Business Details
20 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Pediatric Dentistry in Pleasantville, NY
Our practice is dedicated to providing specialized dental care for infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs. We emphasize early prevention of dental disease and establishing a dental home for each child, following guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Our board-certified pediatric dentist has completed advanced training including a fellowship in Special Care Dentistry, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.We maintain a warm, fun environment while implementing proven methodologies for behavior guidance and anticipatory dental care. Our team supports the Age One dental visit concept to create positive lifelong oral health habits through family-centered education and preventive strategies. We offer 24/7 emergency care services and specialized desensitization programs for patients with sensory challenges or developmental conditions.
Services
Pediatric Dental Exams
Preventive Care
Emergency Treatment
Behavior Guidance
Special Needs Dentistry
X-Rays
Sealants
Fluoride Treatments
Dental Home Establishment
Trauma Management
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Board-certified pediatric dentist with 15+ years in Dutchess and Putnam Counties
- Specialized training in Special Care Dentistry at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Dedicated desensitization programs for children with sensory challenges
- 24/7 emergency dental care services
- Advanced training in behavior guidance techniques
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- New York State Dental Association
What people say
Warm, caring environment
Excellent with special needs
24/7 emergency service
Board-certified expertise
Child-friendly approach
Services
Pediatric Dental Exams
Comprehensive oral evaluations for children including soft and hard tissue exams, dental development assessment, and oral pathology screening. Our exams incorporate age-appropriate cleaning and fluoride treatment while providing parental education on preventive care strategies. We emphasize establishing positive dental experiences through interactive guidance consistent with pediatric well-visit models.
Emergency Dental Care
24/7 availability for dental trauma, toothaches, and oral infections. Our protocol includes immediate phone consultation, avulsed tooth management guidance, and prompt in-office treatment for conditions like fractured teeth or facial swelling. We handle emergencies requiring hospital referral while maintaining specialized care for pediatric patients with special healthcare needs.
Special Needs Dentistry
Tailored dental services for patients with autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, and other developmental conditions. Our approach includes desensitization programs, sensory-friendly environment modifications, and specialized behavior management techniques. We address unique oral health challenges through customized preventive strategies and therapeutic partnerships with families.
Preventive Dentistry
Proactive care programs featuring fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and nutrition counseling. We implement age-specific hygiene instruction and habit modification strategies to reduce caries risk. Our preventive approach combines clinical treatments with parental education to establish lifelong oral health practices aligned with American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines.
Dental Home Establishment
Creating continuous care relationships through early intervention starting at age one. We provide coordinated preventive services, developmental monitoring, and family-centered oral health education. This medical home model ensures comprehensive care planning and accessible, timely treatment for children's evolving dental needs.
People
Rebekah Tannen
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Tannen completed her DDS at University of Maryland followed by advanced training including a fellowship in Special Care Dentistry. With over 15 years serving Dutchess and Putnam Counties, she became a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry in 2006. Currently serving as Section Chief at St. Barnabas Hospital, she combines academic expertise with compassionate clinical care.
Stephanie Wozniak
Office manager Stephanie Wozniak coordinates patient care and appointment scheduling. She helps maintain the practice's welcoming environment and facilitates communication between families and the clinical team, ensuring smooth patient experiences from initial contact through follow-up care.
Questions
What age patients do you treat?
We specialize in care for infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs through age 18.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients and offer convenient appointment scheduling including Saturday availability.
What emergency dental services do you provide?
Our 24/7 emergency care includes treatment for toothaches, dental trauma, fractured teeth, and facial swelling with immediate phone consultation available.
Do you accommodate special needs patients?
Yes, we have specialized desensitization programs and sensory-friendly treatment environments for patients with autism, ADHD, and developmental conditions.
What preventive services do you offer?
We provide fluoride treatments, dental sealants, nutrition counseling, and age-specific hygiene instruction to prevent dental disease.
How do you make dental visits positive for children?
Through our play-based approach, social stories, sensory adaptation techniques, and therapeutic partnerships with families to create comfortable experiences.
