Dr. Shreekrishna Akilesh received his DMD degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and a Master of Public Health degree from Harvard School of Public Health. He completed his Pediatric Dentistry residency at the University of Connecticut. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and has served as a consultant for the board. Dr. Akilesh also served as a lead clinical educator for several DentaQuest funded projects including the Four-State Fluoride Varnish Initiative, and the Oral Health 2014 Rhode Island Initiative. Currently, he is the Associate Program Director for the Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry Program for Lutheran Medical Centers Arizona Region, comprised of two sites in Phoenix and Tucson. In addition to this he works part-time in private practice in Phoenix. His areas of interest include early childhood caries, caries prevention, and disease management.
Our caring, skilled and attentive dental team provides a comprehensive range of childrens dental treatments to ensure that your child will maintain healthy teeth and a beautiful smile throughout their development. With proper instruction and regular six-month cleanings and examinations, we can not only help to prevent cavities in the future, but also teach your child good oral hygiene habits that will last them a lifetime!
Oral conscious sedation is a safe and effective technique used to relax and reduce anxiety during dental procedures. Children are drowsy but still conscious (awake) and responsive to verbal commands. Minimal sedation is indicated for children who experience higher levels of anxiety. In addition, sedation is also recommended for children who are very young or who have special needs and are unable to cooperate for dental treatment.
General Anesthesia if offered for patients that might need a deeper level of sedation than conscious sedation. General anesthesia is administered by a dental anesthesiologist and is reserved for special needs, very young children where oral conscious sedation might not be indicated and/or those with extreme dental phobias that can not be resolved with minimal sedation.
We designed our office with you and your childs comfort in mind. We have arcade video games for the kids and the adults. If your child is afraid or nervous about visiting the Dentist, ask us about our Mock Dental Exams for patients 3 years and under. This is where we introduce them to our office without dental work being done, so that they become more comfortable and familiar. We show them with a stuffed animal what to expect on their first exam to help alleviate some of the stress and fear before their first dental exam. Some of our amenities include:
Do you need a childrens dentist in the Phoenix area that can see your child in an emergency?Call Usand we will do all that we can to see your child the same day, whether you are currently a patient or not. We know that a dental emergency for your child can be frightening, and we want to do all that we can to help.
Insurance is welcomed and accepted at our practice. We accept AHCCCS and most private insurances. We are in-network with most Dental PPO plans, and accept Flex Spending accounts. We accept all major credit cards and offer patient financing through CareCredit.