Detailed Introduction
Greencastle Pediatric Dentistry, operating under the website 653kids.com, is a well-established dental clinic located at 821 E Franklin St, Greencastle, IN 46135. The clinic is led by Dr. John Hennette, a highly experienced and Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with over 40 years in the field. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry and completed a certification program in Pediatric Dentistry and a fellowship at Riley Children's Hospital, specializing in treating children of all ages, including those with special needs and cerebral palsy.
The practice is dedicated to providing excellent dental care in a friendly and fun environment, aiming to make children feel comfortable and at ease during their visits. They offer a comprehensive range of services, including routine teeth cleanings, dental imaging for growth and development, cavity detection, and preventive care. Specialized services include Silver Diamine Fluoride application, various sedation options such as light oral sedation (anxiolysis), inhaled sedation (nitrous oxide or "laughing gas"), and outpatient general anesthesia in partnership with Putnam County Hospital for more complex procedures or high-anxiety patients. The clinic also addresses issues like teeth grinding, extractions when necessary, and provides guidance on adopting healthy oral hygiene habits from a young age.
Greencastle Pediatric Dentistry is committed to community involvement, participating in programs like "Give Kids a Smile" and supporting local initiatives. They are a Medicaid provider and are noted as the only pediatric dentist in Putnam County, serving families who sometimes travel long distances for their care. The clinic prides itself on a team largely composed of mothers, which allows them to approach care from a parental perspective, ensuring a welcoming and understanding atmosphere for families. They strive to educate parents on their children's dental health and offer flexible payment options, accepting most major credit cards, CareCredit, and many insurance plans. The clinic also features child-friendly amenities like a saltwater aquarium, a toy room with video games, TVs in treatment rooms, and an annual Patient Appreciation Pool Party, all designed to make dental visits enjoyable.
