Dr. Joe Yale received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Harding University in 2001. He then received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 2005. During his time at LSUSD, Dr. Yale was awarded the Pediatric Dental Award. Dr. Yale received his postgraduate training in Pediatrc Dentistry at LSUSD and The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Memphis, TN. He graduated from the LSUSD Pediatric Dentistry Program in 2007. Dr. Yale has a passion for dental missions. He has participated in dental mission trips to Jamaica, Guyana, and Mexico. In 2009, Dr. Yale opened Yale Pediatric Dentistry in Denham Springs, LA.
Dr. Yale is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. He maintains active memberships in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, and the Greater Baton Rouge Dental Association.
Dr. Katie McClendon received her Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University in 2008. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from LSU School of Dentistry in 2012. During her time in dental school, Dr. McClendon discovered her passion for treating children. She continued her pediatric education at LSU School of Dentistry and Childrens Hospital New Orleans, completing a two-year pediatric residency program in 2014. Dr. McClendon is a board certified pediatric dentist. She is on staff at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital.
Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Corbin received her Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Louisiana State University in 2013. She attended LSU School of Dentistry, receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2017. During her time in dental school, Dr. Corbin served on the Student Government Association executive board. She was a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society and C. Edmund Kells Honor Society, and received the award for Outstanding Achievement in Pediatric Dentistry and the Delta Dental Student Leadership Award. She continued her education at Texas A&M College of Dentistrys Pediatric Residency Program, training at Childrens Medical Center and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Corbin is board-eligible by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and maintains active membership in many dental societies including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and Louisiana Dental Association.
Our office, as well as the The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) all recommend establishing a 'Dental Home' for your child by one year of age. Children who have a dental home are more likely to receive appropriate preventive and routine oral health care.
At your child's first visit, our doctors and staff will provide them with a personalized dental health education, tooth examination, dental x-rays, cleaning, fluoride treatment, and prize. We will only complete what procedures are appropriate for the specific child's age and needs. Some younger children will only have an examination, dental education, and establish a dental home on the first visit. This is a great way to introduce a very young child to the dentist in a non-threatening way.
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newest oldest highest lowestDaniel Whitehurst
a year ago
Currently my child is getting two cavities filled and they are doing such an amazing job.! Very friendly. Amazing! Respectful!
Samione Simon
2 years ago
Absolutely LOVE Dr. Yale and his staff. Everyone was kind, patient and welcoming. My children enjoyed the open space and kid friendly areas. Would definitely recommend! Sn: This picture does no justice but I do not post my children so I could not include the photos I took of them while at the clinic. Even the scenery shows how they strive to make it an overall positive experience for children.
Dante Sombra
2 years ago
First trip there went better than expected. Staff really knows how to deal with kids and keep them relaxed (about as relaxed as they're gonna get). Dr. Corben and the tech answered my many questions to my satisfaction. Also, the lobby is about as kid-friendly as you can get, with the murals, decor and TVs. Far cry from the dentists I went to as a kid.
Jessica Guzzardo
2 years ago
Yale dentistry is amazing! We have been going here for years and my kids love going to the dentist! The entire staff are so friendly and make every visit enjoyable. I would recommend Yale dentistry to anyone with children. They are awesome
Britt C
2 years ago
I have to share my experience with Dr. Katie McClendon. Her and the staff at Yale Pediatric are AMAZING! The customer service they provided me was nothing like I have experienced in a very long, long time. It was genuine, really genuine. I made contact with Dr. Katie after calling my dentistry at 8:00p on a Friday. Yale Pediatric was the dentistry they provided in case of an emergency. I called and got Dr. Katie's cell number. She answered and was very attentive and really made me feel more comfortable about the situation. She had me send pics of my son's injury. Shortly after I sent, she called me back and let me know that she could do an extraction first thing that Saturday morning because my son would not be comfortable until the tooth came out. We got to the office and she explained everything to me in detail just to make sure I was comfortable, even I wasn't the one with a tooth hanging out of my mouth. They just showed me they cared and it all felt so genuine. It was only confirmed when, through our discussion, I found out she had a full day to plan with her family with no lights at her house. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, it was STORMING also. I was nervous about how my son would do, but he handled it wayyyyyyy better than I expected and I know it's because of the care and calming personality of Dr. Katie and the staff. Genuine is the best word I can use to describe what I felt when I talked to her Friday and met her Saturday. Hands down, she has to be the best!!! Thank you sooo much!!
