As leading pediatric dentists in the St. Louis area, Dr. Andrew Kim and Dr. Emily Bugger maintain a high standard of excellence for their practice and the care that is provided to each child. They are committed to continuing education, and as members of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Dental Association, they stay up-to-date with the latest technologies. It is Dr. Kim's and Dr. Emily's mission as pediatric dentists to provide the best treatment available in a comfortable and caring environment. Your child deserves the best, and we enjoy creating a dental home that will lead to a lifetime of health and happiness.

WHAT IS A PEDIATRIC DENTIST & WHAT DO THEY DO?

A pediatric dentist is type of dentist who specializes in a branch of dentistry dealing with children through adolescence. A pediatric dentist receives two or more years of advanced, specialized education. A pediatric dentist focuses on pediatric/adolescence growth and development, disease and prevention, child psychology and management, and all aspects of the highly specialized pediatric restorative techniques.

Some, like Dr. Kim and Dr. Emily also specialize in the care of special needs patients, such as people with cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. Pediatric dentistry emphasizes the establishment of trust and confidence in children with their dentists. Consequently, one of the main components of pediatric training is child psychology. This manifests itself in special office designs, different communication styles and an emphasis on teaching preventive dental habits to children in an effort to make dental visits enjoyable.

To schedule a pediatric dental appointment with Dr. Kim and Dr. Emily for dental treatment, contact us today!  Our staff looks forward to working with you to provide you with the pediatric dental treatment that you need.