Volunteer Pediatric Dentistry in Powell

Volunteer Pediatric Dentistry in Powell

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Volunteer Pediatric Dentistry in Powell is a specialized dental clinic dedicated to providing comprehensive oral healthcare for infants, children, teens, and those with special healthcare needs. Led by Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Dr. Valerie Esker, the clinic focuses on creating a positive, educational, and comfortable environment for young patients, aiming to foster lifelong healthy smiles through preventive care, restorative treatments, and compassionate emergency services.

Hours

Monday

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday

Closed

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Quick Info

Address

209 E Emory Rd #101, Powell, TN 37849

Phone

(865) 512-9611

Website

https://www.volunteerpediatricdentistry.com/

Detailed Introduction

Volunteer Pediatric Dentistry in Powell is a dental practice specifically designed to cater to the unique oral health needs of children, from infancy through adolescence, including those with special healthcare needs. The clinic is located at 209 E Emory Rd #101, Powell, TN 37849, and can be reached at (865) 512-9611. Their official website is https://www.volunteerpediatricdentistry.com/. The practice is led by Dr. Valerie Esker, a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. Dr. Esker completed her dental degree from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in 2006 and specialized in pediatric dentistry at Children's Hospital Colorado. Her extensive training and experience allow her to address the diverse behavioral and dental needs of young patients effectively. Volunteer Pediatric Dentistry emphasizes a child-centric approach, striving to make each visit a positive and educational experience. They utilize state-of-the-art equipment and continuously evaluate materials and technologies to offer the best available options. The clinic's philosophy prioritizes prevention and early intervention to establish lifelong healthy dental habits. Services offered by Volunteer Pediatric Dentistry include, but are not limited to: Preventive Oral Hygiene Instruction: Educating children and parents on proper brushing, flossing, eating habits, fluoride levels, and the application of pit and fissure sealants. Restorative Dentistry: Providing fillings, crowns, and prostheses for children, including addressing nursing bottle decay. Emergency Treatment: Prompt and compassionate care for dental emergencies. Sedation Dentistry: Options available to help anxious or special needs children feel comfortable during their appointments. Infant Dentistry: Early dental care as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), ideally by the child's first birthday. X-rays: Utilizing digital radiography to minimize radiation exposure while accurately diagnosing dental issues. The clinic maintains an "open-door" policy, allowing parents to be present during exams and treatments if it helps their child feel more at ease. Patient testimonials frequently highlight the friendly, knowledgeable, and patient staff, and the comfortable and reassuring atmosphere, making it a preferred choice for many families in the Powell and Knoxville areas.

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Volunteer Pediatric Dentistry in Powell

Patient Reviews

4.2 out of 5
Jennifer Raley

Jennifer Raley

Took my Son who is 3 years old to this facility. He had previously went to ETPD in Powell. We changed dentists due to personal reasons.

We are SO HAPPY we did! Volunteer staff is ABSOLUTELY wonderful! The front desk staff are so friendly! The check out staff is FABULOUS! The Hygienist (JILL) was FABULOUS! My son was so attentive & loved the interaction she gave him. He was not scared at all! Then we met Dr. Nadareh Naseri she is AMAZING! Very knowledgeable, very kid friendly, super nice, my Son loved everything about this facility! No COMPLAINTS ☺️

May 14, 2024

Kristin Miller

Kristin Miller

If you make an appointment here you need to triple check with the workers. They have messed my appointment up twice now and keep pushing me back 4 months each time even though I have cards with the exact day and time that they made it for.

March 11, 2025

Kayla Keith

Kayla Keith

I recently took my two daughters in for a cleaning. The appointments were scheduled with time between them so that I could sit with each one individually as they haven’t been to the dentist and I knew they would be scared. When we arrived, they called my youngest back first and I figured we would see the same hygienist and they would just switch out when my youngest was done. A few minutes later, another hygienists comes in and asks for my oldest. So they ended up splitting them up and I was having to bounce from room to room to make sure they were okay. During this, they asked if I was okay with my kids getting X-rays because they haven’t had any. I asked for a quote and one hygienist told me that it would probably be around $200 but that was most likely shooting high. So I was figuring about $400 for both kids and I was okay with that.

My youngest daughter finished up and I go to check on my oldest and the hygienist is visibly frustrated. My oldest daughter is having a hard time with the X-rays because the little winged things that they have to put in her mouth are large for her mouth and she says that they are hurting her. When dealing with kids, getting mad or upset with them only makes things worse, and with these hygienists working with kids every day, I figured they would understand. The hygienist is getting more and more frustrated. Another hygienist comes in and asks if she can help or try to see if she can get my daughter to allow her to do it, and the hygenist refuses. Instead of being calm and gently, she then proceeds to try to cram the xray piece in my child’s mouth. Of course my child starts crying hysterically and the hygienist starts aggravatingly pushing all of the xray equipment out of the way and says that she’s done trying. My child is hysterically crying, apologizing, saying “its all her fault”, and that she’s sorry.

She shouldn’t have to apologize for being scared and the hygienist forcing the xray thing in her mouth. When we finally go to leave, they tell me that for the cleanings and X-rays that it is $840!!!! They gave me a 15% discount because we didn’t have dental insurance and it was almost $720 total. Double what I was expecting to pay. The only reason I’m giving 1 star is because Dr. Naseri was so so nice! She was amazing but the rest of the visit was awful. I called my husband as soon as I left and was in tears, as well as my oldest daughter because it was so bad. I will never be back and I hope my oldest daughter isn’t traumatized from this visit and will do okay with future dentists.

September 27, 2024

Cody Kinser

Cody Kinser

The only reason I'm still giving 2 stars is because my youngest child's first dentist appointment went well. The dentist was very friendly. However, after going round and round with the rude, frustrating, and apparently hard of hearing front staff we have canceled all of our children's appointments. Judging by other reviews we're not the only one experiencing rude staff.

October 15, 2024

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Volunteer Pediatric Dentistry in Powell

209 E Emory Rd #101, Powell, TN 37849

Contact Information

Address

209 E Emory Rd #101, Powell, TN 37849

Phone

(865) 512-9611

Website

https://www.volunteerpediatricdentistry.com/

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