On Being a Pediatric Dental Specialist: 'I love working with children, especially the fidgety ones who are seeing a dentist for the first time. By making dentistry fun for kids, I feel that I 'm starting them on the road to good dental health and a lifetime of beautiful smiles. I enjoy being able to calm a child 's fears and make him or her feel good about going to the dentist.' Pediatric Internship and Residency: Children 's Hospital, University of Alabama Dental School, 1970 D.D.S.: Loyola Dental School, 1968 Memberships: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Society of Dentistry for Children, American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, Louisiana Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, New Orleans Dental Association Chairperson: LDA Medicaid Task Force Advanced Training: Pediatric dentistry, treatment for pacifier and nursing bottle mouth, orthodontic guidance Author and Creator: Bippo Visits the Dentist, written by Edward L. Donaldson, Jr., D.D.S., illustrated by Harriet N. Hastings. Copyright 1981 by Edward L. Donaldson, Jr., D.D.S. About the Book: Bippo was written to provide an interesting and enjoyable story of a child 's first visit to the dentist. It covers all aspects of the dental encounter as written from a dentist 's point of view. It is my sincere desire that this book serve as a useful aid in providing the preparation necessary to ensure a positive dental experience for children. Hobbies and Interests: Hunting, fishing, organized dentistry
On Being a Pediatric Dental Specialist: 'Why did I become a pediatric dentist? It 's simple I like to have fun. And growing up, I saw how very much my dad enjoyed going to work when other dads and moms didn 't. I find kids intriguing to work with and enjoy teaching them good oral hygiene so that their teeth will last a lifetime.' Board Certified: American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Pediatric Dentistry Residency: Children 's Hospital Dental Clinic, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA, 2001 D.D.S.: Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA, 1999 Memberships: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, New Orleans Dental Association, Northlake Dental Association, Louisiana Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Advanced Training: Tooth-colored crowns for baby teeth, treatment for bottle and sippy cup decay, emergency treatment for trauma Hobbies and Interests: Fitness, travel, watching movies, spending time with my family
Reviews
Rating 3.6 out of 5 based on 78 reviews
Sort by
newest oldest highest lowestKathy Lee
a year ago
When you wait in a waiting room for 2 hours that's what I call ridiculous and inconsiderate. I will never return to this horrible place. I literally missed another appointment because of this. Do better and treat your patients better.
aaliyah lavalais
2 years ago
I had a good experience. The wait was average. The staff was courteous and professional. They worked as a team. The atmosphere was upbeat and positive. We received service with a smile.
Kabrina Johnson
2 years ago
Highly disappointed after waiting for over an hour to even be seen, with my child's issues being very visible we were brushed off out of the back very quickly and recommended to go and see another professional at a whole other place than there. The girl that was working on my daughter's teeth was very impatient and after small resistance from my child she jumps up snatches off her gloves and mumbles she's not going to deal with that. Like you do know you're in a profession where you work with children and not every child is going to be compliant. The dentist was more informative but also was quick to just be like he wouldn't be able to do the work needed bc my daughter got upset and was crying so yea that was a visit wasted. It definitely has changed over the last few years and I will not be going back with my child to be left at the care of such impatient people. Maybe if they weren't overbooking and waiting until a few minutes before close they would be more relaxed with taking their time and calming down their patients to make them feel comfortable enough to let them roam around in their mouth's but that's just my opinion
Frankie Girl
2 years ago
The dentist was really good and explained every single thing to my daughter as he went. She has anxiety and was having such a panic attack that he asked the assistant to talk to me about doing a different procedure that would be easier on her or not doing the procedure since my daughter was so scared. She actually said she wanted to go back to this dentist for her next appointment.
Gina Palmer
2 years ago
If I could give zero stars , I would. This place is horrible. You take off work to have a tooth fixed for your kid, then they don't wanna do the work and want you to cone back for another visit. Insurance fraud!!!! Multiple visits when there could have only been one!! If you want sit in a nasty waiting room , in a bad area of town, and wait for over 45 min for them to not even take care of your kids issues..then go ahead and go here. I highly suggest choosing another place
Kristan Luneau
2 years ago
They are always really friendly, sometimes you have to wait because they are so busy,but it is well worth the wait.
