We recognize that choosing your child’s dentist requires careful consideration and therefore we offer the following information about our office.Our Mission:'To provide a stress-free relaxed environment for kids so that they LOVE going to the Dentist.'
Dr. Miner has been a healthcare provider since 1991. She grew up in Iowa, and is a University of Iowa graduate. She received her dental degree in 1991 from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Dr. Miner was a general dentist in the Indian Health Service for 5 years. During that time she discovered that she had a special connection with her young patients and decided to dedicate her career to the care of children. Dr. Miner went on to complete her 2 year residency program at UCONN College of Dentistry; John Dempsey Hospital and Connecticut Childrens Medical Center, where she received a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry in 1998. Dr. Miner is Board Certified in Pediatrics Dentistry by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She also has additional experience in hospital pediatric dentistry, covering an extensive range of childhood conditions and diseases.
'I am committed to excellence in total oral health care. I believe that it is a privilege to treat children and we have a unique opportunity to make a difference in their lives. My patients are like family to me; each and every one of them is important. I am dedicated to providing care in an emotionally supportive manner through a gentle and understanding approach. My goal is to empower your child with a positive attitude toward dental care that will stay with them over a lifetime of health smiles.'- Dr. Laura B. Miner
Meet Karen, RDHKarengraduated in 2002 from the University of New Haven with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She currently holds a license to practice Dental Hygiene and is certified in CPR.Ever since she was in elementary school, she knew she wanted to work in the dentalfield. She has specialized in pediatric oral hygiene for over 12 years.
Karen has been working with Dr. Miner since 2006. She enjoys being part of such a wonderful dental team and appreciates the opportunity to work with your families. Her goal in the office is to give the best care to our patients, while making them feel comfortable and teaching them how to care for their teeth. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son.
Meet Samantha, Dental AssistantSamantha graduated in 2013 from Manchester Community College with a certification in Dental Assisting. She is certified in Radiology Health and Safety, Infection Control, and CPR. Samantha is Dr. Miner's dental assistant and has found her passion for working and educating children every day. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her cat Pizza Steve.
Meet Marcie, Office ManagerMarcie has been with the TLC team since 2014. She brings over 16 years of experience in the field of dentistry, office management, billing, and financial management. Marcie is very knowledgeable with insurance information and is an excellent communicator. She strives to reach our patients expectations and has added a fresh feel to the office. In addition, Marcie is CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified. In her spare time, Marcie enjoys spending time with her son and dog Leroy.
Reviews
Rating 3.8 out of 5 based on 18 reviews
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2 years ago
Great dentist for kids. Dr. Miner and her asstiants are amazing I drive 25mins for the great experience for my kids. My middle son is autistic and they are amazing with him. Thank you
Thomas Regan-Lefebvre
2 years ago
Not sure what to think. Our kids were patients for a few years and everything was fine. Then our son got a few cavities, which they treated. A couple of weeks after, they found three cavities in my daughter's teeth. Perplexed by this sudden number of cavities, we asked for a second opinion to our dentist who...found only one cavity in my daughter's teeth (yes they did X-Rays.)
Sarah W
2 years ago
Dr. Minor and her staff are aways amazing and caring. We could not ask for a better dentist for our child.
Lavanya Sekar
2 years ago
Staff was very polite and kind.
Sarah W
3 years ago
Dr. Minor and her staff are aways amazing and caring. We could not ask for a better dentist for our child.
Lavanya Sekar
3 years ago
Staff was very polite and kind.
Max Ortiz
3 years ago
Really professional with warm, helpful and great service
Max Ortiz
4 years ago
Really professional with warm, helpful and great service
Krystyna Slezok
4 years ago
Dr. Miner is an amazing pediatric dentist. She is very kind and professional. Dr. Miner always makes sure that my daughter feels comfortable during the exam or procedure. Her staff is also very nice and professional. My 10 year old daughter is never afraid to go for her dental appointment anymore. I would 100% recommend Dr. Miner. Krystyna from Newington
Krystyna Slezok
5 years ago
Dr. Miner is an amazing pediatric dentist. She is very kind and professional. Dr. Miner always makes sure that my daughter feels comfortable during the exam or procedure. Her staff is also very nice and professional. My 10 year old daughter is never afraid to go for her dental appointment anymore. I would 100% recommend Dr. Miner. Krystyna from Newington
A Google User
5 years ago
I want to thank Dr. Miner, her assistant Sam and the rest of her staff for being so attentive to my son's needs. She was able to provide us with several treatment options to best suit my son's needs and to ensure that this experience was as stress free as possible. I think it is so great that she treats children at CCMC in order to address all of the patients needs at one appointment. If I could this office 10 stars, I would!
