Groovy Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

2425 Dave Ward Dr #502, Conway, AR 72034
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Monday9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday8:00am - 1:00pm
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Groovy Smiles Pediatric Dentistry - General dentist in Conway, AR

Here at Groovy Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, 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.

By keeping up with your childs dental health now, we can ensure a healthy smile into adulthood. Primary teeth guide the placement of adult teeth. Thats why pediatric dental care can greatly improve your childs ability to bite, chew, and speak, which sets the stage for dental health as an adult.

Ana brings 10-plus years of diverse experience in dental office administration. Her well-rounded experience from multiple roles over the years makes her a great asset to our busy dental practice, where she frequently fills in wherever needed. She specifically excels in the tedious, but vital work involved in filing and managing insurance claims. Out of the office, she and her husband are busy parents to four children ages 3-15, and a menagerie of animals on their 9-acre property in Greenbrier.

Paige is our lead dental assistant. She graduated from Eastern College in 2010 and has been part of the Groovy Smiles family since September 2017. Shes originally from San Antonio, Texas, but now lives in Conway with her fianc and daughter. Paige brings her ortho experience and bubbly personality to our office which makes her the perfect fit. She enjoys spending time with her family, hiking trails, going to the lake, and cheering for the Razorbacks.

Kayla is such a great team player. Shes the first smiling face you see when you walk in the door at our office. She is always willing to help anywhere shes needed, which sometimes includes stepping in the back to help the other assistants. Kayla currently lives in Greenbrier and loves going to the lake & spending time with her friends.

Christen graduated from Dental Assisting school in 2018 and joined the Groovy team in January 2019. Christen has a great, friendly attitude which makes her such a valuable part of Groovy Smiles. She grew up in Bigelow, Arkansas but now lives in Conway with her husband and son. She loves to spend time with her family and they always enjoy being outdoors.

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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 421 reviews

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Kayla Moore
2 years ago
I was told my daughter couldn't come back because I said she was hurting and I made a comment. Apparently if your child is making a noise of pain and kicking because she was hurting, you should just let them hurt and not say anything. Now my daughter is scared even more from the dentist. There is a topical numbing medicine that helps and I asked if there was something else they could do before giving the shots and was told they did everything they could. I don't recommend if you don't want your child to be in pain. Also, they sent a letter instead of speaking to me.


T. Bunting
2 years ago
I really should have looked at the pictures of this place before taking my daughter there. I had to switch dentist for her because her previous dentist that she had been going to since she was 5 (she's 13 now) was not in my new insurance network. I do not like all the exam areas being in an open space, no privacy whatsoever. While the dental tech and Dr. Forrester were friendly, they didn't take a whole lot time with my daughter knowing this was her first visit with them. The only xrays that were done were bitewing, no full mouth which was surprising since this was her first visit. The tech quickly did the cleaning and fluoride treatment. They did the normal cleaning (rather quickly) and the dentist looked at her teeth and gums (no instruments were used to see if she had any spots that need attention). While she didn't get mistreated, I don't think they did a thorough exam for a first visit even after mentioning it had been a while since she's seen a dentist. They didn't even mention that she needs braces which I know is obvious but I have no idea if they do braces there or if I need to take her somewhere else.


Casey M
2 years ago
We were really pleased with what Dr Forrester did for our son. He was scheduled to have surgery through Leap Kids but not for months out even though he was in pain and had an absess that they kept throwing antibiotics at. We got a second opinion at Groovy Smiles and Dr Forrester got right to work the same day removing the main culprit tooth and setting him up to have surgery at Conway Regional to take care of the rest, much faster than Leap Kids. He got scheduled quickly and we were informed of the estimate we would be paying for the procedures and what Conway Regional would require. The whole amount was close to $1500. Here's the problem. We were told by Groovy Smiles as well as the admission dept at Conway Regional that we may be responsible for the anesthesiologist portion if our insurance didn't cover it. We were given a good faith estimate of $350. That was fine and we agreed. However, we ended up receiving a bill of $780. We called Conway Regional who refused to discuss it and said to call the anesthesiologist office. We did that and they said we were supposed to pay the $350 before the procedure to get "that deal". We told them that is not what was conveyed to us when we discussed the original estimate. We called Groovy Smiles and my wife spoke with Kayla. She said she knew nothing about paying the anesthesiologist prior to surgery and followed up with their office promptly. She called back and said unfortunately that that was the case, that she wasn't aware of this and sorry for our inconvenience...So while we are so happy with the care and procedures our son received from Dr. Forrester, please be vigilant of understanding all the policies regarding billing and payment. We had to struggle just to pay the portion we knew we had to pay and now we have an additional $430 amount on top of the $350 because of miscommunication between all parties. (Tried to upload the link showing the initial estimate from Groovy Smiles but link would not upload)


L Hud33
2 years ago
This place is great! Could not be happier since we made the switch. We travel 45 minutes to come here and it is totally worth it! Set the kiddos at ease. From reception to hygienists to the actual dentist, everyone is great!


