Dr. Coplin is dedicated to the idea that prevention is the best medicine. He and his staff use the most current preventative techniques to help ensure your child's smile stays healthy. We want to ensure that everyone has the best oral health care available. It's our priority to ensure your child has a positive dental experience every time you come in to see us.
When your children need dental care, come to Alaska Dentistry For Kids in Anchorage. Our dentists are always friendly and professional and we strive to create an environment where children feel comfortable in our office. It is our goal to create lifelong relationships with every patient we treat.
We develop a special relationship with your child to speak their 'little' language so we can relate, have fun and help them build trust to provide dental care in the most comfortable setting. We assist parents with motivating their child to learn regular, healthy habits to keep their teeth clean and shining!
We do not offer on-site orthodontics. However, we do work closely with some of Anchorage's best orthodontists. Should the need arise we can offer a referral to one of the competent specialists we work with.
We have patients from the very young who need lip ties and tongue ties corrected to adults who need extra delicate dental care including those with physical or mental disabilities. We pride ourselves on having a gentle hand and the patience and compassion needed to care for all ages and stages.
Dr. Coplin and his team were (and continue to be) AMAZING! I highly recommend this office and can't imagine going anywhere else! Thank you Dr. Coplin, Kathy, and Garianne for a wonderful experience. I look forward to seeing you all again soon :) The entire office was professional, compassionate, and really took the time to make sure we were comfortable and educated about the procedure. His assistant even checked in on us to make sure we were fairing well at home after the revision. My 10 week old got a tongue and lip tie revision last week. We had been struggling with poor weight gain, shallow latch, fussiness while nursing, reflux, overtiredness, and gassiness. At first I figured it was normal baby fussiness, but then my milk supply took a dive. We experienced significant improvements within the first 24 hours and Ethan was smiling as soon as we lifted him from the table. He doesn’t even seem to mind the recommended cleaning
My son had seen 5 different dentists before he was finally referred to Dr. Coplin, who looked at his x-rays and knew he needed help right away. His staff was and is great and worked with us to get him in quickly, and everyone was incredibly welcoming. He finally got his necessary work done in a timely manner and made my son feel comfortable during the whole experience. Thank you Dr. Coplin!
Dr. Coplin and his entire staff are AMAZING. I can't say enough great things about this office! from the ladies up front to the staff in the back, everyone was so wonderful and friendly. They answered all of the questions I needed and took their time to discuss every detail about my daughter's plan of care and answered all of my questions. They even checked up on my child this evening to see how she is. AMAZING!!
We have been going to Dr. Koplin for 4 years and he and his entire staff are utterly amazing! My two girls now 7 & 10 ask to go to the dentist and will skip around singing”we are going to the dentist” over and over! The youngest one has had to have exstenive work done. She loves going! I know many families who bring their children here and all have had amazing experiences from the receptionist all the way back! Fabulous team that works together flawlessly ! I would and have in the past highly recommend Alaska’s Dentistry for Kids! ❤️
When you want the best available dental care for an infant, child, or special needs child or adult in Anchorage, come visit us at Alaska Dentistry for Kids. We offer both preventative and emergency dental care.
We want all of our patients to leave our office feeling that they have had a positive experience while with us. We are always friendly, caring and professional, and we're happy to answer any questions you may have. We know that visiting the dentist can cause trepidation - we want to alleviate that worry.
Dr. Christopher Coplin says, 'Dentistry is our profession; dentistry for kids is our passion.' This philosophy can be seen through our entire dental practice. When you come in to see us, you 'll find that passion put into practice every time you visit. We keep your kids ' teeth looking great and strive to keep our costs affordable - so that money is never an issue when it comes to your children 's dental health.
We pass on the knowledge we've obtained while working with children and adults to each of our patients. We know how important it is for you to have a dentist you can trust with the most precious people in your life. Let us take care of the people who matter most to you.
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Rating 4.5 out of 5 based on 34 reviews
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2 years ago
I am so impressed with this Dental office! They were amazing to be able to get my son an appointment immediately even though we had to fly in from out of town, the staff was amazing, the facility was so kid friendly and clean, the Doctor was knowledgeable and approachable and kind. My sons appointment went smoothly and he will have no trauma from this experience. I would recommend them to anyone and I will be taking my children here for any dental issues! Thank you so much, so grateful.
Talina L
2 years ago
My kids have been going to Dr.Coplin for 4 years now and I will always refer him. The staff is great and always accommodating. Any concerns I feel comfortable speaking up and I get to watch the surgery and help with my kids when they do work on their mouth. My son is very difficult and scared. He panicks and can't sit still yet the team here have been able to work with us be patient and now my son sits still with no worries. My kids only complain they don't like it here because Dr.Coplin doesn't tolerate the bad behaviors and it very straight forward. Which I do love about him. I wish I could see him myself Honestly !
