Here at Cavity Commandos Dentistry for Kids, we are proud to specialize in pediatric dentistry. We truly believe in starting children off right when it comes to their dental health. It is our goal to ensure that each visit goes well so that they think of the dentists office as a good place. Our entire staff is wonderful with children, allowing them to relax while we care for their teeth.
Our dentists and staff have received extra training for primary teeth. Our goal is to protect your childrens teeth so they can eat and speak correctly. We will do whatever we can to help your children have the bright smiles they deserve.
A big hello to everyone and thank you for visiting our web site! Please allow me to introduce myself, but even better, I would love to meet you in person at our brand new office right next to Publix at the Shoppes at Eagle Point. I am proud to call Cookeville my new home! And of course, please let me or my dental team know if we can ever be of assistance to you.
Formally, I am Dr. Landon Sears, a pediatric dental specialist. I prefer being on a first-name basis with my patients, who I consider family! Patients and team members over the years of my additional training as a specialist have referred to me as the Cavity Commando and usually say it with a smile on their face followed by a few laughs. When faced with a decision to name our practice, it was easy as a pediatric dentist to give it a name that makes children smile! As the Cavity Commando, I have strived to develop a fun and entertaining approach to help motivate children (and their parents) to take serious care of their oral health. When your kids come to our office, we simply want to make it a fun and safe environment for them, while focusing on our goal to not only fight cavities but work with them to promote the best oral hygiene practices in a positive way and hopefully prevent them from ever getting cavities.
I have treated thousands of children of all ages who have come to me with severe anxiety and phobias. Nothing is more satisfying to me than helping a child overcome their fear of the dentist, all while delivering an exceptional level of dental care to keep their smiles healthy. I always take a very conservative or minimally invasive approach. I will only recommend treatment when I believe it is absolutely necessary for your child and have many tricks to help your children tackle dental decay without ever picking up a needle or drill. I never use scary words like those! While training as a specialist at Nicklaus Childrens Hospital in Miami, FL, I also learned how to safely treat children with sleep sedation and laughing gas. Even after this extensive training, I am still amazed by the modern medicinal techniques we have available to help kids feel relaxed for treatment. It truly is an incredible feeling to help a child suffering from a mouth full of dental decay or pain and perform all of their treatment in an hour or so while they are asleep. I am very excited to offer these services locally with partners at Cookeville Regional Medical Center and Cookeville Surgery Center.
Current home: Cookeville, TN Favorite food: Macaroni and Cheese. Though, I am a foodie! Ill try just about anything, including anything my wife makes (shes an amazing cook). Favorite dessert: Ice Cream. Favorite Movie: All of the Rocky and Creed movies. Secret talent: I used to work as a TV and radio broadcaster. I have announced hundreds of NCAA and professional sporting events. I worked for minor league teams affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox, and also CBS news stations in Myrtle Beach and Binghamton. Favorite superhero: Batman. Favorite Disney character: Peter Pan. Ill never grow up. Favorite Color: Orange (Perfect for Tennessee) Favorite Vacation: Love visiting Charleston, S.C. where I earned my dental degree at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). I love pediatric dentistry because: I feel its the perfect career for me. I can perform meaningful work to help children develop healthy smiles they are proud of, while transforming their perceptions of dentistry and creating a fun and positive experience each time they visit. My goal is to make going to the dentist something both children and their parents love and rave about.
