At Little Smiles of Delaware, your children are our number one priority. When compared to a general family dentist, a pediatric dental office is much better prepared to care for your child and his or her unique dental needs. Were also trained to help put children with dental fears or anxieties at ease and make them feel comfortable here at our office.
We want to help your children achieve and maintain a healthy and beautiful smile to last a lifetime. We believe that creating a solid foundation for good oral health is vital to helping your child carry these good habits with them into adulthood. We also emphasize patient education, both for children and their parents. This will allow you to make more well-informed decisions regarding your childs oral health.
At Little Smiles of Delaware, were proud to offer a fun and comforting environment. Our patients, toddlers to teenagers, look forward to their visits to our office! Please contact Little Smiles of Delaware here and find out what makes us different!
Dr. Ben was born in Chicago and grew up in St. Louis and San Francisco. After high school, he attended Brigham Young University in Provo, UT for his undergraduate studies. In 2012 he graduated with a degree in molecular biology cum laude. But the best thing that happened to him at BYU was he met his lovely wife, Erin. After graduating, they decided Ohio was the place to be and moved to Columbus so Dr. Ben could attend The Ohio State University College of Dentistry (Go Bucks!).
During dental school, Dr. Ben helped plan and organize community outreach events such as Give Kids a Smile, visits to local elementary schools to help teach students proper oral hygiene, met with state representatives to lobby for legislation that would help communities receive better oral care, and took care of the dental needs of kids throughout Central Ohio on The College of Dentistrys pediatric mobile health clinic. He also helped design and build prize-winning floats in The Ohio State Universitys homecoming parade.
After dental school, Dr. Ben received two years of specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. As a resident in pediatric dentistry, Dr. Ben was selected as a chief resident and became proficient in helping infants, children, adolescents, and children with special needs to develop and maintain healthy smiles. Dr. Ben loves working with kids and making sure they always have a positive experience when they come into the office! Dr. Ben is excited to deliver great dental care to the children of Delaware and all surrounding areas.
Dr. Ben is a board-certified pediatric dentist and a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Ohio Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, The Ohio Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Katie was born and raised in Centerville, Ohio. She attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, for her undergraduate education, graduating cum laude with a degree in chemistry. After graduation, Dr. Katie taught 6th-grade science in a rural community in eastern North Carolina with Teach For America. After two rewarding years of teaching, Dr. Katie decided to pursue her true passion for dentistry realizing that a fulfilling career as a dentist would be found in continuing to encourage kids to become the best version of themselves.
Next, Dr. Katie continued her education by attending dental school at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Here, she was involved with volunteer research and leadership opportunities that continued to fuel her passion for working with children. She helped organize community outreach events such as health and career fairs at local schools, worked with the Ohio Dental Association to improve access to dental care across the state, and volunteered with Special Smiles at the Special Olympics.
Like Dr. Ben, Dr. Katie completed her two-year specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. She received extensive training in all aspects of pediatric dentistry to provide quality dental care to infants, children, adolescents, and children with special needs. Following residency, Dr. Katie worked for three years at a pediatric dental practice in Erie, Pennsylvania. She is excited to return to her home state of Ohio and join the wonderful team at Little Smiles of Delaware. It is a privilege to provide quality, compassionate dental care to our patients in a fun, caring environment.
Dr. Katie is a board-certified pediatric dentist and a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Ohio Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Ohio Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.
When not caring for patients, Dr. Katie loves cheering on the Buckeyes and Cleveland sports teams. She also enjoys outdoor activities like swimming and biking and spending time with family and friends.
Kayla is our amazing office manager. When you first come to Little Smiles of Delaware, Kayla will be there to greet you with a smile and make sure you and your children are comfortable. Kayla has been in the dental field for over 5 years working as a certified dental assistant and coronal polisher and she LOVES working with children. She is always happy and smiling and more than happy to answer your questions about our office.
Here at Little Smiles of Delaware, we believe firmly in patient education. We are asked many questions in our office each day and have compiled a list of the most common pediatric dental queries and their answers.
If you have any additional questions that have not been answered, please dont hesitate to contact Little Smiles of Delaware located here in Delaware, Ohio. Your childs dental health is our number one priority!
