Why Choose A Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist?
What Is A Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist?
Unlike general or “family” dentists, board-certified pediatric dentists are specially trained and educated to provide comprehensive care to kids of all ages. After obtaining their dental degree, pediatric dentists must complete an additional two or three-year pediatric dental residency program.
In Dr. Mark Van Duker’s residency, he successfully treated five thousand children under supervision from examiners of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. This included both healthy and very medically complex patients.
Then, to become board-certified, pediatric dentists must pass additional written and oral exams through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
As a board-certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Mark Van Duker has specialized training in prevention, treatment, growth development, and medically complex patients. He has treated over ten thousand children in a private practice setting. With our kid-friendly office and pediatric-focused team, we have the expertise to help your children through their lifetime of healthy smiles.
Why Does A Kid-Friendly Office Matter?
Our office is designed with children in mind. We have a convenient play area for kids, fun flavors to choose for their cleanings, and a cool prize tower. Our team only treats children and are passionate about creating positive experiences for your little ones. We prioritize patience, empathy, and non-judgement towards those we treat. Our goal at Ascend is to create an inclusive, stress-free environment where parents and children love visiting the dentist.
Establishing A Dental Home For Your Child
A dental home is the practice where your child receives the majority of their dental care from infancy, through childhood, and into their teen years. By choosing Ascend Pediatric Dentistry as your child’s dental home, we can set them up for a lifetime of healthy smiles.
✓ Seeing the same dentist consistently helps your child build trust with a provider interested in their overall health
✓ They will learn the importance of maintaining great oral health throughout their life
✓ Having a dentist trained in growth and development can allow for timely referral to other specialists such as an orthodontist when necessary
✓ Should restorative or emergency treatment be needed, your child will already feel calm and familiar in our office
