Business Details
26 Years
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Emergency
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Your Child's Trusted Dental Care Partner in Bakersfield
At Purdy Pediatric Dentistry, we have dedicated over 25 years to transforming children's dental experiences in Bakersfield. As a family-owned practice, we prioritize compassionate care, combining advanced techniques with personalized attention to foster lifelong oral health habits. Our team of board-eligible pediatric dentists and bilingual professionals brings extensive expertise in preventive, restorative, and sedation dentistry, ensuring every child receives tailored care in a welcoming environment.With a proven track record of handling dental emergencies and special needs patients, we maintain rigorous safety standards while emphasizing education and prevention. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our patients' glowing testimonials and our community's trust as a premier pediatric dental provider.
Services
Preventive Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Emergency Dentistry
Pulp Treatment
Dental Crowns
Fluoride Treatment
Dental Sealants
Space Maintainers
Tooth Extractions
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of specialized pediatric dental expertise
- Bilingual team serving English and Spanish-speaking families
- Comprehensive sedation dentistry for anxious patients
- Same-day emergency dental appointments available
- Experienced team with decade-long staff retention
What people say
Exceptional pediatric care
Bilingual team support
Effective sedation options
Prompt emergency response
Child-friendly atmosphere
Services
Preventive Dentistry
Our preventive dentistry focuses on early detection and proactive care to protect children's oral health. Through bi-annual checkups, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants, we help prevent cavities and gum disease while educating families on proper oral hygiene. This service includes digital X-rays and comprehensive examinations to ensure optimal dental development.
Sedation Dentistry
We offer safe sedation options for anxious young patients including nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation. These methods help children relax during dental procedures while maintaining safety through careful monitoring by our trained pediatric specialists. This service enables comprehensive care for patients with special needs or extensive treatment requirements.
Emergency Dentistry
Our emergency dental service provides same-day treatment for urgent cases like knocked-out teeth, cracked teeth, and severe toothaches. The experienced team handles traumatic injuries with specialized techniques including pulp therapy and space maintainers while providing immediate pain relief and follow-up care instructions.
Restorative Dentistry
We specialize in repairing damaged teeth using stainless steel and composite crowns, tooth-colored fillings, and metal-free restorations. Our approach balances durability with aesthetics, particularly for front teeth visibility, while maintaining structural integrity for back teeth subjected to chewing forces through proven restorative techniques.
Pulp Treatment
Pulp treatment addresses infected or inflamed tooth pulp using advanced techniques to preserve natural teeth. We perform pulpotomies for baby teeth and pulpectomies when necessary, followed by protective crowns to maintain dental function and prevent extraction while alleviating children's tooth pain effectively.
People
Meg Purdy
Co-Managing Owner
With 30+ years alongside Dr. Purdy, Meg focuses on enhancing patient experiences while managing practice operations. She prioritizes continuous improvement in clinical and administrative processes.
Stacy
Office Manager
Over 20 years managing dental operations, Stacy ensures smooth patient access to care. She applies her educational background to coordinate team efforts and maintain high service standards.
Dr. Daniel Purdy
Pediatric Dentist
Board-eligible pediatric dentist with residency training, Dr. Purdy specializes in child-focused care. He combines technical expertise with compassionate treatment approaches for young patients' long-term dental health.
Dr. Joseph Curtin
Pediatric Dentist
Specialist in pediatric dentistry with residency credentials, Dr. Curtin focuses on creating positive dental experiences. He emphasizes preventive care and anxiety-reduction techniques for children's oral health.
Elizabeth Purdy
Marketing Coordinator
Managing digital media and patient education initiatives, Elizabeth combines business studies with creative marketing. She develops engaging content to support family dental education and practice visibility.
Questions
What ages does Purdy Pediatric Dentistry treat?
We specialize in dental care for infants, toddlers, children, and teenagers, with treatment approaches tailored to each developmental stage.
Do you handle dental emergencies after hours?
We provide same-day emergency appointments during regular business hours. For urgent after-hours care, we guide families through immediate steps and prioritize next-day treatment.
Are your dentists specially trained for children's care?
Our pediatric dentists completed additional residency training beyond dental school, focusing exclusively on children's dental development and behavioral management techniques.
What payment options are available?
We accept Denti-Cal insurance and offer flexible payment arrangements. Our bilingual team assists with insurance claims processing and benefit explanations.
How do you help anxious children during visits?
We employ sedation dentistry options, positive reinforcement techniques, and gradual acclimation approaches. Our experienced team creates personalized comfort plans for nervous patients.
Can parents stay with children during treatment?
We encourage parental presence during initial visits to build trust. Our team determines optimal accompaniment based on each child's comfort level and treatment requirements.
