Keeping Kids Smiling is a specialized pediatric dental practice located at 239 Northern Blvd,
South Abington Township,
PA 18411, with
Dr. Kristin Paoli, DMD, as a primary practitioner. The clinic's mission is to provide exceptional care and quality service to its young patients, striving to create an enjoyable and positive dental experience for every child. They cater to children from birth through high school, focusing on prevention and nutrition, and actively involve families in the child's
oral health journey. Parents are welcomed into all treatment rooms for all procedures, fostering an interactive approach to communication about the child's oral health.
The clinic emphasizes a kid-friendly environment, which includes features like a playroom for siblings and entertainment options during procedures to help alleviate anxiety. They utilize state-of-the-art technology, such as "whisper drills" and lower radiation-emitting digital x-rays, to enhance patient comfort and safety. Keeping Kids Smiling also offers practical conveniences like after-school appointments, ample parking, and easy access from major routes.
Dr. Kristin Paoli, a native of Scranton, established her practice in 2003. She holds a dental degree from Temple University and completed advanced education residencies in general dentistry at the University of North Carolina's School of Dentistry, followed by a two-year pediatric dental residency at the Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, where she served as chief resident. She also completed a fellowship in
Pediatric dentistry at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia/University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Paoli is an active member of various dental associations, including the Scranton District Dental Society, The American Dental Association, and the Pediatric Dental Association, and is certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). The practice, sometimes also identified as "Pediatric Dental Specialists," reflects Dr. Paoli's and her partner Dr. Hanyon's shared philosophy and passion for working with children to promote lifelong oral health.
