At Auburn Pediatric Dentistry, we believe each child enters our office as an individual with a diverse set of characteristics, needs, and behaviors. We embrace all children and work hard to adapt our practices to make each visit successful. It is a privilege to oversee the oral health needs of your children, and we will treat them in the same manner we would treat our own children.
We enjoy watching children grow over the years and become successful in maintaining their oral health. From the very first visit and throughout subsequent years, our specially trained team works to provide a comfortable and fun environment where children can feel relaxed and are able to learn about their oral health needs.
A partnership between you (the guardian) and our team is important in promoting healthy oral habits at home. At Auburn Pediatric Dentistry, you can expect a professional, fun atmosphere where you will be invited to play an important role in your childs oral hygiene.
As decisions concerning treatment options are needed, you will be fully informed of all treatments and possible outcomes. This will be conducted in a friendly, informative manner and will only progress when all options are fully understood and agreed upon by you.
We appreciate the opportunity to teach children the importance of oral health care and help them develop good habits when they are young. We believe these habits contribute to positive overall health benefits for the rest of their lives. Thank you for the privilege of being involved in the oral health care and overall development of your child.
Dr. Caroline W. Derrow is originally from Minnesota. She has a B. A. and M. S. in Marine Biology. She had many adventures such as living on a sailboat along the Eastern Seaboard, tracking fish in New York, collecting crabs in Maryland and teaching kids to scuba dive in the Florida Keys. She married her husband, Mr. Stuart Derrow (an Auburn native) and moved to Indiana. In 2004, she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry and her pediatric specialty certificate from Riley Childrens Hospital in 2006. Dr. Derrow obtained her board certification in 2009 and is now one of three board certified pediatric dentists in the top half of the state of Indiana!
During her two years at Riley, Dr. Derrow met and treated children with wide range of special health care needs, including children in need of anesthesia in the operating room. She also participated in different medical rotations including anesthesia, cardiology, emergency medicine, pediatric medicine, craniofacial and cleft lip/palate surgery, child and adolescent development, cerebral palsy, and hematology/oncology.
Jenny Garn is the Office Manager at Auburn Pediatric Dentistry. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for almost 28 years now! She has 3 adult children, ranging in age from 27-20, all of whom she is very proud. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves to camp (they have recently purchased a travel trailer), hike, bike, read and go for rides on her husbands motorcycle. She first became interested in the dental field about 20 years ago. Her passion has always been working with children. She will be happy to help you answer any insurance or treatment questions that you may have. Her goal at Auburn Pediatric Dentistry is to ensure you have an outstanding experience from start to finish!
Dana is a Certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant at Auburn Pediatric Dentistry. She has been married to her husband Blake for 5 years and has a beautiful daughter named Avery. She enjoys spending time with her family and being involved in the childrens church and Vacation Bible School at her church.
Her love of dentistry sparked at a young age as a result of her own positive dental experiences. In high school, she enrolled in the I.C.E program and worked at local dental office in the afternoons. Dana graduated from IPFW with a certificate in Dental Assisting in 2006 and furthered her education by obtaining her Expanded Functions certificate from Indiana University School of Dentistry. Her goal at Auburn Pediatric Dentistry is to ensure every little helper has the same positive dental experience she had as a child.
Hello, friends! My name is Jamie Williams, a dental assistant for Auburn Pediatric Dentistry. I have worked for APD for 6 years now. I started working here after completing my externship from dental assisting school. I am married and have three kids.
I first met Dr. Derrow when my youngest child was referred for dental treatment by another office in town. My son was 4 years old and had never had any treatment other than a cleaning. After such a positive experience with Dr. Derrow and staff, my children have been patients ever since. I went back to school after all my children were in school full time, and became a dental assistant. I completed my externship at APD and was hired right after. I am happy to be part of a team that makes dental treatment a fun and positive experience.
My name is Lizbeth Quintana and I am a dental assistant. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I also enjoy traveling and meeting new people. I started working for Auburn Pediatric Dentistry in 2018, shortly after completing my externship from school.
I love being able to put a smile on a patients face and make their experience the best one each time. Working with children has taught me that every day is a new adventure. Im extremely glad to be a part of this wonderful, loving team. I look forward to meeting you and your children.
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Rating 4.5 out of 5 based on 128 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestHannah vc
a year ago
They are so good at making my kids relaxed at the dentist. We drive around 90 minutes and it's well worth it.
Tina Custer
a year ago
My daughter loves Auburn Pediatric. She was always scared of the dentist. We started coming here and she loves it. She doesn't cry and refuse to go. The staff is very friendly.
