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Your Child's Healthy Smile Starts Here
At Kanawha City Pediatric Dentistry, we welcome every child as family, treating them with gentle, respectful care to create a comfortable dental environment. Founded by Dr. Don Skaff and Dr. Malinda Husson, our practice has served Kanawha Valley families for three decades, prioritizing trust-building and preventive care. We specialize in pediatric dental exams, cleanings, sedation dentistry, and emergency care, with a focus on educating families and fostering lifelong oral health habits.Our team excels at making even anxious children feel safe through age-appropriate communication and positive reinforcement. With ceiling-mounted TVs, prize rewards, and a child-friendly atmosphere, we transform dental visits into enjoyable experiences while maintaining rigorous professional standards.
Services
Dental Exams
Sedation Dentistry
Sealants
Emergency Care
Special Needs Dentistry
Fluoride Treatments
Mouthguards
Digital X-rays
Highlights and features
- 30 years serving Kanawha Valley families with child-centered care
- Specialized training in pediatric dentistry and behavior management
- Gentle, anxiety-reducing techniques for young patients
- Comprehensive sedation options for complex treatments
- Proven success in creating positive, lasting dental habits
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD)
What people say
Walk out with a smile
Top notch staff
Super comfortable experience
No cavities club
Welcoming and wonderful
Services
Dental Exams
Our comprehensive dental exams include cavity detection, gum health assessment, and oral development monitoring. Using child-friendly techniques, we perform thorough cleanings while educating families about preventive care. Each 45-minute visit combines examination with age-appropriate dental education to establish lifelong oral health habits.
Sedation Dentistry
We offer safe sedation options including nitrous oxide and oral sedatives for anxious patients. Our trained professionals ensure comfortable treatment experiences while maintaining strict safety protocols. This service enables complex procedures to be completed efficiently with minimal distress for children requiring specialized care.
Sealants
Dental sealants provide protective coverage for children's molars against decay. Applied painlessly to deep grooves, these resin coatings create smooth surfaces that resist plaque accumulation. We recommend sealants as part of our preventive care strategy to maintain cavity-free smiles during critical development years.
Special Needs Dentistry
Our team has specialized training in treating children with developmental disabilities or medical conditions. We implement customized approaches and adaptive techniques to ensure comfortable, effective dental care. This service includes behavior management strategies and modified treatment plans tailored to individual patient requirements.
Emergency Care
We provide prompt care for dental emergencies including trauma, infections, and severe toothaches. Our protocols prioritize pain relief and infection control while maintaining child-friendly treatment approaches. Emergency services include after-hours availability for critical situations requiring immediate attention.
People
Dr. Don Skaff
Pediatric Dentist
With decades of experience, Dr. Skaff specializes in creating positive dental experiences for children. He focuses on preventive care and anxiety-free treatment, building trust through gentle techniques and age-appropriate communication.
Dr. Malinda Husson
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Husson brings specialized expertise in pediatric dental care, emphasizing family education and preventive strategies. She excels at making young patients feel comfortable while delivering comprehensive treatment in a supportive environment.
Questions
When should my child first visit the dentist?
Schedule your child's first dental visit when their first tooth erupts, typically between six to twelve months of age. Early visits establish preventive care foundations and monitor oral development.
How do you handle anxious children?
We use gentle techniques, positive reinforcement, and child-friendly explanations to ease anxiety. Our team specializes in behavior management and offers sedation options for complex cases requiring additional support.
What makes pediatric dentists different?
Pediatric dentists complete two additional years of specialized training beyond dental school, focusing on child psychology, growth development, and specialized treatment techniques for young patients.
Do you treat special needs children?
Yes, our team has specialized training and experience treating children with developmental disabilities or medical conditions, implementing customized approaches to ensure comfortable, effective care.
How often should checkups occur?
We recommend dental checkups every six months for routine cleanings and examinations, though some patients may require more frequent visits based on individual oral health needs.
What emergency services do you offer?
We provide urgent care for dental trauma, infections, and severe toothaches, with after-hours availability for critical situations requiring immediate attention for children's dental emergencies.