Laura Perry
2 years ago
Short waiting time.
Chanequa
2 years ago
Got here at 3:30 it's now 5:06 I hate to make an appointment just not to be seen at that time
Melanie LeAnne
2 years ago
I heard a few bad things about this dentist office, but from my OWN experience, I thought they did an amazing job! I have no complaints about them at all! The dentist was VERY good with my oldest son and did an awesome job being patient with him and calmed him down. He was very quick and thorough checking my 2 year old's teeth who was upset and crying the whole exam. My middle son was all smiles when he came back from his exam. I will be bringing my children back there.
Kizzie Williams
2 years ago
Everything went well love this place. The staff are amazing and they don't keep u long.
Latisha Glenn
2 years ago
Great staff and my boys love them
SNorrisArts Sherri Norris
2 years ago
They did a good job on my grandsons. The boys have no complaints. They place clean & orderly. They do an awesome job of following Covid 19 precautionary protocol. Masks were worn by everyone, social distancing was in place, hand sanitizer was located in several areas. I recommend Kinds Dental Zone for parents to bring their children.
misty lord
2 years ago
This place was a NIGHTMARE! My daughter's appointment was at 1030am, I checked her in at 1015am, we went to the restroom and there was NO BATH TISSUE in either stall so I went to the desk to ask for some after about 10min she hands me a single roll through the window. After we tried to wash our hands, NO HANDSOAP, SANITIZER, NOTHING! I went into the men's room to use some, NOTHING in there either! So again I go ask the Receptionist for handsoap, she says try the men's room, I tell her there's none, she asks a coworker & they offer me a squirt of hand sanitizer that they have behind the desk. I asked if there was any in the back we could use & they say " Our cleaners haven't come yet & there's none in the back so all we have is the hand sanitizer" That office has been open seeing patients since 8am that morning, its now after 1030am & there's an office FULL of PATIENTS & STAFF... you're telling me that noone has been able to wash their hands for the last 3hrs with soap during a pandemic on top of everything else? I was appalled & dumbstruck, I immediately canceled my daughter's appt bc they are not about to do dental work in my kid's mouth when nobody can wash their hands! Absolutely unbelievable, unsanitary, unsafe & most definitely against OSHA regulations! We will never use this office or Dentist again
Old Titan
2 years ago
Lord have mercy is all I gotta say. Don't try and find out why I said that, just go somewhere else.
Nookie Ham
2 years ago
My son and I had the most memorable experience. The staff was very nice, helpful, and informative. They explained each process and provided great comfort and hospitality to my son. Dr. Akelee Johnson, Morgan, Melissa, and Christina could not have been any nicer and attentive. Julian, Tanya, Ashley, and Marie were also patient and did everything in a timely manner. I really commend everyone on the staff that I interacted with on March 8, 2021. Thank you!
Brenda Randall
2 years ago
I appreciate your service. I had to go to the dentist alone, but was given good courteous and caring services. I felt confident and safe. We have been going to Kids Dental Zone for a long time. Thank you.
Kandi H
2 years ago
I brought my son to be seen for an abscess they took him to the back cleaned his teeth brought him to the front and I asked them about the abscess and they said that he didn't have one which I know is not true they did not even check because my child had a golf ball size swollen cheek and they didn't even want to give him antibiotics for it this dentist office sucks I am looking for a new one for my children
Brenda Hudson
2 years ago
They was extremely rude today we will not be back already made appointments for my kids somewhere else that don't enforce mask or vaccine,
Omega Blue Rayne
3 years ago
Absolutely the worst possible place to bring your child. Arrive for your appointment and you will wait at least 3 hours to be seen. They stack appointments to make the most money they can. Ironically, a sign on the window states that if you aren't there and signed in by the appointment time, you lose your appointment. They are also not in compliance with tge statewide mask mandate and the office is poorly ventilated.... which has been reported to the LA Department of Health. If you look at some of the positive reviews, you can see that they've been spammed to raise the rating. Don't take my word for it, go see for yourself and make your own determination but I don't see there being a way for you to come to a different conclusion.
Brenda Hudson
3 years ago
They was extremely rude today we will not be back already made appointments for my kids somewhere else that don't enforce mask or vaccine,
Load more