Jen Womack
a year ago
Dr. Derrow and her staff were so wonderful and welcoming with my daughter during her appointment. My daughter has a lot of anxiety when it comes to dental and medical appointments and the staff was able to make her feel calm and even made her smile several times during and after her consultation! Thank you for the excellent first visit!
Connie Verdin
a year ago
Our girls love going here. Very welcoming place.
Jessica
a year ago
Dr. Derrow and her staff are friendly and helpful. We love their office!
Tara Rowe
a year ago
My son and daughter have been going to Dr. Derrow since their first birthday's. The staff there is friendly and is very supportive. My kids enjoy going to the dentist.
Michelle Glasser
a year ago
A great dentist for children. The office has a really nice atmosphere and very kid friendly! They were very patient with my toddler who was scared.
Heather Barkey
a year ago
It's a great experience every time we're there.
Cam's Closet
a year ago
Excellent service and friendly staff! My son loves going to the dentist now because everyone shows him so much care and attention.
Kelly Breen
a year ago
Our son was a patient here until they contacted his Orthodontist directly and forced them to remove his braces against our wishes, citing multiple cavities as the reason. We tried to get them to retract this to no avail. After the braces were removed, it was confirmed that he, in fact, had NO cavities, but the process to straighten his teeth, that we spent thousands of dollars on, has been halted.
Melissa Brown
a year ago
We had a planned procedure today that the dentist failed to prepare us for. Rather than work around the hiccup, we were quickly referred elsewhere for treatment.
Alicia Sheperd
a year ago
Very kind and caring. Got my son in very fast to address his chipped tooth. Was able to check X-ray and gums thoroughly. Very kind staff and dentist, caring to
Kelly Vangessel
a year ago
The staff at Dr. Derrow's office is always so welcoming and friendly. My boys are never nervous about going back to the dental chairs on their own. Dr. Derrow has always taken a moment at each visit to chat for a moment which makes the whole experience feel very personal!
Jennifer Thompson
2 years ago
The dental assistant was amazing. She made my daughter feel comfortable and she was so nice. The dentist made me feel a little off towards her. Not a welcoming feeling with her. Other than that she was kind to my daughter
Ann Green
2 years ago
Very friendly and professional staff. Put the patient at ease.
Carlee Englehart
2 years ago
We went to Auburn Pediatric Dentistry after my daughter fell and hit her mouth on the edge of a wooden toy box. She ended up knocking her 2 front teeth loose. The entire staff was so friendly and made my 2 year old daughter feel safe and comfortable. They did so much for us and saved my daughter from losing her teeth. We now send my son there as well and both kids absolutely love everyone there and are excited to go every 6 months.
Sarah Harris
2 years ago
Love Dr. Derrow, she's always been great with our son.
Kara Bush
2 years ago
UNETHICAL. Shame! Still remember when she informed me my 3-yr old had 8 cavities. Got a 2nd opinion after she also charged me 3x amount previously quoted (she did bring that down). 2nd opinion dentist assured me my child had zero cavities. 8 years later, said child still cavity-free. Also, Dr. kept sternly telling my child to swallow the toothpaste. He had always been instructed by me to never swallow toothpaste. Hopefully Dr. DERROW is more ethical today than back then.
Brittany Sanders
2 years ago
Phenomenal pediatric dentist! My son has been attending since he was 9 months old due to an injury. The entire staff has been fantastic with him!
Decoma Cavender`
2 years ago
I would highly recommend getting a 2nd opinion if an extensive treatment plan is offered here. Dr. Derrow recommended placing 8 stainless steel crowns on my 4 year old son along with several fillings. When asked about other options she told me there were no other options and that this is standard of care and proceeded to tell me all the costs which was close to 5k. Dr. Derrow questioned my concerns with replacing half my sons teeth with metal crowns at the age of 4. Today I went for a 2nd opinion at a much larger pediatric dental group where they took more X-rays and on teeth that were being recommended with treatment some had no issues. They recommended 1 zirconium (tooth colored) crown on a back tooth and traditionally repairing a few "tiny" cavities with fillings. The office went through the films showing not just the picture but all the views of the actual health of the tooth. The cost being just over 1k. I share my experience because many parents accept the first treatment plan offered because they believe "doctor knows best" this is a prime example of why parents should get those 2nd opinions. The mental health and self esteem for my son would have been dramatically affected if we trusted her. I do strongly believe there needs to be a second provider in the office for Dr. Derrow to consult with on her treatment recommendations.
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