Brooke Hartman
2 years ago
Fair warning of a lengthy post that I would not write unless absolutely worth it. My now 6 year old son has been an established patient of Yale Pediatric Dentistry since he was 2 or 3 years old. My child's oral hygiene and health has always been a priority. We have gone faithfully to our cleanings every 6 months. Any filling needed was promptly attended to. So when my son woke up at midnight crying saying his tooth was hurting, I was alarmed. I gave him Motrin and sent him back to bed. The next morning I called their office promptly when they opened at 8:00a.m. to get him seen. The scheduling coordinator, I assume, I spoke with said she would have to speak with a doctor and give me a call back. I let her know that I had taken my son to work with me and could be at their office ASAP. After waiting an hour, I called them back at 9:00 only to be told that the doctor had not read the note about my son yet. But he has a cleaning appointment in 2 weeks so maybe this could be addressed at that time. It was in their notes from his last appointment that the tooth bothering him was being watched by the doctor. EXTREMELY displeased because I have a child in pain. I asked if there was an emergency column for situations like such. I was told no, there is not. No room in the schedule to see emergencies? I have been in the dental field myself for 10 years now and find that to be highly concerning. Especially for a doctor that specializes in children. I let whomever I was speaking to know that him not getting in today wasn't an option. She then offered me 4:00 p.m. Called back a few minutes later and offered me 2 p.m. As previously mentioned, I have been in the field for years. I reached out to a friend of mine that manages a dental office in Baton Rouge. They immediately saw my child. Took an X-ray and it was determined that the tooth had pretty bad decay. The doctor we saw was not comfortable working on children, which I totally understand. Hence the reason I bring my child to a pediatric dentist! I called Dr. Yale's office and let them know that I took him to another dentist for his emergency and relayed the message about the tooth and emailed the X-ray. I asked if we could come in today at the previously offered 2:00, 4:00 or anytime, for this to be addressed. Due to a bad experience in the past, I wasn't interested in him being sedated. I know that would push things out further as well. Again, I was told that I would be called back. An hour passed and my call was returned by Brenda who offered MAY 21ST!!!!!!!! When I told Brenda how unsatisfied I was with this response she said she would talk to the doctor about calling him something in for pain. An antibiotic was called in. I could not be more displeased and disappointed in the way an established patient was treated. In my opinion, to leave a child in pain FOR A MONTH is negligent. There is no way I would let this go on for another day. Thankfully, Dr. Wilkinson saw us the next morning and took care of my crying 6 year old son's tooth. His kindness, compassion and efficiency is greatly appreciated. One week later and no one from Yale pediatric dentistry has called about my son. To whom in their knowledge, is still in pain. I have never written a bad review but this was 100% necessary to share.
Dan Taylor
2 years ago
EXTREMELY displeased because I have a child in pain. I asked if there was an emergency column for situations like such. I was told no, there is not. No room in the schedule to see emergencies? I have been in the dental field myself for 10 years now and find that to be highly concerning. Especially for a doctor that specializes in children.
