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Your Trusted Pediatric Dental Care in Indianapolis
Clark, Dean & Associates Children's Dentistry has been dedicated to providing comprehensive pediatric dental care in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our team of board-certified specialists combines decades of academic expertise and clinical experience to deliver personalized treatment plans for infants, children, and adolescents. We specialize in creating positive dental experiences through advanced sedation techniques, behavior management, and preventive care.Our practice emphasizes patient education, empowering families with knowledge about oral health, orthodontic options, and emergency dental care. Located in the Westpointe Professional Building, we serve communities across Central Indiana with convenient office hours and flexible scheduling options for both routine and specialized treatments.
Services
Pediatric Dental Exams
Orthodontic Treatment
Sedation Dentistry
Dental Sealants
Emergency Dental Care
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified pediatric dental specialists with academic affiliations
- Our practice provides advanced sedation and behavior management techniques
- We maintain extended office hours for patient convenience
- Our team emphasizes preventive care and patient education
- We accept major dental insurance plans and flexible financing options
Services
Pediatric Dental Exams
Our comprehensive dental exams for children include cavity detection, oral development assessment, and preventive care planning. We recommend initial checkups by age one to establish proper oral hygiene habits. Our specialists use child-friendly techniques to ensure comfortable examinations while monitoring dental growth and development.
Orthodontic Treatment
We offer early orthodontic intervention and comprehensive braces treatment for children and adolescents. Our services include traditional metal braces, clear aligners, and space maintainers to correct bite issues and alignment problems. Treatment plans focus on guiding proper jaw development and creating healthy, functional smiles.
Sedation Dentistry
Our sedation options include nitrous oxide, oral sedatives, and IV anesthesia for anxious or special needs patients. Board-certified specialists administer treatments in-office or at Riley Hospital for Children. These techniques help children receive necessary dental care in a comfortable, stress-free environment while maintaining safety standards.
Dental Sealants
We apply protective resin coatings to children's back teeth to prevent decay in hard-to-clean grooves. This quick, painless procedure creates a smooth surface that resists plaque accumulation. Sealants are recommended for permanent molars as they erupt, typically between ages 6-14, to reduce cavity risk.
Emergency Dental Care
Our practice handles dental emergencies including chipped, broken, or knocked-out teeth. We provide prompt care for traumatic injuries with treatment options like reimplantation, splinting, and restorative procedures. For life-threatening situations, we recommend immediate hospital emergency room visit before follow-up dental care.
People
Jeffrey A. Dean
Pediatric Dentist & Orthodontist
Board-certified pediatric dentist and orthodontist with academic leadership experience at Indiana University School of Dentistry and Riley Hospital for Children. Recipient of Fulbright Scholarship and author of leading pediatric dentistry textbook.
Janet C. Clark
Pediatric Dentist
Board-certified pediatric dentist with over 30 years' experience. Former director of pediatric dental residency program at Riley Children's Hospital. Active educator and volunteer in community dental health initiatives for underserved children.
Holly M. Clark
Pediatric Dentist
Board-certified pediatric dentist specializing in hospital dentistry. Graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry with master's degree in pediatric dentistry. Adjunct faculty member at Riley Hospital residency program.
Questions
What age should my child first visit the dentist?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the first dental visit by age 1 to establish preventive care and monitor oral development.
Do you treat children with special needs?
Yes, our specialists have advanced training in treating children with special needs using tailored behavior management techniques and sedation options.
What orthodontic options are available for teens?
We offer traditional braces, clear aligners, and space maintainers for adolescents with treatment plans customized to individual dental development needs.
How do you handle dental emergencies after hours?
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or visit the nearest ER. For urgent dental issues, contact our office for guidance on managing injuries before regular business hours.
What payment options do you offer?
We accept major insurance plans, CareCredit financing, and offer flexible payment arrangements to help families access necessary dental care for their children.
