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★ 4.9 (353 reviews)✓ Accepting new patients

Centennial Lakes Medical Center, 7373 France Ave S # 402, Edina, Minnesota, 55435

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Pediatric dental practice serving children from infancy through age 18, including special needs patients. Operating since 1968 with three locations in Edina, Burnsville, and Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in minimally invasive and child-friendly dental care.

Details

Phone: (952) 831-4400 (Edina); (952) 435-4102 (Burnsville); (952) 932-0920 (Eden Prairie)

Website: http://www.childrensdent.com/

Languages: English

Insurance: Delta DentalCignaMetLifeUnited HealthcareAetnaBCBSHumanaGuardianPrincipalMost major insurance plans

Technology: digital x-raysSolea dental laserintraoral camerasCurodont Repair systemPapacarie Duo GelSTA System intraosseous anesthesia

Amenities: child-friendly office décorcolorful operatoriescalming environment

Services

Emergency

  • Emergency Dental Care — Emergency services for acute dental problems

General

  • Intraosseous Anesthesia (STA System) — Advanced anesthetic delivery technique with less medication and minimal soft-tissue numbness
  • Laser Dentistry — Solea dental laser technology for pain-free, vibrationless, noiseless treatment

Oral Surgery

  • Hospital Dentistry — Comprehensive dental care coordination with hospital settings

Pediatric

  • Dental Care for Teens — Comprehensive dental services and guidance for adolescent patients
  • General Pediatric Dentistry — Comprehensive dental care for children from birth through age 18
  • Infant Oral Health — Specialized dental care for infants and early childhood oral health
  • Special Needs Dentistry — Specialized care for children with special needs and medically compromising conditions

Preventive

  • Curodont Repair — Drill-free solution for early cavities using guided enamel regeneration
  • Preventive Care — Cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants
  • Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) — Minimally invasive caries arrest treatment

Restorative

  • Papacarie Duo Gel Treatment — Enzyme-based gel for gentle, pain-free caries removal
  • Restorative Dentistry — Fillings and restorations for cavities and dental decay

Team

Dr. Gayathri Sambasivan (DDS, Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Master's Degree, Fellow of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Diplomate of American Board of Pediatric Dentistry), Pediatric Dentist
Board-certified pediatric dentist with extensive experience in special needs dentistry and medically compromising conditions. Previously faculty at University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and consultant for Children's Hospitals & Clinics.
Dr. Thekla Swanson (DDS, Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Master's Degree, Member of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Diplomate of American Board of Pediatric Dentistry), Pediatric Dentist
Pediatric dentist with background in emergency medicine at Minneapolis Children's Hospital and experience serving underprivileged children at inner-city dental clinics.
Dr. Lisa Abadeer (DDS, Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Member of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Diplomate of American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Member of American Dental Association and Minnesota Dental Association), Pediatric Dentist
Member of Craniofacial Team at Children's Hospitals & Clinics. Special interests in infant oral health, cavity prevention, and dietary factors in dental disease. Involved in humanitarian dental care internationally.
Dr. Daniel Fallon (DDS, Pediatric Dentistry Residency), Pediatric Dentist
Pediatric dentist with background in public health dentistry at Marshfield Clinic. Conducted research on caries detection systems involving quantitative light-induced fluorescence.
Dr. Lindsay Bedeaux (DDS, Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Board-certified Pediatric Dentist, Diplomate of American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Member of American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association, and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry), Pediatric Dentist
Adjunct professor at HCMC's Pediatric Residency Program training other pediatric dentists and lecturer at University of Minnesota Dental School.
Dr. Morgan Rebeck (DDS, Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Board-certified Pediatric Dentist, Diplomate of American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Member of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Minnesota Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and Minnesota Dental Association), Pediatric Dentist
Pediatric dentist with background in public health. Adjunct professor at Hennepin Healthcare's residency program.

What patients say

Vibe: kid-friendly

Nearly all reviewers (18 of 19) report exceptional experiences across multiple years, praising the warm, kid-friendly environment, skilled and patient practitioners (especially Dr. Lindsay), efficient appointments, and genuine care for children's comfort and confidence. One negative review cites rude service and unexplained billing, but is heavily outweighed by consistent five-star praise. Families with anxious or fearful children particularly highlight the transformative, positive impact.

warm and welcomingcalm and invitingchild-centered and respectfulefficient and organizedgenuinely caringfamily-focused