Smile Surfers Kids Dentistry

Smile Surfers Kids Dentistry is a multi-location pediatric dental clinic dedicated to providing comprehensive and enjoyable dental care for infants, children, and adolescents. The brand was founded in 2016 by Dr. Jared Lothyan, inspired by his own fond childhood memories of California beach road trips in a VW bus. This "surf" theme is integrated throughout their offices, featuring fun murals, real VW buses, and surf-themed decor, creating an engaging and non-intimidating environment for young patients. Each operatory is designed with nods to Dr. Jared's favorite surf beaches. Smile Surfers Kids Dentistry offers a wide range of services specifically tailored to children's oral health needs. These include routine hygiene and exams, preventive care like sealants and fluoride treatments, fillings and crowns, extractions, baby root canals, sedation dentistry, space maintainers, frenectomies, and pediatric dental emergency services. They also offer early interceptive orthodontics, often working with top orthodontic professionals. A key aspect of their approach is making dental visits a positive experience. They achieve this through a kid-friendly environment, using simplified language to explain dental concepts, and providing amenities such as designated play areas with video games, TVs with headphones at each dental chair, child-sized dental chairs, and various flavors of laughing gas. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children during appointments, fostering trust and allowing for collaborative treatment planning. The team, including pediatric dentists and hygienists, is trained to be patient, nurturing, and empathetic, ensuring children feel comfortable and relaxed. Smile Surfers Kids Dentistry emphasizes preventive care and education, aiming to empower children and their parents with the knowledge and habits for lifelong oral health. They actively engage with the community by providing dental education presentations at schools, sponsoring local events, and supporting organizations like the Dental Outreach Relief Foundation. With multiple locations across Washington, including Sumner, Richland, Kennewick, Moses Lake, and Auburn, Smile Surfers Kids Dentistry has established itself as a leading provider of pediatric dental care, prioritizing comfort, safety, and fun to build a generation of healthy, confident smiles.