Dr. Judy Christianson grew up in Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa witha BS in Speech Pathology and Audiology.She then received her dental degree fromthe University of Iowa College of Dentistryin 2000, and completed her residency inPediatric Dentistry at the University ofTexas Health Science Center at San Antonio(UTHSCSA) in 2002. Dr. Christianson thenmoved to Atlanta and has worked with aprominent pediatric dental practice for10 years. She opened BrookhavenChildrens Dentistry in the Springof 2013and is excited to be ableto provide exceptional dental careto the childrenin her own community.
Dr. Judy Christianson is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistryand is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistryand the Georgia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Other professionalmembershipsinclude the American Dental Association, the HinmanDental Society, and theSoutheastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry.
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 120 reviews
Sort by
newest oldest highest lowestMarlon DeLancy
a year ago
Dr. Judy and her staff have always been friendly, kind and experienced when it comes to children. Both of my daughters enjoyed their experience and I appreciate the hard work they put in to make kids comfortable.
Jorge Bazan
a year ago
Took my son for his first dental visit. He is three. This was the best dental experience I have ever had. The receptionists were friendly. The lobby had some amazing pumpkins decorations which my son loved. The hygienist was incredibly gentle and explained everything she was doing. Dr. Judy was amazing and so incredibly sweet to my son. I highly recommend Dr. Judy and staff.
Jessica Stone
2 years ago
If your child has a disability, steer clear of this place! My son has been going here since he was 2(he is now 9), and Dr. Judy told us she could no longer clean his teeth because of his sensory issues (he has autism) and didn't even give us a referral! Now it's almost a year later and we are still having a hard time finding someone to clean his teeth. CHOA won't do it because he doesn't have any medical issues. The professional thing to do would have been to refer us to another dentist or dentists. I have a younger child and I have taken them both out! You would think a pediatric dentist would actually care! I have never in my life been "fired" as a patient.
Dee K
2 years ago
My daughter had her first visit a few months ago and although I was anxious about her visit, she did really well. The dental hygienist was very gentle and her personality was great for a toddler. However, the receptionists (I have interacted with a few both over the phone and in person) are not as personable. A friendly "Hello," "Good Morning" would be a pleasant way to greet parents/patients when speaking on the phone or in person. Tone is everything. The overall aesthetic of the office is great and appealing to children, but it would be great if the first staff members you interact with had more welcoming personalities.
Nicole White
2 years ago
Took my daughter here for her first dentist appointment today and they were fantastic! I wasn't sure how she was going to handle it but they are so kind and great with the little ones! She was very proud of herself after her visit! They were also very thorough in their instructions on how to proceed with dental care going forward. Would highly recommend!
Jessica Thevis
2 years ago
It was a great experience! I went there for my little one's very first dentistry visit. Everybody was very professional, friendly and patient. They are well organized and I had no waiting time.
Timothy Brown
2 years ago
We have taken our 5 and 3 year old daughters here, and both times we were nervous. Our kids normally do not open up to new people easily, and they have a bad frame of reference of people in white "doctors coats" from going to their pediatrician and getting numerous shots. However, both girls walked right on to the back with the dentist and came back smiling and cheering. Anytime a place can provide comfort and acceptance, especially to kids, says a lot about the practice. They did a great job cleaning the teeth too ;-)
Brittany
2 years ago
My daughter enjoyed her first dental exam. The Brookhaven Children's Dentistry provided us with a great atmosphere.
Dan Earle
2 years ago
Took my daughter there for her first ever appointment and they did a great job of making her feel at ease. Glad they were referred to me.
Tabi Tanis
2 years ago
We have always had a great experience. They are efficient and thorough, and we always feel well informed. Recommend!
Shigley Fam
2 years ago
We love Dr. Judy and the entire Brookhaven team! They are efficient, friendly, professional, and so skilled at what they do. The experience is always pleasant, and my kids look forward to going to the dentist!
Katie Parrish
2 years ago
Such a great experience with my child's first dentist appointment- clean, professional, efficient.
Elizabeth Yarbrough Rodger
2 years ago
Great experience all around with Brookhaven Children's Dentistry! They've been patient and understanding and so good with my 6 year old son. Highly recommend seeing them!
Ashanti Terrell
2 years ago
Really nice staff, clean and my kids love it
Alex Thompson
2 years ago
Always a great experience! Staff is very friendly and efficient, and the office is clean and well-kept.
Savage Kabs
2 years ago
They are so kid friendly and make the experience easy. We drive all the way from Midtown Atlanta to Brookhaven because it's so good. Dr Judy and staff are like family.
Lauren Hauck
2 years ago
Great experience! I was nervous bc it was our son's first time getting a crown and he's only 5. I felt they were super quick and he was back to me in less than 35-40 mins. We drive from East Cobb to here due to a referral from a trusted family friend. Great staff, VERY clean, friendly etc. Couldn't ask for more! Thank you!
Heather Z
2 years ago
Dr. Christianson and all of her staff are experts at working with children!
Kristi Roche
2 years ago
I just took my son for his first cleaning. The office was super clean, we were seen on time, staff were very friendly, and they were great making my son feel comfortable. We will definitely go back.
Jonathan Hawkins
2 years ago
After reading positive reviews, we took my 4 year old daughter to have a broken molar extracted. Dr. Christianson extracted the tooth using only nitrous, which took an hour, and now my daughter understandably has an extreme phobia of the dentist. The option for full sedation was not presented or discussed, and my wife was not allowed to be in the room with our daughter. Other pediatric dentists we have seen since were surprised this was done without additional sedation. While I understand there are risks to sedation, I feel we should have at least had a conversation about it. During a subsequent annual checkup, I was not impressed with how the staff rush your kid through each process and simply tell them "it's OK", a million times when they are frightened. Pediatric dentistry is clearly inherently difficult, but I got the impression that the crew here are just fed up with kids being scared and fighting with them. Other pediatric dentists we have been to were much more patient and caring with my daughter, so I know it's possible. Do not recommend.
Load more