Jacilynn Green
2 years ago
Thank you, Dr. Forrester. Your customer service is outstanding! We appreciate your kindness and making things right.


Courtney Utley Reynolds
2 years ago
Our Lip tie & tongue tie experience: I didn't even know what a lip tie was until my lactation consultant noticed it when my 8 week old was getting too much air while breastfeeding. My baby was latching shallow and breaking latch often. It was a huge problem if we wanted to continue our breastfeeding journey. Luckily, I was referred to Dr Forrester through a network of women who share similar ideals when it comes to overall health. He came highly recommended. I love that Dr Forrester works closely with doulas, lactation consultants and well known oral health professionals who also specialize in lip/tongue ties. This ensured that we were doing the right procedure with as little discomfort as possible. The changes were noticed immediately! She opened her mouth wider and was able to nurse more effectively literally seconds after the laser procedure freed her restriction. The day after she was even able to lift her head high during tummy time! There are other doctors who will do these procedures in our area. But I have yet to find one who educates himself on nursing issues and puts as much emphasis into making sure the decisions made are the right ones for each patient. He cares. His team is friendly. The office is clean, colorful and fun with a tv at every exam table. Also, my 4 year old loves going! Can't beat that!


Mary Ann Hendricks
2 years ago
Highly recommend! Dr. Forrester does an incredible job at relating to kids. My kiddos have had to have teeth pulled and I wouldn't go anywhere else to have this work done. Everyone there is kind and paitent when walking you through instructions and procedures. This makes dental work as easy as it can be for kids!


Julia Cumnock
2 years ago
I took my son in for his first dental exam yesterday and Dr. Aaron was amazing as well as the rest of the staff. Extremely informative and wonderful bedside manners. Will continue to use them!


Penny C
2 years ago
Update in the middle of the pandemic of 2020 Took my kids to Groovy Smiles for a checkup. Dr. Aaron wasn't there, and we met a different dentist. He was knowledgeable, but he constantly talked without his mask on properly. His mask was under his chin, and his whole face was exposed. I got so frustrated that I reminded him to put the mask on. As a dentist, his job was to protect the kids he met every day. He did NOT take the pandemic seriously, and the way he treated my kids was unprofessional and uncaring! As a mother, I kindly ask Groovy Smiles to be more serious with the pandemic. Be the good examples and be the ones that show true compassion!


james Stunna
2 years ago
They got us in quick! Didn't require me to wear a mask. All the kids there were excited to see the dentist. This place is truly great!!


Kaila Conde castillo
2 years ago
I went here for my daughter's first appt and they did so amazing with her the staff are super nice and patient and answered all my questions professionally I'm so glad they are my daughter's dentist!!


hollie blevins
2 years ago
The staff here are wonderful!! Dr. Aaron was simply amazing! My daughter's first time at the dentist. So glad we chose Groovy Smiles!!


M Thilo
2 years ago
Dr. Aaron Forrester is the best! I have known him for several years and you can tell he truly cares for his patients.


Kaila Conde castillo
3 years ago
I went here for my daughter's first appt and they did so amazing with her the staff are super nice and patient and answered all my questions professionally I'm so glad they are my daughter's dentist!!


Paige Thomson
3 years ago
Thankful for such a good place that is so close to Home!! Great staff and awsome doctor :)


hollie blevins
3 years ago
The staff here are wonderful!! Dr. Aaron was simply amazing! My daughter's first time at the dentist. So glad we chose Groovy Smiles!!


Zachary Parker
3 years ago
Dr. Forrester is a great dentist! He does so well with our three-year-old and makes her feel so comfortable. Overall great dentist and great, clean office.


Kayla Gates
3 years ago
Wonderful staff, highly recommend bringing your kiddos here!


Ana Shumate
3 years ago
I take all 4 of my children to see Dr. Aaron and we love it. We've gone there for over 5 years Dr. Aaron and his staff are always friendly and is great with my children.


james Stunna
3 years ago
They got us in quick! Didn't require me to wear a mask. All the kids there were excited to see the dentist. This place is truly great!!


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