Pediatric dentists provide preventive and dental care for children from infancy through adolescence, including those with special health needs.
Did you know that your child should see a dentist when their first tooth erupts, or no later than their first birthday?
Since every child is different, pediatric dentists have a wide range of approaches to help a child complete treatment. They work with general dentists and pediatricians, who may refer patients who need specialized care.
Services Include
- Preventive measures and sealants to protect against cavities and decay
- Restoration of primary and young permanent teeth using crowns and fillings
- Management of bone and gum diseases, and traumatic injuries
- Space maintainers and minor tooth movement appliances
- GRAYSON, a certified rehabilitative facility dog from paws4people, can help soothe stressed or anxious patients
Meet Our Pediatric Dentists
Kimon Divaris
Education
- PhD, Epidemiology, UNC-Chapel Hill
- Certificate, Global Health, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
- Certificate, Pediatric Dentistry, UNC Adams School of Dentistry
- DDS, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Dentistry
Jeannie Ginnis
Education
- Certificate, Pediatric Dentistry, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York
- DDS, National and Kapodistrian University College of Dental Medicine, Athens, Greece
Lorne Koroluk
Education
- MS, Orthodontics, University of Minnesota
- MSD, Pediatric Dentistry, Indiana University
- DMD, Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan
- BS, Anatomy, University of Saskatchewan
Jessica Y. Lee
Education
- PhD, Health Policy Analysis and Administration, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
- Certificate, Pediatric Dentistry, UNC Adams School of Dentistry
- DDS, Dentistry, Columbia University, School of Dental and Oral Surgery
- MPH, Health Administration, Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health
- Demeritt Distinguished Professor
Rocio Quinonez
Education
- MPH, Health Policy and Administration, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
- MS, Pediatric Dentistry, UNC Adams School of Dentistry
- DMD, University of Manitoba
- BA, Psychology, University of Manitoba
Michael W. Roberts
Education
- MS, Pediatric Dentistry, Boston University
- DDS, University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston
- Henson Distinguished Professor
Scott Cashion
Education
- DDS, UNC Adams School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill
- MS, UNC Adams School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill
- Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
J. Timothy Wright
Education
- MS, University of Alabama at Birmingham
- DDS, West Virginia University
- James Bawden Distinguished Professor