Education: Master of Science (MS) in Human Nutrition Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Bachelor of Art (BA) in Psychology Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC Dietetic Internship Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VA Fundamentals of Dental Assisting University of Florida
Current home: Cookeville, TN Favorite food: Anything with peanut butter! Favorite dessert: Peanut butter pie! Favorite Movie: the new Aladdin, I just saw it with my dad, still a kid at heart Secret talent: Im a pretty strong swimmer, went to States and ocean lifeguarded growing up Favorite superhero: the Cavity Commando, our mascot! Favorite Disney Character: Cinderella Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Vacation: anywhere with snorkeling! I love pediatric dentistry because: I love making a difference in childrens health and making going to the dentist a fun and happy experience Describe yourself in one word: Organized
Education: Registered dental assistant-ADME school of dental assisting Credentials/Certifications: Coronal polishing, Radiology, CPR, First aid, N20 Current home: Cookeville, TN Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite dessert: Strawberry Cake Favorite movie: COCO/ Moana Secret talent: Singing Favorite superhero: Wonder Woman Favorite Disney Character: Moana Favorite Color: Purple Favorite vacation: Thailand I love pediatric dentistry because: We get to give kids the best experience while theyre young and show them going to the dentist isnt so scary at all. Describe yourself in one word: Dedicated Favorite animal: Bunnies
Education: Hiuassee College_Graduated in 2015 Associate of applied science. Credentials/Certifications: RDH, CPR, N20, Local anesthesia Current home: Cookeville, TN Favorite food: Lobster Favorite Dessert: Hot Fudge Brownie Favorite movie: Harry Potter Secret talent: I can splice arrows with a crossbow. Favorite superhero: Aqua man Favorite Disney character: Princess Anna Favorite color: pink Favorite vacation: Honeymoon in Jamaica I love pediatric dentistry because:I love being able to teach kids how to keep the cavities away. Describe yourself in one word: Goofball Favorite animal: Elephant
Current home: Baxter Favorite food: Tacos/Anything with cheese Favorite movie: Wizard of Oz Secret talent: Being a great mom Favorite superhero: Cavity Commando Favorite Disney Character: Mickey Mouse Favorite color: Tie dye Favorite vacation: Beach or camping I love pediatric dentistry because I love working with kids, helping them transition from being nervous or scared to love coming to visit us. Describe yourself in one word: Simple
Education: Credentials/ Certifications: Current home: Cookeville,TN Favorite Food: Pasta Favorite dessert: Ice Cream Favorite movie: The Count of Monte Cristo Secret talent: Bilingual Favorite superhero: Super Woman Favorite Disney Character: Moana Favorite color: Burgundy Favorite vacation: The Beach I love pediatric dentistry because: I love work with kids and I enjoy being around them. Kids are fun and playful patients. Describe yourself in one word: Little Favorite animal: Cheetah
Education: Dental learning center RDA Program and UTHSC College of dentistry EFDA Program Credentials/Certifications: CPR, N20 monitoring, Sealants, Coronal polishing and EFDA restorative Current home: Jamestown, TN Favorite Food: Potatoes (Cooked anyway) Favorite dessert: Butterfinger Cake Favorite movie: Lilo & Stitch Secret talent: Making a clover with my tongue Favorite superhero: Wonder Woman Favorite Disney Character: Penny Proud Favorite Color: Blue Favorite vacation: Princess Cays I love pediatric dentistry because: I love making kids dental visits fun. Describe yourself in one word: Chill Favorite animal: Sloth
Education: RDA Credentials/Certifications: Coronal Polishing and sealants Current home: Celina, TN Favorite Food: Homemade Tacos Favorite dessert: Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies. Favorite movie: Frozen Secret talent: Baking Favorite superhero: Captain America Favorite Disney Character: Elsa Favorite Color: Blue Favorite vacation: Camping I love pediatric dentistry because: Kids are the light in life and theyre full of joy. Describe yourself in one word: Bubbly Favorite animal: Puppies
Education: Registered Dental Assistant Credentials/ Certifications: Coronal polishing, Radiology, CPR, First Aid, Nitrous monitoring, Sealants Current home: Cookeville,TN Favorite Food: Italian Food Favorite dessert: Tiramissu Favorite movie: The Pursuit of Happiness Secret talent: Cook and Dance Favorite superhero: Wonder Woman Favorite Disney Character: Elena the Avalor Favorite Color: Light green Favorite vacation: Italian Tuscany I love pediatric dentistry because: I like working and helping children in their first years of life in dental care. Describe yourself in one word: Responsible Favorite animal: Ants