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Your Child's Trusted Dental Partner in Shawnee, OK
Shawnee Pediatric Dentistry is a specialized pediatric dental practice dedicated to providing comprehensive oral care for children in Shawnee and surrounding Oklahoma communities. Our team, led by board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Sarah Karnish, combines advanced training with a child-friendly approach to create positive dental experiences. We focus on preventive care, restorative solutions, and emergency treatment while emphasizing education and prevention as foundations for lifelong dental health. With expertise in treating infants through young adults, including children with special healthcare needs, we utilize modern techniques like digital radiography and minimally invasive treatments.Our practice philosophy centers on ethical care, personalized attention, and creating a fun environment where children develop healthy oral habits. We maintain strict safety protocols for sedation dentistry and offer multiple comfort options for anxious patients, ensuring each visit prioritizes both clinical excellence and patient comfort.
Services
Preventive Care
Restorative Solutions
Emergency Treatment
Dental Sealants
Fluoride Treatments
Digital X-Rays
Dental Fillings
Crowns
Orthodontic Services
Sedation Dentistry
Highlights and features
- We offer 2-3 years of specialized pediatric dental training beyond general dentistry
- Our practice features child-friendly technology including digital radiography
- We provide multiple sedation options for anxious or special needs patients
- Our team includes a board-certified pediatric dentist with hospital experience
- We specialize in treating children with special healthcare needs
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Services
Preventive Care
Our preventive care services include professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants to protect children's teeth from decay. We emphasize early education on proper oral hygiene and nutrition to establish lifelong healthy habits. Our team provides personalized recommendations based on each child's age and dental development.
Restorative Solutions
We offer comprehensive restorative treatments including composite fillings, stainless steel crowns, and root canal therapy for damaged or decayed teeth. Our minimally invasive approach prioritizes preserving natural tooth structure while ensuring children's comfort throughout the treatment process.
Emergency Treatment
Our practice provides urgent care for dental injuries, toothaches, and facial trauma. We offer same-day appointments for emergencies and maintain protocols for handling knocked-out teeth, broken teeth, and soft tissue injuries with specialized pediatric techniques.
Sedation Dentistry
We offer multiple sedation options including nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation to help anxious children receive necessary dental care. Our team is trained in safe sedation protocols and provides detailed pre- and post-operative instructions for patient safety.
Orthodontic Services
Our interceptive orthodontics program addresses bite issues and dental alignment in children aged 7-18. We provide space maintainers, habit correction appliances, and early intervention treatments to guide proper tooth eruption and jaw development.
People
Dr. Sarah Wallis Karnish
Pediatric Dentist
Board-certified pediatric dentist with 2-3 years of specialized training beyond dental school. Completed residency at University of Tennessee and teaches at University of Oklahoma. Specializes in treating children with special needs and complex dental cases.
Questions
When should my child first visit the dentist?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the first dental visit by age 1 or within six months of the first tooth erupting.
What services do you offer for children with special needs?
We provide specialized care for children with special healthcare needs, including behavior management techniques and sedation options tailored to individual requirements.
How do you handle dental emergencies after hours?
For dental emergencies, we recommend calling our office immediately during regular business hours. For life-threatening emergencies, seek emergency room care first.
What sedation options are available for anxious children?
We offer nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia options for anxious patients or complex procedures.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We work with most major dental insurance plans and can help families understand their coverage and maximize benefits for pediatric dental care.
