Dentistry
We provide comprehensive restorative treatments for children including fillings, crowns, and treatment for early childhood caries. Our dentists thoroughly explain all treatment options and answer parental questions before procedures. Using child-friendly techniques, we restore damaged teeth while minimizing discomfort and ensuring each child receives personalized care tailored to their specific dental needs.
Sedation Dentistry
Our sedation dentistry options include nitrous oxide and general anesthesia for extensive procedures or anxious patients. This specialized care allows us to safely treat children who require complex dental work or have difficulty sitting still during appointments. Our team ensures proper monitoring and post-treatment care while maintaining a calm, supportive environment throughout the sedation process.
Emergency Treatment
We offer prompt emergency dental care for traumatic injuries, toothaches, and other urgent oral health issues affecting children. Available 24/7 through our on-call system, our team provides immediate guidance and treatment to alleviate pain and address dental emergencies. We prioritize compassionate care while delivering effective solutions for unexpected dental situations requiring immediate attention.
Oral Hygiene Instruction
Our practice emphasizes interactive oral hygiene education tailored to children's developmental stages. Through engaging demonstrations and age-appropriate tools, we teach proper brushing techniques, flossing methods, and healthy eating habits. This educational approach empowers children to maintain their dental health between visits while making oral care routines fun and accessible for young patients.
People
Claudia Amezquita-Lee
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Amezquita-Lee is a board-certified pediatric dentist with a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology. She completed her residency at Jacobi Medical Center and earned her DDS from UCLA. Fluent in English and Spanish, she combines global experience with community-focused care.
Mark Steinmetz
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Steinmetz brings extensive pediatric dental experience to our practice. Recognized for his patient-centered approach, he specializes in creating positive dental experiences for children, including those with special healthcare needs.
Questions
What ages do you treat at your pediatric dental practice?
We care for children from their first tooth through adolescence, providing age-appropriate dental care tailored to each developmental stage.
Do you handle dental emergencies after hours?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency dental care. Call our main number for immediate assistance with urgent dental needs.
What payment options are available for dental treatments?
We accept major credit cards and offer payment plans. Our office works with insurance providers to maximize benefits for your child's care.
How do you help children feel comfortable during dental visits?
Our child-friendly office features interactive elements and our team uses positive reinforcement techniques to create stress-free, educational dental experiences.
Are your dentists specially trained for pediatric care?
Yes, our dentists are board-certified pediatric specialists with advanced training in children's dental health and behavior management techniques.
Can you treat children with special healthcare needs?
We have specialized experience treating children with special needs, including customized care plans and adaptive treatment approaches to ensure comfort and safety.
Reviews (6)
Jamie D.
May 11, 2022
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I was referred from our local, small-town dentist to a DIFFERENT pediatric dentist in the valley for four cavities located between my daughter's upper and lower baby-teeth molars, and after receiving a 5K hospital sedation quote for my youngest daughter, I sought a second opinion. Childrens's Dental Health Center gave me and my daughter personalized care and options at a fraction of the cost and double the care, compassion, and kindness.
For a hard working, blue collar family, this was the absolute best health care experience I've ever had. I would not hesitate to share with any parent that this is a phenomenal practice with dedicated, knowledgeable, and helpful staff!
For a hard working, blue collar family, this was the absolute best health care experience I've ever had. I would not hesitate to share with any parent that this is a phenomenal practice with dedicated, knowledgeable, and helpful staff!
Jen Gypsy
Apr 11, 2022
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This place doesn't want your business! Go somewhere else. The lady on the phone wouldn't take my member ID to get my Son in yet they take both Blue Cross and Humana. Which we have. And theyre taking new clients. Meanwhile my 4 year old is sitting at home with a swollen mouth and a fever. Who's ever working your phones on Monday April 18th at 9:30am needs to be fired. They clearly want to be paid to sit around and do nothing.
Mandy Michalski
Apr 08, 2022
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Dr. Mark was amazing and super sweet with my daughter! This was her first visit and everyone was so nice and welcoming! She disliked going to her previous dentist and she was all smiles when she left there! Thanks for being amazing!
Rd Yaeger
Apr 05, 2022
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The staff and Dr Mark are super people and very professional. Our children are very challenging. Everyone here treat them very well! I wish we would have found this place a LONG time ago. Would have saved us many.(ready for this?) toothaches. Highly recommend AAAAA+++++
John Brletic
Feb 22, 2022
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We have been going to Dr. Mark for several years. My son is 8 and has Autism. The staff are so patient with him. Dr. Mark knows his stuff and is always willing to take the extra time to answer any questions we have about our son's Oral health.
Breanna Schmitz
Nov 18, 2021
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Dr. Steinmetz and his staff (especially Jennifer) are awesome. All of them are so patient and kind! We bring our 4 boys there and would never go anywhere else.
