Business Details
42 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Pediatric Dentist in Portland, ME
Established in 1984, our pediatric dental practice has dedicated itself to providing specialized oral care for infants, children, and adolescents. Our team, led by Dr. Susan Russett-Collett, completed 2-3 years of advanced training beyond dental school to address the unique dental needs of young patients. We prioritize preventive care to help children develop lifelong healthy smile habits while creating a welcoming, child-friendly environment.Our services extend to children with special healthcare needs, and we maintain affiliations with institutions like Maine Medical Center. With decades of combined experience, our practice remains committed to excellence in pediatric dentistry through continuous education and community engagement.
Services
Pediatric dental exams
Preventive care
Emergency treatment
Sealants application
Fluoride therapy
Orthodontic evaluation
Pulp therapy
Dental home establishment
Special needs dentistry
Post-operative care
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of pediatric dentistry experience since 1984
- Our team completed 2-3 years of specialized pediatric training
- We provide care for children with special healthcare needs
- Our practice maintains hospital affiliations for comprehensive care
- We focus on preventive care to establish lifelong dental habits
Services
Pediatric dental exams
Our comprehensive dental exams for children include oral development assessments, cavity detection, and preventive care planning. We use child-friendly techniques to ensure comfortable evaluations while monitoring dental growth and identifying potential issues early. Our exams follow AAPD guidelines for establishing a dental home by age one.
Preventive care
We focus on preventive strategies including professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants to protect young teeth. Our team educates families on proper oral hygiene practices and dietary habits to prevent dental disease while promoting lifelong healthy smiles through regular checkups.
Emergency treatment
We provide urgent care for dental injuries including knocked-out teeth, fractures, and infections. Our team is trained to handle pediatric dental emergencies with immediate treatment to preserve dental health while minimizing discomfort and preventing complications.
Special needs dentistry
Our practice offers specialized dental care for children with physical, developmental, or medical conditions. We provide individualized treatment plans and behavior management techniques to ensure safe, effective dental care for patients with complex healthcare needs.
Orthodontic evaluation
We monitor dental development from early childhood through adolescence, providing timely orthodontic assessments. Our evaluations identify malocclusions and growth issues, allowing for early intervention when needed to guide proper dental alignment and jaw development.
People
Susan Russett-Collett
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Susan Russett-Collett has practiced pediatric dentistry in Portland since 1984. She earned her dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry and completed a two-year pediatric residency at Beth Israel Medical Center. She specializes in treating children with cleft lip/palate and cancer patients, maintaining hospital affiliations while serving the community.
Questions
When should my child first visit the dentist?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends establishing a dental home by age one for preventive care and early oral health guidance.
What happens during a child's first dental visit?
The first visit includes an oral exam, cleaning demonstration, and preventive care guidance. We focus on making the experience positive while checking dental development and addressing parental concerns.
How do you handle dental emergencies for children?
We provide immediate care for dental injuries including knocked-out teeth, fractures, and infections with specialized techniques to preserve dental health and minimize discomfort.
Do you treat children with special healthcare needs?
Yes, we offer specialized care for children with physical, developmental, or medical conditions using individualized treatment plans and adaptive behavior management techniques.
What preventive services do you offer for children?
We provide professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and oral hygiene education to protect children's teeth and prevent dental disease.
