UofL Pediatric Dentistry @ Home of the Innocents

UofL Pediatric Dentistry @ Home of the Innocents is a distinctive dental clinic located at 1050 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206, within the Hockensmith Pediatric Assessment Center on the campus of Home of the Innocents. This clinic is a collaborative effort, operated by the esteemed University of Louisville School of Dentistry, a testament to its commitment to high-quality pediatric dental care and dental education. The clinic specializes in providing comprehensive and gentle dental services for children from birth through adolescence, as well as for special needs patients of any age. Its mission is to create a positive and fun experience for children, reducing anxiety often associated with dental visits. To achieve this, the clinic offers a child-friendly environment equipped with amenities like books, toys, and flat-screen TVs above the dental chairs for movie viewing. The highly experienced dental care team is specially trained in child behavior and development, demonstrating patience and understanding with the unique fears, emotions, and actions of each young patient. This focus is particularly beneficial for children with special needs, including those with autism spectrum disorder, foster children, and children of refugees, for whom the clinic provides specialized care to ensure a comfortable experience. Services offered at UofL Pediatric Dentistry @ Home of the Innocents include: Comprehensive dental care: Routine exams, fillings, treatment for trauma, and mouth guards. Preventive care: Cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatments. Restorative services: Care for toothaches, mouth sores, dental injuries, extractions, and crowns. Sedation services: Mild sedatives for anxious children and, in severe cases, services under general anesthesia in a hospital setting. Advanced technology: Recent upgrades include new X-ray units for faster digital imaging, additional sterilization equipment, and plans to acquire a minimally invasive dental laser system (Waterlase iPlus) to reduce pain and anxiety. The clinic is open to the public and accepts most major dental insurance plans, Medicare (medical only), Medicaid, and KCHIP, also offering an interest-free payment plan to ensure affordable access to care. As part of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry's network, it benefits from the expertise of faculty, residents, and students from a top-ranked dental school.