Why choose a pediatric dentist?
Village Kids Dentistry is a pediatric dental office focused exclusively on delivering the best possible dental care for children.
Children are not just small adults. Pediatric dentists have specialized training not only in treating a child’s teeth, gums and mouth, but also treating children according to their stage in development. Pediatric dentists have chosen to treat children exclusively, and are the most qualified dentists to evaluate and care for your child.
Pediatric dental offices are also specifically designed to make children feel comfortable. Toys and video game systems in the lobby and kid friendly decorations make the experience as positive as possible. We also have specialized equipment such as smaller x-ray sensors designed for kid-sized mouths.
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Dr. Loan Nguyen
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Nguyen is a Washington native and earned her Bachelors of Science degree at the University of Washington. Following undergrad, she moved to New York City for her dental training and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at NYU. In dental school Dr. Nguyen was selected to serve in numerous international dental outreaches, as well as in under served areas of Brooklyn, the Bronx and upstate New York. It was during these outreaches that Dr. Nguyen fell in love with treating children and chose to continue her training and complete a two-year residency specializing in pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Nguyen completed her pediatric residency at NYU and Bellevue Medical Center, where she received comprehensive training in treating children with special needs and dental anxiety. As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Nguyen is also trained in the use of nitrous oxide sedation and treatment under general anesthesia in order to safely and effectively treat young patients.
In her spare time, Dr. Nguyen enjoys tennis, volleyball, yoga and spending time with her friends and family.
Dr. Emily Pham
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Emily Pham was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and received her dental degree from Case Western Reserve University. Her own pediatric dentist influenced her dental journey. He was always so attentive, cheerful and made visiting the dentist something to look forward to every six months. Early in dental school, Emily also found working with kids especially joyous and rewarding. She focused her studies on the specific challenges children and their families may face when establishing their dental home.
Dr. Pham earned her Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital (CWRU, 2019) and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Emily moved to Washington in early 2020 to be closer to family and is excited to explore the mountains and shores of the Pacific Northwest. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, CrossFit, and seeking out new culinary experiences.