Kearns & Ashby Pediatric Dentistry

Kearns & Ashby Pediatric Dentistry is a well-established and highly regarded dental clinic specializing in pediatric oral healthcare. The practice serves infants, children, and adolescents, including those with special healthcare needs, across two locations in Mechanicsburg and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The clinic's philosophy centers on making dental visits a positive, fun, and rewarding experience for children, recognizing the crucial importance of establishing good oral hygiene habits early in life. The team at Kearns & Ashby consists of board-certified pediatric dentists, including Dr. Jeffrey D. Kearns, Dr. Madhur S. Patil, and Dr. Kristin E. Russo, all of whom have undergone extensive specialized training (an additional two to three years after dental school) focused on the unique dental needs of children. This specialized education covers areas such as child behavior management, dental growth and development guidance, and techniques for preventing future dental problems. Services offered encompass a wide range of pediatric dental care, including preventative dentistry (exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants), restorative dentistry (tooth-colored fillings, crowns), and the management of dental issues for children with special needs. The clinic is equipped to provide nitrous oxide analgesia ("laughing gas") and conscious sedation for apprehensive children, and their doctors hold privileges at area hospitals for cases requiring general anesthesia. Kearns & Ashby Pediatric Dentistry prides itself on its child-friendly environment, which includes a fun atmosphere with staff engaging in themed days (e.g., pajama day, wacky hair day) to ease children's anxieties. Testimonials consistently highlight the staff's patience, kindness, and ability to make children feel at ease, even those with previous negative dental experiences or special needs. The clinic emphasizes early intervention, recommending a child's first dental visit by their first birthday to educate parents on proper oral care and detect any early issues. They also offer resources and guidance for parents on how to prepare their children for dental visits.