Hayley Ruzzin
2 years ago
This isn't our main dentist because of convenience for me, but I've taken two of my kids here for special cases. Both times I have been blown away by this office. The dentists are so great, never put me down or made me feel stupid for any reason. The staff is all so caring, considerate, great with kids. My 5 year old had a crown put on and all of the staff came to check on him at one point during his procedure. I have nothing but good things to say about this office and the people who work in it.
Elizabeth Hunt
2 years ago
My kids are second generation patients with this dental practice. We are also treated with such compassion and expertise! Dr. Coplin and the staff are wonderful! My kids love going to the dentist!!
Elizabeth Hunt
3 years ago
My kids are second generation patients with this dental practice. We are also treated with such compassion and expertise! Dr. Coplin and the staff are wonderful! My kids love going to the dentist!!
Venera Mehmedi
3 years ago
My 2 and a half year old son had a laser procedure on his tongue tied by Dr Coplin.So glad we choose Dr Coplin.Highly recommend !
Sarah Evans
3 years ago
I'm still kind of reeling from my son's dentist appointment. Our experience was so horrible. First, we've kept our bubble very tight during Covid and I was shocked to see that there were so few precautions taken. I only saw one staff member wearing a mask correctly, and the majority of them either weren't wearing them at all or they were wearing them only on their mouths. (Including Dr. Coplin and the dental assistant who, of course, had to be right in my kid's face for a prolonged period of time.) There were multiple people in the waiting room at a time (also not encouraged to wear masks), lots of shared surfaces (including one pen to sign documents with), and no social distancing. Next, my son was terrified from the get-go because there was a very scary movie playing on the TV in the waiting room when we arrived. (I asked them to change it, and they did.) Wait times were much longer than expected, which was difficult when I had a little guy who was hungry but couldn't eat for his procedure. We waited about an hour and a half before our procedure (though some of that time was waiting for meds to kick in). Once the procedure started, they put what I thought were noise-cancelling headphones on my son (which would have been awesome and made sense) but then halfway through the procedure there was a comment about the "movie he was listening to". We like to make informed decisions about what our kids are going to watch or listen to, and after the waiting room TV I wasn't sure it was something that was appropriate and I wish I would've been asked before that happened. There was also a lot of talk about, "do this to be brave", "do this to be strong", "be tough", "be like Spiderman" (who he has no idea who that is). The last time we went to see Dr. Coplin, it was the same sort of thing and my little guy cried later in the day and told me he was trying to be brave but the dentist kept telling him he had to try harder. It broke my heart. There were also staff members arguing and snapping at each other, and clearly some tension between the receptionist and others. If a three year old can pick up on it, you need to reign it in! We are trying to raise kind, sweet, adventurous kids and you shouldn't have to un-teach things from a place that should be safe like a dental office.
aly nicole
3 years ago
I brought my baby girl (3 weeks) in for a lip tie revision yesterday morning after struggling with a shallow latch since birth. Our experience was great start to finish. The woman at reception was so nice. Our dental assistant Garianne was informative about how the procedure and after care would go. She was also incredibly kind and supportive. Dr Coplin didn't just jump straight to checking my daughters mouth and doing the procedure. Instead he listened to my struggles, asked questions about my impression of our latch, answered my questions, assured me he'd do what he could, and then got on to checking her. He was so quick doing the procedure, it took less than a minute. They even gave me a 24hr line to contact them with any questions during the healing process. You can tell the staff really cares about their patients. We're already feeling relief while breastfeeding, and are so thankful for our experience here!
Josiah Firth
3 years ago
We took our infant daughter in for a lip and tongue tie correction after a month of her being gassy and unhappy, and never being able to eat enough, not to mention my wife's almost unbearable pain trying to breastfeed. I can't overstate how phenomenal the entire staff was. Dr. Coplin didn't sugarcoat anything but was still kind and thoughtful, and extremely respectful towards parents making the best decisions for their own kids. Thoroughly impressed with our experience here, and the operation results are wonderful. Baby is happier than she's ever been and mom is pain free.
Leanne Carter
3 years ago
Dr Coplin has taken great care of my Grandkids! A few were babies when they started seeing him! They love going to see them and have fun at their visit because it's set up just for kids!
