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Trusted Pediatric Dentistry Services in Greenbelt, MD
Kids Dental Center, founded by Dr. Bosede Adeniji, specializes in pediatric dentistry with a focus on creating a welcoming environment for children. Our practice prioritizes patient comfort, offering personalized care for children with dental anxiety, special needs, or fear. Dr. Adeniji combines over five years of general dentistry experience with advanced pediatric training, including hospital-based care at University of Maryland-Laurel Medical Center. We emphasize preventive care, early orthodontic intervention, and sedation options to ensure positive dental experiences.Our team maintains strict adherence to pediatric dental standards through board certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and membership in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Services include composite restorations, pulpotomies, dental crowns, and infant oral care, all delivered with a commitment to child-friendly communication and parental education.
Services
Orthodontics
Pediatric Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Composite Restoration
Pulpotomy
Dental Crown
Tooth Decay
Infant Oral Care
Highlights and features
- Specialized experience with anxious and special needs children
- Hospital-based dental care privileges at University of Maryland-Laurel Medical Center
- Personalized treatment plans with child-friendly communication
- Advanced sedation dentistry options for complex cases
- Board-certified pediatric dental specialist with postdoctoral training
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
What people say
Gentle and thorough
Great with kids
Professional and courteous
Child-friendly environment
Helpful with dental phobia
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Our pediatric dentistry services focus on preventive care and early intervention for children aged 1-18. We provide comprehensive examinations, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and customized oral hygiene education. Our approach emphasizes creating positive dental experiences through child-friendly communication and anxiety-reduction techniques. The practice maintains specialized equipment and treatment rooms designed specifically for young patients.
Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry options include nitrous oxide and hospital-based general anesthesia for children with severe dental anxiety or special needs. Our board-certified provider administers sedation in a controlled environment with advanced monitoring equipment. This service enables comprehensive dental treatment while minimizing distress for both patients and families through personalized care plans.
Orthodontic Evaluation
We offer early orthodontic evaluations starting at age 6 to identify jaw development issues and bite alignment problems. Treatment options include phase 1 orthodontics with clear or traditional braces, space maintainers, and myofunctional appliances. Our approach focuses on intercepting problems early to prevent more complex issues and reduce future treatment needs.
Dental Crowns
Dental crown placement restores severely decayed or damaged primary teeth using stainless steel or porcelain options. The procedure preserves tooth structure, prevents further decay, and maintains proper spacing for permanent teeth. We utilize child-appropriate techniques and sedation options to ensure comfortable treatment for young patients.
Infant Oral Care
Our infant oral care services include early dental exams, gum care education, and preventive treatments starting from the eruption of the first tooth. We provide guidance on proper feeding practices, teething management, and cavity prevention strategies tailored to infants and toddlers through personalized parental education sessions.
People
Bosede Adeniji
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Bosede Adeniji is a board-certified pediatric dentist with advanced training from Howard University College of Dentistry. She specializes in treating anxious children and those with special needs, combining over five years of general dentistry experience with hospital-based pediatric care. Dr. Adeniji focuses on creating positive dental experiences through personalized communication and child-friendly techniques.
Questions
What ages do you treat at Kids Dental Center?
We specialize in dental care for infants, children, and adolescents up to age 18, with specialized experience treating patients with dental anxiety and special needs.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We accept all PPO plans and Maryland Healthy Smiles insurance. Please contact our office for specific insurance verification and payment plan options.
What sedation options are available?
We offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and hospital-based general anesthesia for children requiring complex procedures or experiencing severe dental anxiety.
When should my child's first dental visit occur?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the first visit by age 1 or within six months of the first tooth erupting, whichever comes first.
How do you handle dental emergencies?
We provide emergency dental care for children with urgent needs, including trauma, tooth pain, or infections. Dr. Adeniji has hospital privileges at University of Maryland-Laurel Medical Center for complex cases.
What orthodontic services do you offer?
We provide early orthodontic evaluations starting at age 6, offering phase 1 treatment with braces, space maintainers, and myofunctional appliances to address bite issues and jaw development.
