A locally and privately owned pediatric dental practice serving children from infancy through age 18, including those with special needs, across three Minnesota locations (Edina, Burnsville, Eden Prairie) since 1968. Specializes in gentle, minimally invasive pediatric dentistry with advanced technologies.
Details
Phone: (952) 932-0920
Website: http://www.childrensdent.com/
Languages: English
Technology: digital x-raysCurodont™ RepairPapacarie Duo GelSilver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)Intraosseous Anesthesia (STA System)laser dentistry
Amenities: colorful office décorchild-friendly atmosphere
Services
Emergency
- Emergency Dental Care — Emergency dental services for patient emergencies
Pediatric
- General Pediatric Dentistry — Comprehensive dental care for children from birth through age 18
- Hospital Dentistry — Dental treatment for children requiring hospital-based care
- Intraosseous Anesthesia (STA System) — Advanced anesthetic delivery system providing precise numbing with less medication and minimal soft-tissue numbness
- Special Needs Dentistry — Care for patients with special needs and medically compromising conditions
Preventive
- Curodont™ Repair — Drill-free solution for early cavities using guided enamel regeneration to remineralize and reverse early decay naturally
- Educational Presentations — Complimentary educational programs for parents, children, and groups on dental health topics
- Preventive Care — Cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants
- Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) — Topical treatment for cavity prevention and management
Restorative
- Extraction — Tooth extraction services
- Laser Dentistry — Advanced laser-based treatment options
- Papacarie Duo Gel Treatment — Enzyme-based gel that softly dissolves dental caries for minimally invasive removal without anesthesia or drilling
- Restorative Treatment — Fillings, crowns, and other restorative procedures
Team
Dr. Gayathri Sambasivan (DDS, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry), Pediatric Dentist
Board-certified pediatric dentist with extensive experience in pediatric dentistry, special needs dentistry, and medically compromising conditions. Former faculty member at University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and consultant for Children's Hospitals & Clinics.
Dr. Thekla Swanson (DDS, Member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry), Pediatric Dentist
Pediatric dentist with experience in emergency medicine and community dental care. Previously worked at inner-city dental clinics serving underprivileged children.
Dr. Lisa Abadeer (DDS, Member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Member of the American Dental Association, Member of the Minnesota Dental Association), Pediatric Dentist
Board-certified pediatric dentist with special interests in infant oral health, cavity prevention, and dietary role in dental disease. Member of Craniofacial Team at Children's Hospitals & Clinics. Involved in humanitarian dental care internationally.
Dr. Daniel Fallon (DDS), Pediatric Dentist
Pediatric dentist who began career in public health sector at Marshfield Clinic. Conducted research on novel caries detection systems involving quantitative light-induced fluorescence during specialty training.
Dr. Lindsay Bedeaux (DDS, Board-certified Pediatric Dentist, Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Member of the American Dental Association, Member of the Minnesota Dental Association, Member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry), Pediatric Dentist
Board-certified pediatric dentist and adjunct professor at HCMC's Pediatric Residency Program. Lectures at University of Minnesota Dental School. Active in training other pediatric dental specialists.
Dr. Morgan Rebeck (DDS, Board-certified Pediatric Dentist, Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Member of the Minnesota Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Member of the American Dental Association, Member of the Minnesota Dental Association), Pediatric Dentist
Board-certified pediatric dentist with public health background. Adjunct professor at Hennepin Healthcare residency program training pediatric dental residents and general dentists.