Venera Mehmedi
4 years ago
My 2 and a half year old son had a laser procedure on his tongue tied by Dr Coplin.So glad we choose Dr Coplin.Highly recommend !
crystal seegers
4 years ago
I take my twins to see Dr. Coplin for a couple years now. He is the best dentist and my kids love going to his office!!!!! The staff is always happy and make my girls enjoy there experience instead of dreading it.
aly nicole
4 years ago
I brought my baby girl (3 weeks) in for a lip tie revision yesterday morning after struggling with a shallow latch since birth. Our experience was great start to finish. The woman at reception was so nice. Our dental assistant Garianne was informative about how the procedure and after care would go. She was also incredibly kind and supportive. Dr Coplin didn't just jump straight to checking my daughters mouth and doing the procedure. Instead he listened to my struggles, asked questions about my impression of our latch, answered my questions, assured me he'd do what he could, and then got on to checking her. He was so quick doing the procedure, it took less than a minute. They even gave me a 24hr line to contact them with any questions during the healing process. You can tell the staff really cares about their patients. We're already feeling relief while breastfeeding, and are so thankful for our experience here!
Josiah Firth
4 years ago
We took our infant daughter in for a lip and tongue tie correction after a month of her being gassy and unhappy, and never being able to eat enough, not to mention my wife's almost unbearable pain trying to breastfeed. I can't overstate how phenomenal the entire staff was. Dr. Coplin didn't sugarcoat anything but was still kind and thoughtful, and extremely respectful towards parents making the best decisions for their own kids. Thoroughly impressed with our experience here, and the operation results are wonderful. Baby is happier than she's ever been and mom is pain free.
Leanne Carter
4 years ago
Dr Coplin has taken great care of my Grandkids! A few were babies when they started seeing him! They love going to see them and have fun at their visit because it's set up just for kids!
Sarah Evans
4 years ago
I'm still kind of reeling from my son's dentist appointment. Our experience was so horrible. First, we've kept our bubble very tight during Covid and I was shocked to see that there were so few precautions taken. I only saw one staff member wearing a mask correctly, and the majority of them either weren't wearing them at all or they were wearing them only on their mouths. (Including Dr. Coplin and the dental assistant who, of course, had to be right in my kid's face for a prolonged period of time.) There were multiple people in the waiting room at a time (also not encouraged to wear masks), lots of shared surfaces (including one pen to sign documents with), and no social distancing. Next, my son was terrified from the get-go because there was a very scary movie playing on the TV in the waiting room when we arrived. (I asked them to change it, and they did.) Wait times were much longer than expected, which was difficult when I had a little guy who was hungry but couldn't eat for his procedure. We waited about an hour and a half before our procedure (though some of that time was waiting for meds to kick in). Once the procedure started, they put what I thought were noise-cancelling headphones on my son (which would have been awesome and made sense) but then halfway through the procedure there was a comment about the "movie he was listening to". We like to make informed decisions about what our kids are going to watch or listen to, and after the waiting room TV I wasn't sure it was something that was appropriate and I wish I would've been asked before that happened. There was also a lot of talk about, "do this to be brave", "do this to be strong", "be tough", "be like Spiderman" (who he has no idea who that is). The last time we went to see Dr. Coplin, it was the same sort of thing and my little guy cried later in the day and told me he was trying to be brave but the dentist kept telling him he had to try harder. It broke my heart. There were also staff members arguing and snapping at each other, and clearly some tension between the receptionist and others. If a three year old can pick up on it, you need to reign it in! We are trying to raise kind, sweet, adventurous kids and you shouldn't have to un-teach things from a place that should be safe like a dental office.
crystal seegers
4 years ago
I take my twins to see Dr. Coplin for a couple years now. He is the best dentist and my kids love going to his office!!!!! The staff is always happy and make my girls enjoy there experience instead of dreading it.
Ashley Castle
4 years ago
I can't express the incredible amount of kindness that was flowing throughout this office. From the reception, dental assistants and Dr.Koplin himself! My Daughter had to get silver caps on her back molars this morning and he was very honest and upfront about everything. They made my family very Comfortable and I wish they saw adults!! I am very pleased with our whole experience and will recommend them to everyone!!
Kayla Schandel
4 years ago
Absolutely the best dentist we have ever seen! The entire staff is full of care and compassion and they will take care of you above and beyond the norm. Highly recommend them!
Starr Adams
4 years ago
Relief, that is what I experienced with Dr. Coplin. I've been able to dodge major dental care outside of a cleaning for a while now. However, recently my son had some cavities that needed filing. It was an amazing experience, so much so that I have switched dentist for my children. The staff is wonderful and caring! I noticed a few negative post and honestly was speechless. As a parent, dental work can be stressful and I understand the frustrations that come along with that. However, with Dr. Coplin and his staff my family and I have had the best experience thus far.
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