Lauren Gibson
2 years ago
My son is four years old. He is an established patient of Dr. Yale and has seen him a few times for his routine appointments. My child has autism and speech delay. This past Thursday night, he fell, chipping a piece off of his front tooth, which already had a small chip broken from a previous incident (Dr. Yale was monitoring the previous chip situation). My son has an incredibly high pain tolerance and generally never cries when say he trips/skins up his arms/knees etc. Needless to say, when he continued to cry for quite sometime even despite me giving him motrin, I was concerned. I filled out the emergency appointment request form that night. Throughout the night, until he fell asleep, my child continually told me, "I hurt," a phrase that I have never heard him use before this event. Again, very concerning. Friday morning, I expected to receive a call soon after they opened to schedule the emergency visit. I did not receive this call, so I called them. I explained everything above, emphasizing that my son has autism, is not conversationally verbal, and that he was continuing to tell me that morning, "Ouch! Bobo! I hurt!" I requested for him to be seen that day. The person answering the phone told me he probably would not be seen that day, but to hold on. Someone else then came to the phone and we went through the whole spill again. She then asked me to text a picture of the tooth. I immediately sent two. An hour and seven minutes went by and I had heard nothing. I called back to ask if indeed they had received the pictures that I sent. I explained that I wasn't trying to be bothersome, but was concerned that my son was in pain, and would like to begin seeking treatment elsewhere ASAP if there was absolutely no way that they could see him as it was Friday and I didn't want to go all weekend without someone looking at it. I was told that they had received the pictures but that Dr. Yale was not in the office and that the dentist that was in office had not had a moment to look at them. Five minutes went by and I got a call back from someone else telling me that they did not know when the dentist would have time to look at the pictures, so if I wanted to seek care elsewhere I should do that. I then called Grand Family Dentistry, who offered me an immediate appointment - as it should be, but I digress. As I was pulling into Grand, I received another call from Yale telling me that the dentist had reviewed the pictures sent and would not have time to see my son that day. I was also told, "We're happy to try to schedule you something with Dr. Yale, but it will be the middle of next week sometime." This is absolutely unacceptable! I would understand more if my child wasn't an established patient of theirs, but that was not the case. He is an established patient and he is minimally verbal and cannot tell us how he is feeling, although he did the best he could and was in obvious pain/distress. This is NOT okay! I am extremely disappointed! Emergencies happen and there needs to be room left open in the daily schedule to attend to them. I could possibly understand more if I had called when they were about to close/late in the evening, but again, not the case. I literally notified them of the emergency with the form on their website the night before. I am so thoroughly disappointed!
rondala gorjup
3 years ago
I've been bringing my grandchildren to Yale Pediatric Dental for 9 years. The staff is always friendly and very caring for the children. My grandchildren actually love going to the dentist. I love the peaceful atmosphere you can feel as soon as you walk in.
Brooke Hartman
3 years ago
Fair warning of a lengthy post that I would not write unless absolutely worth it. My now 6 year old son has been an established patient of Yale Pediatric Dentistry since he was 2 or 3 years old. My child's oral hygiene and health has always been a priority. We have gone faithfully to our cleanings every 6 months. Any filling needed was promptly attended to. So when my son woke up at midnight crying saying his tooth was hurting, I was alarmed. I gave him Motrin and sent him back to bed. The next morning I called their office promptly when they opened at 8:00a.m. to get him seen. The scheduling coordinator, I assume, I spoke with said she would have to speak with a doctor and give me a call back. I let her know that I had taken my son to work with me and could be at their office ASAP. After waiting an hour, I called them back at 9:00 only to be told that the doctor had not read the note about my son yet. But he has a cleaning appointment in 2 weeks so maybe this could be addressed at that time. It was in their notes from his last appointment that the tooth bothering him was being watched by the doctor. EXTREMELY displeased because I have a child in pain. I asked if there was an emergency column for situations like such. I was told no, there is not. No room in the schedule to see emergencies? I have been in the dental field myself for 10 years now and find that to be highly concerning. Especially for a doctor that specializes in children. I let whomever I was speaking to know that him not getting in today wasn't an option. She then offered me 4:00 p.m. Called back a few minutes later and offered me 2 p.m. As previously mentioned, I have been in the field for years. I reached out to a friend of mine that manages a dental office in Baton Rouge. They immediately saw my child. Took an X-ray and it was determined that the tooth had pretty bad decay. The doctor we saw was not comfortable working on children, which I totally understand. Hence the reason I bring my child to a pediatric dentist! I called Dr. Yale's office and let them know that I took him to another dentist for his emergency and relayed the message about the tooth and emailed the X-ray. I asked if we could come in today at the previously offered 2:00, 4:00 or anytime, for this to be addressed. Due to a bad experience in the past, I wasn't interested in him being sedated. I know that would push things out further as well. Again, I was told that I would be called back. An hour passed and my call was returned by Brenda who offered MAY 21ST!!!!!!!! When I told Brenda how unsatisfied I was with this response she said she would talk to the doctor about calling him something in for pain. An antibiotic was called in. I could not be more displeased and disappointed in the way an established patient was treated. In my opinion, to leave a child in pain FOR A MONTH is negligent. There is no way I would let this go on for another day. Thankfully, Dr. Wilkinson saw us the next morning and took care of my crying 6 year old son's tooth. His kindness, compassion and efficiency is greatly appreciated. One week later and no one from Yale pediatric dentistry has called about my son. To whom in their knowledge, is still in pain. I have never written a bad review but this was 100% necessary to share.
Jessica Guzzardo
3 years ago
Yale dentistry is amazing! We have been going here for years and my kids love going to the dentist! The entire staff are so friendly and make every visit enjoyable. I would recommend Yale dentistry to anyone with children. They are awesome
Rachel Crehan
3 years ago
My son (6) and I was so pleased with our first visit. His words " he was cool and nice". The staff was all so polite and explained everything. I highly recommend Yale Pediatric Dentistry.
Britt C
3 years ago
I have to share my experience with Dr. Katie McClendon. Her and the staff at Yale Pediatric are AMAZING! The customer service they provided me was nothing like I have experienced in a very long, long time. It was genuine, really genuine. I made contact with Dr. Katie after calling my dentistry at 8:00p on a Friday. Yale Pediatric was the dentistry they provided in case of an emergency. I called and got Dr. Katie's cell number. She answered and was very attentive and really made me feel more comfortable about the situation. She had me send pics of my son's injury. Shortly after I sent, she called me back and let me know that she could do an extraction first thing that Saturday morning because my son would not be comfortable until the tooth came out. We got to the office and she explained everything to me in detail just to make sure I was comfortable, even I wasn't the one with a tooth hanging out of my mouth. They just showed me they cared and it all felt so genuine. It was only confirmed when, through our discussion, I found out she had a full day to plan with her family with no lights at her house. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, it was STORMING also. I was nervous about how my son would do, but he handled it wayyyyyyy better than I expected and I know it's because of the care and calming personality of Dr. Katie and the staff. Genuine is the best word I can use to describe what I felt when I talked to her Friday and met her Saturday. Hands down, she has to be the best!!! Thank you sooo much!!
Dan Taylor
3 years ago
EXTREMELY displeased because I have a child in pain. I asked if there was an emergency column for situations like such. I was told no, there is not. No room in the schedule to see emergencies? I have been in the dental field myself for 10 years now and find that to be highly concerning. Especially for a doctor that specializes in children.
Pamela Hess
3 years ago
When both boys are excited to get their teeth cleaned is when you know mommy picked the right dentist. Very professional, polite & thorough.
Kelly Picou
3 years ago
Yale pediatric dentistry is amazing. Even during these times, the staff is extremely pleasant professional and warm. Dr. Yale and his assistant were able to answer all of my questions and we were seen as soon as we arrived.
Nancy
3 years ago
Dr. Katie is so good with my daughters. My girls are never scared to go to the dentist as long as they know it's to Dr. Katie. The staff is also always so amazingly sweet. Love it here!
rondala gorjup
3 years ago
I've been bringing my grandchildren to Yale Pediatric Dental for 9 years. The staff is always friendly and very caring for the children. My grandchildren actually love going to the dentist. I love the peaceful atmosphere you can feel as soon as you walk in.
Courtney Farmer
3 years ago
Doctor Kathleen Corbin and the entire staff are awesome!!! Very friendly and thorough!! I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for pediatric dentistry!!
Rachel Crehan
3 years ago
My son (6) and I was so pleased with our first visit. His words " he was cool and nice". The staff was all so polite and explained everything. I highly recommend Yale Pediatric Dentistry.
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