Dr. Michael Healey is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist who has been serving Atlanta families since 1981 with quality dental and orthodontic care. Our office is conveniently located in the Roswell/Dunwoody area of Atlanta, Georgia. We look forward to serving your family and maintaining your childs healthy smile for years to come. We will be posting articles relating to dentistry for children on a regular basis, so please check our website frequently.
Pediatric dentistry expands far beyond diagnosing a dental problem and treating a tooth. The dental experience of a young child can determine their outlook on dentistry and taking care of their teeth for their lifetime. Therefore, when we make a dental diagnosis, the childs age, personality and attitude towards medical and dental experiences all influence our recommendations regarding how to approach treatment.
Our dental office does not practice procedures rooted in child intimidation. Such practices include parent separation, use of papoose boards and negative verbal manipulation. Although an intimidated child may be a compliant dental patient, the long term needs to establish a confident and trusting relationship can too easily be compromised.
By having a parent present during the dental visit, the parent learns our child friendly terminology and is able to reinforce positive experiences at home. Our dental hygienists and assistants along with Dr. Healey, place the highest priority on proper brushing techniques and encouraging healthy food choices so that many dental problems are prevented. As part of the dental visit, parents and children can learn about new habits which they can work together on at home. Many parents appreciate our introduction to the child of the parents role as coach, something that helps morning and evening dental routines run more smoothly.
They allowed me to take a commission and complete the reserve commitment while I was still studying. Then I went in as a captain and spent 3 years doing dentistry. I completed my commitment and didnt owe them anything, he explains.
Dr. Healey completed his three year obligation in San Antonio and Killeen, Texas. Finally, through the GI Bill, he concluded a further three year pediatric dental residency at the University of Connecticut.
His concentration included Pediatric Orthodontics as part of Pediatric Dentistry with comprehensive training in oral/facial development of children and young adults. He felt that to be able to relate to each patient according to his or her needs, he should also focus on the emotional development of young adults and children.
Dr. Healey recently was awarded on October 8, 2014, Fellowship in The Academy of Dentistry Internationale. He also holds Fellowships in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, The College of Diplomats, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, International College of Dentists, Pierre Fauchard Academy and Honorable Fellow in the Georgia Dental Association. He has memberships in such organizations as Foundation of Orthodontic Research, American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, and Hinman Dental Society. At Emory University Medical School, he serves as an instructor in pediatric facial development.
Dr. Healey is one of the few pediatric dental offices serving Sandy Springs, Atlanta and surrounding areas, thatencourages parents to be with their children. He uses this time to be interactive with you, teach you how your child will grow and develop through the years and how best to care for your child's teeth!
We value your time and in that practice, we do not overbook our schedule! Our patients are seen promptly upon arrival and our focus is on your child's dental health, growth and development. Our personalized care will make you feel right at home!
As an adult you know how uncomfortable it can be when it's time for dental x-rays so you can imagine how your child would respond! Dr. Healey makes sure this will be a pleasant experience as All films are taken outside the mouth. The computer generated composite gives great detail with thelowest radiation and NO PROBES in your child's mouth!
Dr. Healey literally is your 'one stop shop' for your child 's dental care as he is trained to provide full orthodontic care right here! Many parents appreciate not having one dentist for routine dental care and another for orthodontic care. What a time saver, not to mention the convenient Saturday hours that are available as well!