Hyden Pediatric Dentistry

Hyden Pediatric Dentistry is a well-established pediatric dental clinic located at 38 Grace Dr, Prestonsburg, KY 41653. It was founded in 2007 by Dr. Alan Seth Hyden, a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. Dr. Hyden is a native of Prestonsburg and returned to his hometown after completing his dental and specialty training at the University of Louisville College of Dentistry and the University of Kentucky, respectively. He completed a General Practice Residency at the University of Kentucky in 2005 and his specialty training in pediatrics in 2007, serving as Chief Resident. The clinic is designed to offer a state-of-the-art facility providing the best possible care to children and adolescents in a friendly, relaxed, fun, and supportive environment for both children and parents. Their primary focus is on helping children achieve and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile into adulthood. Hyden Pediatric Dentistry offers a comprehensive range of services tailored for children, including routine oral health exams, preventative dental care (prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealants), restorative dentistry (white fillings, stainless steel crowns, bonding, extractions), and cosmetic dentistry. They also provide sedation dentistry options such as nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and in-office IV sedation with a board-certified anesthesiologist for more complex cases. Dr. Seth also holds staff privileges at Highlands Regional Medical Center and ARH hospital in Hazard for outpatient dental surgeries. The clinic prioritizes patient comfort and safety, featuring digital radiography, intra-oral radiography, televisions in treatment rooms and the waiting area, and video games for children. The staff undergoes extensive yearly training in safety procedures, including CPR and OSHA training. Hyden Pediatric Dentistry is committed to building trusting and lasting relationships with families, emphasizing education for both children and parents on proper oral hygiene and dental development. Dr. Hyden is an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the Kentucky Dental Association (KDA), and the Kentucky Mountain Dental Association. He has been voted "Top Dentist" by his peers in Kentucky Monthly Magazine and dedicates many hours yearly to continuing education in pediatric dentistry. The team includes Dr. Hyden's wife, Amy Hyden, who serves as Assistant Office Manager, along with a dedicated staff of dental assistants, hygienists, and front office personnel.