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 143 reviews
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a year ago
Amazing, my son is normally scared of the dentist and he had a great time. The staff did wonderful with him and my daughter.
Arielle Clark
a year ago
I highly recommend this dentist! They were soo good with my daughter, she sat there and was relaxed the whole time, the doctor made her feel comfortable, she also got to watch Disney plus while he was looking at her teeth, the dentist and nurses were just soo nice and the place is well taken care of and clean as well! Highly recommend, I give this place 5 stars!!!
Rachel Bonsel
a year ago
I absolutely love it here and so do my kids. The staff is amazing and so friendly
Lilly Foster
a year ago
They are always very helpful and happy!!
Veronica Cross
a year ago
The staff, the dental hygienist, and the doctor are very sweet and amazing. We did not have to wait long until we got into the exam room. They made it comfortable for my girls to get their teeth cleaned and examined. I highly recommend little smiles of Delaware
Mary Rodriguez-ventura
a year ago
This place is amazing I wouldn't want to go anywhere else they are so nice and they explain everything they are doing
Bethanny Easterday
2 years ago
They're always so nice and always make sure I have no questions or concerns! My son absolutely loves everyone there.
Teresa Covrett
2 years ago
Great place. Staff was all very friendly and helpful and they got us in and out quickly.
Kristin Krout
2 years ago
Office is very clean and efficient with excellent custom service. My kids felt calm and relaxed there. We loved our experience!
Kelsie Ratliff
2 years ago
Excellent experience! Ms Heather and Ms Katie were wonderful for my daughters first trip to the dentist! Entire staff was very friendly and welcoming.
Jessica Randolph
2 years ago
Amazing pediatric dentist! Dr. Katie and the staff were so friendly and gentle with my 18 month old and I am so happy we chose to start her dental health journey at Little Smiles.
becky havice
2 years ago
The staff and dentist are great! So glad we found this office. My kids are so happy with the services also!!
Stephanie Haynes
2 years ago
Little Smiles of Delaware is a wonderful place to go for your little one's first dentist trip! Very friendly staff and welcoming environment!
Zachery Preston (Davis)
2 years ago
Brought our son for his first dental visit. You can tell they love what they do. My son wasn't very cooperative but they worked with him and did things at his pace. I would definitely recommend little smiles to all my Parent friends looking for a dentist for their littles.
Peyton Martino
2 years ago
Everyone is so kind and great with kids!
caleb duncan
2 years ago
My son loved his first visit! Definitely helped him conquer his fear of the dentist!!!
Kara McKibben
2 years ago
autism and is nonverbal. He had his teeth cleaned there before, but we had to go somewhere else for the next cleaning because there wait was 5-6 months out. The new dentist found 2 small cavities and referred us back to Little Smiles because they do sedation. However, Little Smiles made us come in for another consultation instead of looking at the X-rays that were sent and looking at his medical record that they already had since he had been there within the year, just to say we can't sedate him in the office because he has a seizure disorder. I completely understand that, but why delay care by asking us to bring him in for another consult and wait weeks to get them at consult? We then were told the soonest he could get it done would be 3 months out. The doctor and staff said, "I'm not too concerned that we will be in pain or develop an abscess by then". When we asked for a referral to someone else in the area because our son can't tell us when he's in pain, they said they don't know of anyone else in Ohio. Honestly, I don't recommend this practice for anyone. i don't feel they understand childrens needs at all, especially not one with special needs. Additionally, if you can't get your teeth cleaned every 6 months because you have too many patients than why are you accepting more patients than what you can handle? Can you imagine having a cavity for 4 months? The amount of pain or tooth damage it could cause? It's a way for him to get more money out of you. Find any other practice, but don't go here.
Carley Madaj
2 years ago
We love this dentist!! The hygienists and doctor are so nice, my kids look forward to going. I am so thankful to have a nice and gentle dentist for my kiddos!
Kristen Lewis
2 years ago
From start to finish of our appointment, all staff are very knowledgeable, kind, welcoming and efficient.
Anjan Karfa
2 years ago
Dr. Ben and the staff are really amazing, the way they make kids feel so comfortable and helps them solve their dental concerns. I would recommend anytime to anyone!