Katie Spang
5 years ago
Please get another opinion before choosing this office. Office tried selling me caps for my 3 year olds teeth before we even had a consult. They told us my child needed to have all of her molars capped under anesthesia. The dentist told us she had 6 cavities. We went for 2 other opinions. Turns out she only had 2 cavities and they only needed to be filled. Much too of an aggressive and unnecessary approach in my option and I'm glad I decided to go somewhere else instead of putting my child thru all of that.
Krista Sebro
5 years ago
Took my 7 and 6 year old here for a routine checkup once about a year ago coming from a previous pediatric dentist in NY each with no cavities. All of a sudden my 7 yr old has 3 cavities and my 6 yr old has 4 or 5. Red flag went up for me when just the yr prior they had none. Right away they wanted them on happy air to fill cavities. Never went back found a new dentist a yr later. Just had their appts with the new dentist and what do you know, no cavities. I would suggest getting another opinion before proceeding with anything here. Not to mention the moody demeanor of the front desk lady! No smile no personality with the kids.
Maryann Orlowski
5 years ago
My children and grandson are long-time clients of TLC Pediatric Dentistry. All our interactions have been great. The staff, hygienists, and Dr. Laura are professional as well as very caring and respectful of their patients and their families. Dr. Laura does not push unnecessary treatments and is honest about options available to remedy situations. Appointments are on-time with little to no wait prior to receiving treatment. I only wish Dr Laura handled adult dentistry - I would be one of her patients.
Melissa Figueroa
5 years ago
I've been taking my son to Dr. Miner a few years now and he loves going to the dentist! My appointments are always timely and staff is very friendly.
Azeb A
5 years ago
Dr Miner should not be allowed to practice at all. We took our 4yrs old daughter back in August to her clinic and was told that she would need to perform root canal, silver capping and extraction on a total of 10 teeth through hospital sedation and/or 5 rounds of office visit for about 45mins each visit. We then took her for 2nd and 3rd opinion and both Dentists agree that the suggestion given by Dr Miner was drastic and only 2 teeth need intervention. Both of those 2 teeth are now cavity free by simply applying a liquid treatment called SDF (Silver Diammine Fluoride). She had lied to me by stating that my daughter's nerves are already impacted, which wasn't true. I had asked her clearly if there are any other methods she can use to slow down the progression of the cavity so that i could buy some time until my daughter becomes a little older and she said there aren't, which wasn't true again. I had asked her assistant how often Dr Miner does treatment through hospital sedation and I was told every 2 weeks. I deeply deeply feel sorry for all those kids who might have gone through unnecessary intervention and I hope this review initiates other parents to question her. Save your kids! Find another doctor with minimal intervention. Our kids do not deserve a doctor like her.
A Google User
6 years ago
I want to thank Dr. Miner, her assistant Sam and the rest of her staff for being so attentive to my son's needs. She was able to provide us with several treatment options to best suit my son's needs and to ensure that this experience was as stress free as possible. I think it is so great that she treats children at CCMC in order to address all of the patients needs at one appointment. If I could this office 10 stars, I would!
Jerilyn Roy
6 years ago
Dr. Miner and her staff are amazing! Being a dental assistant myself, I am very picky about who treats my child. I can say with 100% confidence that I trust Dr. Miner to give my son the best treatment possible. She is incredibly kind, patient, and professional. My son actually looks forward to his dental appointments!
Krista Sebro
6 years ago
Took my 7 and 6 year old here for a routine checkup once about a year ago coming from a previous pediatric dentist in NY each with no cavities. All of a sudden my 7 yr old has 3 cavities and my 6 yr old has 4 or 5. Red flag went up for me when just the yr prior they had none. Right away they wanted them on happy air to fill cavities. Never went back found a new dentist a yr later. Just had their appts with the new dentist and what do you know, no cavities. I would suggest getting another opinion before proceeding with anything here. Not to mention the moody demeanor of the front desk lady! No smile no personality with the kids.
Azeb A
6 years ago
Dr Miner should not be allowed to practice at all. We took our 4yrs old daughter back in August to her clinic and was told that she would need to perform root canal, silver capping and extraction on a total of 10 teeth through hospital sedation and/or 5 rounds of office visit for about 45mins each visit. We then took her for 2nd and 3rd opinion and both Dentists agree that the suggestion given by Dr Miner was drastic and only 2 teeth need intervention. Both of those 2 teeth are now cavity free by simply applying a liquid treatment called SDF (Silver Diammine Fluoride). She had lied to me by stating that my daughter's nerves are already impacted, which wasn't true. I had asked her clearly if there are any other methods she can use to slow down the progression of the cavity so that i could buy some time until my daughter becomes a little older and she said there aren't, which wasn't true again. I had asked her assistant how often Dr Miner does treatment through hospital sedation and I was told every 2 weeks. I deeply deeply feel sorry for all those kids who might have gone through unnecessary intervention and I hope this review initiates other parents to question her. Save your kids! Find another doctor with minimal intervention. Our kids do not deserve a doctor like her.
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