Tam and the staff are fantastic. Our daughter had some major dental work needed and the office kept her happy & relaxed. They come highly recommended!~ Chrystal Since our son is already in his late teens we where not sure about bringing him in, we where so pleasently surprised that we wish we could get serviced at Dr. Tam's. Thank you SM Pediatric Dental Group.~
Ann Dr. Tam and his staff are so professional and love kids! I was willing to travel quite a distance away from Santa Maria to find a great pediatric dentist, but was referred to this office and am so happy I came.~ Jessica I have two special needs kids and they were very skilled with them. The dental assistants were very patient empathic as well as the doctor.
Our children's dental specialists, Dr. Keith Tam and Dr. David Cottrell are board-certified pediatric dentists with more than 30 years of combined experience. They have completed an additional two years of post-doctoral training in the recognition and treatment of children's dental services.
Ann Dr. Tam and his staff are so professional and love kids! I was willing to travel quite a distance away from Santa Maria to find a great pediatric dentist, but was referred to this office and am so happy I came.~ Jessica I have two special needs kids and they were very skilled with them. The dental assistants were very patient empathic as well as the doctor.
Our children's dental specialists, Dr. Keith Tam and Dr. David Cottrell are board-certified pediatric dentists with more than 30 years of combined experience. They have completed an additional two years of post-doctoral training in the recognition and treatment of children's dental services.
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We recognize that all of our young patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs.
Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your child to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
Kids & Pets: Two boys, Aaron and Aaric.
We also have 3 pets: our blue-nose pitbull Max, our chihuahua Peewee and Skip, our crazy cat.
Best thing about working here: Listening to the funny things kinds say, kids really do say the darndest things!
Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your child to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
Kids & Pets: Two boys, Aaron and Aaric.
We also have 3 pets: our blue-nose pitbull Max, our chihuahua Peewee and Skip, our crazy cat.
Best thing about working here: Listening to the funny things kinds say, kids really do say the darndest things!
Our entire dental team at Santa Maria Pediatric Dental Group & Orthodontics is dedicated to your child's health and helping maintain his or her beautiful smile for many years to come.
When you visit our practice, you're not just another smile - you're family!
Prevention is the most important aspect of your child's dental health.
We try to preemptively avoid decay in our patients by making every effort to get parents involved with their child's home care.
We emphasize meticulous oral home care, and when additional TLC is necessary, we offer a full spectrum of services to either delay treatment by offering silver diamine fluoride or complete treatment in a comfortable, safe manner.
When you visit our practice, you're not just another smile - you're family!
Prevention is the most important aspect of your child's dental health.
We try to preemptively avoid decay in our patients by making every effort to get parents involved with their child's home care.
We emphasize meticulous oral home care, and when additional TLC is necessary, we offer a full spectrum of services to either delay treatment by offering silver diamine fluoride or complete treatment in a comfortable, safe manner.
Our practice is committed to providing you and your family with safe, gentle, high-quality dental care.
We understand that your child may feel anxious about visiting the dentist.
We are sensitive to children's needs and it is our goal to make your child feel comfortable visiting our practice while providing the best care possible.
During your child's first visit, we will review their dental and medical history forms, and take X-rays of their teeth and mouth.
One of our registered dental assistants will clean and polish their teeth, checking for any cavities or early signs of tooth decay or gingivitis and administering fluoride treatment.
We understand that your child may feel anxious about visiting the dentist.
We are sensitive to children's needs and it is our goal to make your child feel comfortable visiting our practice while providing the best care possible.
During your child's first visit, we will review their dental and medical history forms, and take X-rays of their teeth and mouth.
One of our registered dental assistants will clean and polish their teeth, checking for any cavities or early signs of tooth decay or gingivitis and administering fluoride treatment.
We are happy to assist you in obtaining the maximum benefit from your dental insurance plan.
As a courtesy, we will file your dental insurance claim for you and accept assignment of payment.
Some insurance companies recommend a pretreatment authorization for the dental treatment to be provided.
We pride ourselves in keeping personal information private and secure (HIPAA).
Your SSN often allows us to verify benefits and process claims more accurately.
If you do not provide your SSN, we will still provide all necessary care; however, full payment is required at time of service.
As a courtesy, we will file your dental insurance claim for you and accept assignment of payment.
Some insurance companies recommend a pretreatment authorization for the dental treatment to be provided.
We pride ourselves in keeping personal information private and secure (HIPAA).
Your SSN often allows us to verify benefits and process claims more accurately.
If you do not provide your SSN, we will still provide all necessary care; however, full payment is required at time of service.
Below are common questions and our answers about the best way to care for children's teeth.
We recommend that you make an appointment to see the dentist as soon as your child gets their first tooth.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children be seen by six months after their first tooth erupts, or at one year of age, whichever comes first.
All dental specialists (pediatric dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and others) begin by completing dental school, then continue their education with several years of additional specialized training.
We recommend that you make an appointment to see the dentist as soon as your child gets their first tooth.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children be seen by six months after their first tooth erupts, or at one year of age, whichever comes first.
All dental specialists (pediatric dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and others) begin by completing dental school, then continue their education with several years of additional specialized training.
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