At Where Smiles Grow, our team consists of a highly trained group of pediatric dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and business specialists. We are committed to making sure all our patients feel right at home! We put your childs needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Get to know our expert team.

Our team is highly trained and skilled, and we strive to provide warm and nurturing experience to each child. Our dentists understand that some children have anxiety or apprehensions about going to the dentist, and we do everything in our power to make our office a positive and happy place to be.

Where Smiles Grow was originally Capital District Pediatric Dentistry, and since the opening of our first office in 1979, weve been dedicated to helping kids achieve healthy smiles for life. Our dentists have over 90 years of combined dental experience! Our entire staff complete CPR/BLS and OSHA certifications every year, and our dentists have advanced training with certificates ACLS, PALS, and all aspects of clinical dentistry. Weve been happy to serve the Capital Region community for over 40 years.

We are proud winners of the 2021 Times-Unions Best of the Capital Region award for Best Dentist! Our pediatric dentists are also proud recipients of the Outstanding Providers Award from the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region. We have a passion for providing the highest quality dental care to our special needs patients. Children with special needs sometimes benefit from a dental experience thats tailored to them, and youll find that with our pediatric dentists at Where Smiles Grow!

We are also part of the Albany Medical Center Cleft & Craniofacial Team, which is the only accredited craniofacial team in the region. Each member of our team has multiple years of experience in treating children with compassion and providing them with dental care that meets their unique needs.

Our mission is to provide every patient with compassionate, innovative and quality pediatric dental care in a safe, child-friendly environment.We are committed to educating our patient families about oral health in an approachable, professional environment.

Where Smiles Grow originally opened under Dr. Steve Davidson (now retired), as Capital District Pediatric Dentistry, in the 1980s. Several of our team have been devoted to our practice and helping children with their smiles since then! Over time, we have grown to include more pediatric dentists and team members to meet the needs of families in the Capital District.

Dr. Jason has practiced pediatric dentistry in the Capital District since 1998. He completed his undergraduate studies at Villanova University, receiving a B.S. in Biology. He then received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The State University of New York at Buffalo. Upon graduation Dr. Jason entered a 2 year residency program at Maimonides Medical Center, in Brooklyn, NY, where he received his Specialty Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Jason then successfully completed all testing and case review to become a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist.

Dr. Jason and his wife, Paige enjoy quality time with their 3 children, Alex, Andrew and Caroline. He enjoys traveling, golfing or being outdoors, with his children. Dr. Jason is also an avid follower of Villanova basketball and Chelsea FC of the English Premier League.

Dr. Jason is an active member of The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, The American Dental Association and The New York State Dental Association 3rd District. He is certified in Sedation Dentistry in New York State and certified by The Nash Institute for Laser Dentistry. Dr. Jason receives annual OSHA training, bi-annual PALS certifications and regularly attends Professional Continuing Education courses directly associated with Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Nancy was born and raised in Mechanicville, NY and graduated from Mechanicville High School in 1989. She attended Long Island University at Southampton on a dual Academic-Basketball Scholarship and received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology in 1993. She achieved her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree (DDS) from SUNY/Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 1997, with a minor in Pediatric Dentistry. She then went on to a General Practice Residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Monmouth, New Jersey followed by two years of Specialty Training in Pediatric Dentistry, achieving her Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Dr. Nancy is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and has attained Diplomate status in the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is a member of the Cleft and Craniofacial Team at Albany Medical Center, as the Attending Pediatric Dental Specialist. Dr. Nancy is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the New York State Dental Society, Third District. She has a New York State Sedation Certification and Laser Dentistry Certification by the Nash Institute. Dr. Nancy also maintains Annual CPR and OSHA certification, and biannual PALS certification. She has operating room privileges at Albany Medical Center and Samaritan Hospital.

Dr. Nancy has found her true calling as a pediatric dentist. She takes pride in giving the children of the Capital District wonderful dental experiences and changing the expectations of dentistry for generations. She also enjoys spending time with her extensive local family, her husband, Colin and her two children, Carter and Cameron. Together they hike, boat and play hoops in the drivewayShe loves that she can win at horse against all the boys in her household.for now!