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Our team
We believe that every child is entitled to family centered care delivered by a collaborative team of experts:
Pediatric dentists
Orthodontists
Endodontists
Prosthodontists
Periodontists
Dental hygienists
Dental assistants
Our team is experienced in caring for patients with any range of special health care needs. We are dedicated to offering families the support they deserve and encourage parents to be involved in the dental visit to provide emotional comfort. Check out the video below to help prepare your child for an upcoming dental cleaning at Boston Children’s.
Virtual visits
Boston Children’s Hospital offers virtual, or telehealth, visits in most clinics. To have an appointment with your provider via video, you just need a mobile device, tablet, or computer with Wi-Fi connection. For more information head to our Virtual Visits page.
Forms and paperwork
Patient information and health history form
At your first appointment to our clinic, you will be asked to complete a patient information and health history form. Completing this form prior to your appointment will speed up the check-in process.