Pediatric and general dentistry is a wide field with many competing clinics. We understand that you have many options when it comes to care, which is why we want to be the best choice. We aim to provide superior service, care, and a family-friendly environment which not only surpasses others, but sets a new expectation for dentistry.
In May of 2008, over ten years ago, we established Kids First Dental. With our convenient location in Greenwood, South Carolina, weve provided an endless number of families with top-notch care. With many years of combined experience, all our providers focus on translating this knowledge into the best care in the field, so that you are better empowered. Should there ever be a need for referrals, our experience ensures you have access to the very best care anywhere.
The name Kids First Dental is deliberate, as it is the whole concept of our care. It begins not with the care itself, but the approach to children and their parents. From the moment you walk through our doors, you will notice the warm ambiance and friendly atmosphere that makes Kids First Dental different. From our carefully chosen staff to unheard of amenities, we want our practice to feel like home. Thats why we even created an arcade room. And we dont feel these benefits should belong only to English-speakers, which is why our staff speaks fluent Spanish.
Of course, quality service demands quality procedures. We derive our satisfaction from providing for all of your familys needs on the same day, if we can. We provide a multi-service practice that provides the spectrum of pediatric and adult services for general dentistry, pediatric care, root canals, and oral surgery. Specializations such as whitening, tooth colored fillings for restorative dentistry, and child and adult porcelain crowns and bridges are all available. We are your single destination for oral health. We even extend our hospital services to young children below 6 years of age.
We blend our experience with unparalleled tools such as digital x-rays. This not only leads to better results, but improved efficiency and comfort. This minimizes the time spent in our office and in the chair, which we know you and your child will love.
Sheila Gonzalez joins the Kids First Dental & Braces team with over 20 years of management & clinical experience. Sheila grew up in Ninety-Six and recently returned to her roots to work with a community she loves and to be close to family.
Working in the community I grew up in and being able to provide quality dental care to children is incredibly satisfying. I am thrilled to join this terrific team and cant wait to see familiar faces when our patients visit!
Sheilas innate organizational management and leadership abilities were honed by 12 years in the US Navy, followed by over eight years in the medical field as a practice manager, including five years of social work. Not being one to sit in her office, Sheila can frequently be found in the practice, chatting with patients, and assisting her teams with patient care.
Did you know that Dr. John Patangan serves in the US Navy Reserves? While hes in the office, hes making sure that kids are staying on top of their oral health. Outside of Kids First Dental, he serves our country proudly preserving the oral health of the sailors and service members of the United States military. Because of his military service, Dr. Patangan has traveled the world over from Spain to Japan. If you get the chance, you can ask him what country was his most favorite of them all.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Dr. Patangan graduated from the University of Florida. Later, he attended dental school at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. Later on, he received his education in Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry.