Valley Dental Pediatrics is the longest established and most experienced Pediatric Dental Practice in the northeast region. Dr. Tunison and Dr. Campbell areBoard Certified Pediatric Specialists. They are specialists who provide comprehensive dental care to babies, children, adolescents and persons with special needs. Their education is different from that of general dentists. After graduation from dental school, they each spent two years in a residency program at childrens hospitals where they received extensive special training and exposure to pediatric oral health issues, including meeting the needs of persons with special needs. Their practice includes treatment of patients with complicated medical problems. Dr. Tunison and Dr. Campbell are on staff and have hospital privileges at UHS Hospitals which enable them to treat patients in a hospital setting when necessary. Dr. Tunison and Dr. Campbell work closely with other healthcare professionals in related fields and specialties when treating their patients.
Dr. Tunison and Dr. Campbell are members of the ADA, AAPD, NYSDA, 6th District Dental Society, and BCDS. They serve on the health advisory committee of Family Enrichment as well as the CFC of Broome County and the Hemophilia team at Binghamton General Hospital. Our commitment to continuing education and quality dental care are unmatched in the northeast region.
The entire team at Valley Dental Pediatrics are all specially trained and educated and have extensive experience in working with children, adolescents and their families. Compassionate care is our hallmark.
We follow the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommendations that all children should be seen by age 1 or six months after their first tooth has erupted. And we enthusiastically encourage patients to schedule infant exams to have their baby examined by one of our dentists. A critical component of this exam involves discussing the importance of oral hygiene and proper nutrition with parents. You will be in the hands of experts in the prevention of dental disease.
When you choose Valley Dental Pediatrics, you are choosing a progressive and proactive specialty practice dedicated to children and persons with special needs. We establish long term relationships with our patients and their families enjoying watching them grow every step of the way! When our former patients return with their children for care, we know we have accomplished our goals in providing generations of healthy smiles! We welcome you to make Valley Dental Pediatrics your childs dental home!
Dr. Tunison knew that she wanted to become a dentist when she explored different healthcare careers at the New Visions program through Arnot Health and Elmira Free Academy in 1999. Dr. Tunison then placed in the Early Decision Program at the University at Buffalo for early entrance to be accepted into the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Tunison graduated from the University at Buffalo with a degree in Anthropology, with an extra focus on health sciences.
Dr. Tunison spent her summer doing an archeology dig at Fort Niagara in Niagara Falls, NY. She knew that she wanted to make a career out of helping children from a very young age. She had started as a 'PAL' volunteer mentor when in high school at Elmira Free Academy, where she also spent summers working as a camp counselor and a lifeguard. Throughout college she engaged in another volunteer mentor program in Buffalo, the 'Big Brother and Big Sister' program.
Dr. Tunison also loved working as a barista in an Italian coffee shop, and working at a bakery learning new recipes and serving homemade baked goods and homemade ice cream. When she talks to your family about cavity prevention, she understands that sweets and goodies can be all around us!
Dr. Tunison loved dental school, and enjoyed every opportunity to spend volunteer hours during the school year and summer working as an volunteer at the Children's Hospital of Buffalo helping provide pediatric dental care. Dr. Tunison was so grateful to then continue her training as a pediatric dental resident at the same hospital upon completion of her doctor of dental surgery degree from the University at Buffalo.
Dr. Tunison received her certificate of speciality training in pediatric dentistry in 2010 from the University at Buffalo and Children's Hospital Program (now John R. Oishei Children's Hospital of Buffalo), and she has been serving our local community ever since. Each year we participate in Children's Dental Health Month volunteer services, and Dr. Tunison acted as the chair for Children's Dental Health Month for the Sixth District Dental Society from 2015-2020.Dr. Tunison became a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry in 2011, and has been passionate about continuing her education with weekend and evening classes focusing on pediatric care each year.
Dr. Tunison welcomes every morning as a gift to show new patient families that their children can feel safe, have fun, and have a confident and HAPPY visit, even when undergoing necessary treatment needs. In her free time Dr. Tunison loves hiking at local parks with her family and creating new recipes for families that are economical, easy, delicious, and part of your no cavity plan! She also loves practicing yoga and building legos with her son Crosby. She loves supporting the arts in our community, especially music and dance. You will hear her singing your favorite Disney songs when you are around the office. You also may see her in a future production of the Rafael Grigorian Ballet Company.
Dr. Jessica Campbell is a board-certified pediatric dentist. A native of Hamilton, New Jersey, she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from The College of New Jersey. She received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, graduating magna cum laude. She was selected by the UB pediatric dental faculty to be the recipient of the James Collord Memorial Award for exemplifying commitment to oral care for children. Dr. Campbell then pursued two years of specialized training at Geisinger Medical Center/Janet Weis Childrens Hospital in rural Danville, Pennsylvania where she served as Chief Resident in pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Campbell is passionate about caring for children and adults with special needs, and she takes a special interest in reducing and preventing dental fear and anxiety. As a formerly anxious dental patient herself, Dr. Campbell understands how important it is for children to have positive, fun experiences at the dentist. Her friendly, patient demeanor puts fearful children (and parents!) at ease.
Outside of the office, Dr. Campbells biggest passions are spending time with her wirehaired Dachshunds, horseback riding, and enjoying the outdoors. Her favorite superhero is Iron Man, although the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a close second! She and her husband Lorne are enjoying experiencing all the Greater Binghamton area has to offer. Additionally, once a month Dr. Campbell returns to Danville, PA to help supervise, teach, and share her passion for pediatric dentistry with Geisinger Medical Center's dental residents.
Dr. Demorizi graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2010. Upon completion of her dental education, she continued her training in dentistry by becoming a General Practice Resident at Montefiore Medical Center. She has been practicing for 8 years and had the opportunity to treat both pediatric and adult patients in all aspects of general dentistry. It was in treating pediatric patients that she became passionate about instilling in them the importance of good oral hygiene. She believes that a childs early dental experience will guide their oral hygiene practices, willingness to seek regular checkups, and to pursue the necessary treatment as an adult. This is what drove her to enroll in the Pediatric Dental Residency at Tufts. Through the Pediatric Dental Residency, she continued to hone her techniques in treating pediatric patients in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. The Pediatric Dental Residency has also helped her gain experience in applying various behavioral management techniques, sedation, and operating room experience. Outside of dentistry she enjoys cooking, outdoors, and photography. Dr. Demorizi and her husband welcome their first baby December 2020.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 334 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestCorrine Riegel
a year ago
Another underpaid and unrecognized job, for angels without wings, who go above and beyond their job scopes to make everyone feel safe and knowledgeable! After a recent traumatic visit at another local pediatric dentist office (not mentioning names, because I don't want to *slander* an entire dentistry firm because, 1 dentist out of their handful of dentists, lacked the patience and gentle demeanor to work with adolescents). A family friend/neighbor recommended Valley Dental Pediatrics to us. This place went above my expectations! They were everything that the other office lacked and MORE!! Even with a similar sort of lay out, I felt that each patient was given the necessary privacy. The dental hygienist went above the job descriptions to help ease the minds of both the patient (the kid) and the anxious parent. Everyone was very welcoming, kind, and non judgemental of burned out, stressed parents (unlike our last pediatric dentist). At Valley Dental Pediatrics, ALL employees were very helpful and tried to explain everything as thorough as possible. Although they are without a doubt, probably swamped with patients, the employees do a great job with coping and handling, caseload/work-related stressors. The employees made all patients feel important and took qualitive time to ensure that every patient was treated fairly and accordingly, without feeling like we were rushed out the door, as just another number to bill Fedelis. (Patients and parents do NOT have to sit and listen to continuous loud sighs of annoyance and under-the-breathe comments made between the hygienist and the actual dentist, comparing your kids to the day's other previous patient's, that were also considered "non cooperative," for a lack of better words). After our previous traumatic Dental experience, I didn't think we would ever make it through an entire dentist appointment again...(PEACEFULLY)..but all the thanks to Valley Dental Pediatrics..I watched my daughter skip out the doors towards our car with the most biggest, and confident smile on her face. I still can't believe that she is actually excited about going to the dentist again! Thank you Valley Pediatrics for helping my little girl feel safe again at a dentist office! Also as well as helping make, the mom job a little easier and less chaotic. I would 100% recommend them the anyone!! The only thing I regret is not taking my daughter here initially, from the start. Wish I had heard about this place sooner!!
Corrine Riegel
a year ago
After a recent traumatic visit at another local pediatric dentist office (not mentioning names, because I don't want to *slander* an entire dentistry firm because, 1 dentist out of their handful of dentists, lacked the patience and gentle demeanor to work with adolescents). A family friend/neighbor recommended Valley Dental Pediatrics to us. This place went above my expectations! They were everything that the other office lacked and MORE!! Even with a similar sort of lay out, I felt that each patient was given the necessary privacy. The dental hygienist went above the job descriptions to help ease the minds of both the patient (the kid) and the anxious parent. Everyone was very welcoming, kind, and non judgemental of burned out, stressed parents (unlike our last pediatric dentist). At Valley Dental Pediatrics, ALL employees were very helpful and tried to explain everything as thorough as possible. Although they are without a doubt, probably swamped with patients, the employees do a great job with coping and handling, caseload/work-related stressors. The employees made all patients feel important and took qualitive time to ensure that every patient was treated fairly and accordingly, without feeling like we were rushed out the door as just another number to bill fedelis. (Patients and parents do NOT have to sit and listen to continuous loud sighs of annoyance and under-the-breathe comments made between the hygienist and the actual dentist, comparing your kids to the day's other previous patient's, that were also considered "non cooperative," for a lack of better words). After our previous traumatic Dental experience, I didn't think we would ever make it through an entire dentist appointment again...(PEACEFULLY)..but all the thanks to Valley Dental Pediatrics..I watched my daughter skip out the doors towards our car with the most biggest, and confident smile on her face. I still can't believe that she is actually excited about going to the dentist again! Thank you Valley Pediatrics for helping my little girl feel safe again at a dentist office! Also as well as helping make, the mom job a little easier and less chaotic. Another underpaid and unrecognized job for angels without wings, who go above and beyond their job scopes to make everyone feel safe and knowledgeable! I would 100% recommend them the anyone!! The only thing I regret is not taking my daughter here initially, from the start. Wish I had heard about this place sooner!!
aNnEj ElIsE
a year ago
I took my two toddlers to Valley Dental today and wow! The staff was so patient with them! The environment was perfect for them!
mrpskee64
a year ago
The folks at Valley Dental are super nice, lots of patience with my daughter who is on the spectrum, a smooth exam, very happy with them.
natasha galibei
a year ago
Every appointment with my son I am having a best experience in Velley Dental..
christina ormsby
a year ago
Sarah is the best! She has unparalleled patience for my kids and makes the entire experience fun for them. When I tell my kids it's time to go to the dentist, they're actually excited. Thank you Sarah and thank you Valley Dental Pediatrics.
Amy Wehrs
2 years ago
We Love Valley Dental! 5 stars!
Lady Bordwell
2 years ago
Everyone at Valley Dental is always so polite and accommodating. The kids come first there, which is evident by the atmosphere and hygienists demeanor. My little has lots of dental anxiety and she always leaves feeling good.
ANA R b
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) Excellent service for the little ones. They are very reliable, it is a nice place and their staff is of excellent human quality. Professionals in what they do and know in every sense of the word. Thank you for your services. (Original) Excelente servicio para los mas pequenos. Son muy confiables, es un lugar agradable y su personal es de excelente calidad humana. Profesionales en lo que hacen y saben en todo el sentido de la palabra . Gracias por sus servicios.
Michelle Anderson
2 years ago
The Hygenist, Linda, was amazing. She was good at finding the right tricks to help my daughter feel comfortable, and she was patient with my daughter when she needed a little extra time to feel comfortable.
Kayla Burnham
2 years ago
My boys LOVED their first visit with this office! The staff there are amazing! We have had traumatic dentist experiences but they were able to keep my kids calm and get everything done with no tears! I was impressed and the boys said they can't wait to go back!
Samantha Wickizer
2 years ago
Have been going to Valley Dental for my children since 1 year of age. They have created a fun, safe environment that they both enjoy visiting bi-annually. Ages 3 and 6 and there is no fear and the Hygienists and Dentists are always so great with the kids!
Jessica Edwards
2 years ago
What a great experience! All the staff were incredible with my son (18 months old). Everyone was kind, patient, and understanding, in addition to being informative and knowledgeable. We are so grateful!
Aaliyah's Disneyland Camara
2 years ago
If I could give them 10 stars I would! Excellent service super clean office! Our hygienist Sarah was amazing! Best pediatric dentist in Broome country we were a referral and immediately decided that this would be our daughter's new dentist office! The dentist took her time was so personable kind and helpful explaining everything to us! A+++
Samantha Stone
2 years ago
Very gentle and knowledgeable, made the kids feel at ease. Even my kid with severe dentist anxiety was put at ease and walked through every step of the process.
Kirtan Slottje
2 years ago
Amazing experience from start to finish. The dental hygienist (Nancy) was so sweet and kind to my daughter who has some anxiety about going to the dentist. The dentist (Dr Campbell) was thorough and efficient which made the appointment that much easier. My daughter was so excited to see her name written on the board, to play with the chalkboard wall and to earn a prize at the end. These people genuinely love their patients and make sure your child has a fantastic time from start to finish.
Tanya Lowie
2 years ago
Absolutely wonderful dentist for kids! The staff are super great with the little ones!.also the kids love getting a little toy at the end of there visit which is such a great idea
Jessica Greenwood
2 years ago
Valley Dental Pediatrics is AMAZING! My son is always so excited to go. The staff there treat him so well and are really kind and patient! It's truly such a friendly environment to bring your children!
Rick Gransbury
2 years ago
Abbey really was happy how everyone was good to her
whitty the bomb
2 years ago
My 3 kids ages 10, 8 and 4 are seeing in the clinic 2 have autism always really good kids love it, really patience very professional and caring one of my kids don't like to open his mouth and they go beyond to ensure no harm and excellent experience for the children's remain, we travel an hour and a half that's how good they are ,very polite stuff never have a problem they take the time need it no rushing very calm very professional in general , dental care is priority always giving good advices and proper procedure to care which I follow my kids teeth been are in excellent conditions,love the token system my kids behave and look forward to get the price never experience long waiting, well I can keep on really a wonderful place and people who care we love it and refer many friends and family kids who are also happy
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