Dr. Deepa Naik is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and a specialist member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentist and has been practicing pediatric Dentistry since 2007. While in dental school Dr. Naik realized she had a wonderful ability to communicate well with children and a special talent to make her patients feel comfortable during their dental visits. She places a big emphasis on talking with her patients and building a trusting relationship with them in order to make them feel at home... My personal mission statement is to treat every patient that comes in my office as I would expect my own child to be treated
Dr. Naik is an honors graduate of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where she received her DDS (doctor of dental surgery) degree. During this period Dr. Naik also received outstanding clinician award and was inducted into National Dental Honor Society of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, which chooses its member based solely on merit and academic excellence in the field of dentistry.
Her passion to work with children and for children made her pursue her advanced training in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). During the Post- Doctoral Course Dr. Naik received training at the prestigious Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, Ca. Here she received extensive training in all areas of childrens dentistry including treating medically, physically and developmentally compromised children, victims of trauma and hospital dentistry.
Dr. Naik became board certified by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Following this, they awarded her the Diplomat status, which is the highest honor one can receive in the specialty of pediatric dentistry. Each year, Dr. Naik continues to study advances in Pediatric Dentistry and has completed numerous hours of continuing education in emergency and sedation dentistry. She holds a certificate in Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Dr. Naik currently enjoys spending time with her husband and two adorable sons. Prior to moving to America, she used to live and practice dentistry in India. She also practiced dentistry in California before moving to Austin. She now considers Greater Austin as home and loves the great weather and the natural beauty of the region. In her spare time, Dr. Naik enjoys cooking, playing tennis and watching movies.
Board Certification in a Dental specialty is a voluntary process. While dental licensure sets the minimum competency requirements to diagnose and treat patients, it is not specialty specific. Board certification demonstrates a dentist's exceptional expertise in a particular specialty of dentistry. Board certification also demonstrates a dentist's desire and commitment to obtain higher standards and provide better care.
Dr. Naik received post-graduate training in Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA which is dedicated exclusively to pediatric healthcare and the regions only designated pediatric trauma center. Because of the extensive training received here, Dr.Naik is well adept in all areas of childrens dentistry including treating medically, physically and developmentally compromised children and victims of trauma.
A parent will be allowed in the treatment area while the child is being treated if they so choose. In fact, parents are encouraged to join in the experience. A parents input is highly valuable when we plan treatment for your child. We kindly ask that you do not join the discussion while the doctor is speaking to your child. If you talk while the doctor is talking, your child will listen to no one. When too many people are talking to a child, he/she may feel more anxious. Asking a child if he or she is 'OK' during treatment may make it seem like there is something that shouldnt be OK and also lead to anxiety.
Latest Technology Our newly designed practice features digital x-rays, paperless charting, and utilizes the latest technologies to ensure patient comfort and quality care. Digital x-rays allow us to offer our patients a standard of care treatment with the lowest possible radiation exposure. ISODRY SYSTEM Happy patients spend less time in the dental chair with more comfort. That's why we use the revolutionary Isodry system! Isodry's soft, flexible mouthpiece lets you rest your jaw and shields your tongue and cheek during treatment and gives us a clearer view of our work. Second, it uses advanced self-aspirating technology that makes cotton rolls, suction, and rinse a thing of the past!
Green/safe practice. Champion Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is committed to reducing our carbon footprint for future generations in Hutto/Greater Austin. We use digital x-rays, paperless charting, mercury-free restorative materials, chemical-free sterilization, an office recycling program, and minimize plastic products without compromising patient care. We go above and beyond the ADA & OSHA recommended standards to make our pediatric dental office a clean and safe place for your family. Before your visit, we disinfect all of our equipment in a designated area with state-of-the-art sterilization technology. We also thoroughly sanitize each room between patients. We worry about the cleanliness of our office so that you'll never have to.