Pediatric dentistry isdifferent. We specialize in treating children from birth through adolescence to promote oral health and wellness, and optimize the natural growth and development process. We strives to find families with our same mindset and partner with parents and caregivers to achieve these goals.
Pediatric dentists are specialists for children's teeth just like a pediatrician is a specialist for yourchild's medical needs. If you appreciate the care that a pediatrician can give for your child at a medical visit, why wouldn't you want your child to receive the same care for their dental visits?
Pediatric dentists are trained to teach children and families how to prevent cavities and promote a lifetime of oral health and wellness from infancy and beyond. Ourtraining prepares us to provide the extra special care that your child deserves in a caring and competent manner. Pediatric dentists receive two or more extra years of training beyond dental school that is focused only in care of infants through teens taking into concern their growth, development, psychological needs, and more. Not only do we see kids all day, but we understand kids, especially when in the dental environment.
We proudly promote the prevention of disease, which is one of the reasons why we love to see kids so young. Establishing an early relationship with the dentist promotes a health mouth and a positive dental experience. Kids that start good habits early in life are more likely to maintain those healthy habits into adulthood. With so many good reasons to see a pediatric dentist, how can you say no?
Dr. Kyla Hollenis a graduate from Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. During her time in dental school, she focused her outreach activities towards working with at-risk youth residing in a boot camp in Queen Creek, Arizona.
After graduation, Dr. Hollen moved to rural Missouri where she obtained a Masters in Public Health degree that provided her with the resources to develop community programs geared towards improving the oral health of school children and preparing expectant teenage mothers to care for the oral health of their babies. Dr. Hollen completed her pediatric dentistry specialty training with Lutheran Medical Center which partnered with Tucson area training sites. She and her husband fell in love with the area and decided to call Tucson home for good. Dr. Hollen enjoys working with the community and welcomes invitations to participate in volunteer opportunities as well as professional speaking on pediatric dental topics.
Dr. Hollen is a board certified pediatric dentist. She is also certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Her areas of focus include: prevention, treatment, and assisting those with special needs. Dr. Hollenbelieves in using current technology to deliver excellent care and is passionate about the medical management model of dental caries whenever possible. She volunteers with the Arizona Dental Foundation to organize the Tucson Gives Kids A Smile event which provides free dental care to underserved children as well as internationally with Flying Samaritans. Outside of the office, youll find her running, hiking, skiing if there is snow around,and spending time with her rescue dogs, Missle and Taffy.