Business Details
29 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Child's Smile Starts Here
Kids First Pediatric Dental Care has been dedicated to children's oral health in Zanesville, Ohio since 1997. Our practice combines specialized pediatric dental expertise with a nurturing environment to create positive dental experiences for young patients. Led by Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Dr. Robert Malek, our team emphasizes preventive care, early education, and comprehensive treatment tailored to each child's developmental needs. We maintain strict adherence to American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines while implementing child-friendly communication techniques and anxiety management strategies.Our office design incorporates family-centered amenities to reduce stress during visits, and we provide specialized care for children with medical, behavioral, and developmental conditions. Through regular check-ups, fluoride treatments, sealants, and restorative procedures, we help prevent dental issues while building lifelong oral hygiene habits. Our commitment to continuing education ensures we deliver evidence-based care using modern techniques and equipment.
Services
Early Infant Oral Care
Preventive Care
Dental Cleanings
Dental Sealants
Dental Fillings
Fluoride Treatments
Restorative Care
Emergency Care
Special Needs Care
Oral Hygiene Education
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We specialize in pediatric dental care with Board Certified expertise
- Our office is specifically designed for children's comfort and anxiety reduction
- We follow American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines for optimal care
- We provide specialized treatment plans for children with special needs
- Our team uses proven anxiety management techniques for stress-free visits
What people say
Professional and helpful
Instant relief
Amazing practice
Child loves visiting
Super cute amenities
Services
Preventive Care
Our preventive dental care program includes regular examinations, professional cleanings, and cavity prevention treatments. We provide fluoride applications and dental sealants to protect young teeth while teaching proper oral hygiene techniques. Our team emphasizes early intervention to maintain optimal dental health through childhood development stages.
Restorative Care
We offer comprehensive restorative treatments including tooth-colored fillings, dental crowns, and pulp therapy for damaged or decayed teeth. Our child-friendly approach uses gentle techniques to repair dental issues while maintaining patient comfort through anxiety management and sedation options when needed.
Early Infant Oral Care
This specialized service focuses on infants' oral health from first teeth eruption. We provide developmental assessments, teething guidance, and parental education on proper infant oral hygiene practices following American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommendations for early dental care establishment.
Special Needs Care
Our practice offers customized dental care for children with medical, behavioral, and developmental conditions. We implement tailored treatment plans, multiple appointment options, and various sedation methods to ensure comfortable dental experiences for patients with unique requirements.
Emergency Care
We provide urgent dental care for children experiencing dental trauma, severe toothaches, or other oral emergencies. Our team prioritizes prompt treatment to alleviate pain and prevent complications while maintaining a calming environment for anxious young patients.
People
Dr. Robert Malek
Pediatric Dentist
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with over 25 years of experience. Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Completed specialized training at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children and served in the US Air Force dental corps.
Questions
When should my child first visit the dentist?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child's first dental visit by age one or within six months after the first tooth appears.
How do you handle children with dental anxiety?
We use specialized anxiety management techniques including tell-show-do methods, positive reinforcement, distraction techniques, and sedation options to create comfortable experiences for anxious children.
What preventive care services do you offer?
We provide regular check-ups, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and oral hygiene education to prevent dental issues before they develop.
Do you treat children with special needs?
Yes, we specialize in adaptive dentistry for children with medical, behavioral, and developmental conditions, offering customized treatment plans and accommodations to meet individual requirements.
What should I do in a dental emergency?
Contact us immediately for urgent dental issues. We prioritize emergency cases and provide prompt care for dental trauma, severe toothaches, and other urgent oral health concerns.
