Dr. Kricket Young attended the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry and completed her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1996, where she graduated with High Honors. Following graduation, Dr. Kricket completed a 2 year pediatric dental residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center where she was chief resident. She has completed her board certification for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is a diplomat for the organization.
Missy joins Pediatric Dentistry with an abundance of knowledge in the insurance industry. She assists families in filing their dental claims and helping them receive their maximum dental benefits. Missy also handles all office correspondence, helps patients register, and assists the entire dental team as needed.
Dionne has been with Pediatric Dentistry for 15 years and specializes in computer skills in the treatment area as well as patient care. Dionne had a daycare before coming to Pediatric Dentistry and truly enjoys the daily interaction with the children. She enjoys all the personalities of the different children and relates well to them. She is a very enthusiastic dental assistant who is always on the go.
Angela has been with Pediatric Dentistry for 15 years and specializes in calming the young and nervous child. Angela came to Pediatric Dentistry after spending several years in the kindergarten class room, so she has a magical approach to the young child that makes them love her like a teacher. She is very talented in her educational skills of oral health care.
Alexus is one of our newest additions to Pediatric Dentistry and is very talented with young and shy children. Her soft quiet approach is very soothing to the nervous patient. She continues to excel and add to her talents in the dental field.
Reviews
Rating 2.6 out of 5 based on 47 reviews
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a year ago
Took my nearly 3 year old daughter to the office today. She was raised during Covid and has not had a lot of experience outside of the house. She is getting better about new places and things, but the office has been aware through previous visits that she takes time to get comfortable. I expected understanding from a pediatric office when a not-even-three year old starts crying and yelling out of fear. Instead the staff seemed exasperated, fed up, and the doctor even plugged her ears as if screaming kids aren't something to expect in a pediatric office when the child is in an unfamiliar environment. I agree with the other comments that the doctor seems robotic and unconcerned, that the staff are not compassionate, and I left feeling like I was a terrible mother for having a three year old react like a three year old. There was no attempt to give her time to adjust, or to let her relax, they just put her on the chair and began to move it - as if that isn't going to scare her even more. I get they are on a schedule, but if you aren't going to attempt to let the youngest ones have some time to adjust, then focus on servicing kids 5+.
Rosaline Gunn
2 years ago
Be careful when dealing with this place. The staff was great at our appointments but I was told I would only have to pay $150 with the type of insurance I had and then got a bill in the mail for over $1700. They said my dental insurance did not take into effect until August 1st but I gave them my new dental insurance before our appt and they did not run it to see if we were covered. I've never dealt with any doctor office that did not run our insurance prior to the appt to check for coverage. I did have a different insurance prior but I called them ahead of time and gave them my new insurance info. So now I'm stuck with a 1700 dollar dental bill which is a big difference from 150 dollars that I paid at the time of the appt.
Tristen Starkey
2 years ago
Do not take your kids here - it is incredibly traumatizing and the staff is hateful, unethical, and should never work with children, EVER. I am shocked that this office is still allowed to operate. 0 stars.
Cici Bear
2 years ago
Former patient here, I've always hated going here as a kid. They are so rough and do little to make you more comfortable. I was finally able to change dentists and they found obvious cavities that should have been fixed a while ago, they are setting their patients up for failure. Honestly, if I could give 0 stars I would.
Taylor Ziegler
2 years ago
Zero stars! Go somewhere else. Dentist will hold down your child with no empathy.
Ariel Gomez
2 years ago
Zero stars. My son got his teeth capped back in October. Dentist was extremely rude, my son was screaming so bad he was in and out of conciseness. They told me he was only crying because he was being held down. Definitely more than just being held down, he was in pain! Never will be going back to her ever again. She also was very judging about what I feed him and other habits. She definitely needs to retire, she has no business still being a dentist!
Jennifer Wiens Murillo
2 years ago
A dentist who hides post from parents who just had their kids seen there is no dentist I would recommend! I kn the 2 boys who just went and saw her and had an horrible experience. Hold the child down with forcefully keeping their mouths shut is not ok at all no matter the ages. I kn 15 years ago when I took my boys there they neither one wanted to go back, was so bad then did the free dental clinic after her n both my boys refuse to see a dentist, they would weather have tooth pain till they fall out. Shame on you for deleting a full description of a visit! Just so you all can see what Dr kricket hid from public
Jamie Tanner
2 years ago
Were we all going to the same dentist because I don't understand all of the negative reviews. My 6 year old was just treated days ago (cavities and two baby teeth pulled) and I thought the service was amazing. I was able to go back with her (and you need to follow the one patient/one parent/no other children rules). She was never in any discomfort and never needed any pain meds afterwards. Dr. Kricket explained everything before she did anything. Would highly recommend.
Gabriella Martinez
2 years ago
Parents, beware! Would give 0 stars if I could. Terrible experience with this dentist. I thought because she was a pediatric dentist that she would be patient, kind, and compassionate. Boy, was I wrong! Firstly, they tried to argue with me about coming back with my 5 yo who had never been there before. Then while doing a procedure on him, was very rude and telling him that they weren't hurting him and just continued doing what they were doing while he was crying and saying ow repeatedly. She's a bully and shouldn't be able to work with children.
Jordanne Kraisinger
2 years ago
First things first, the dental hygienist "Deion" was so incredibly rude and unprofessional, told my 5 year old her Boots were cute "but you must have really wanted those for your mom to get those because they are way too big for a little girl like you." They are a 13c, her size. How is that even relevant? I was basically silenced, my daughter was restrained by the staff as she screamed and writhed around. Dr. Young acts like a heartlessly robot. Not even so much as a greeting. Awful bedside manner. There were not any comfort measures that would make this more appealing for children. The chair and equipment was all extremely outdated, the assistants took things off them on a counter then used them again. My daughter was never once asked if she was numb before theybstarted working. As a parent i am horrified that this is what occurs, as a nurse I am thoroughly disgusted. Traumatizing experience. Please do not take your kids here.
J T
2 years ago
Was not allowed to go back with my kids, told to wait in the waiting room. All my children hated going there and were scared to go. The final straw was when my oldest daughter went in for a regular cleaning and had her mouth propped open and was crying and telling them it hurt her mouth, they told her it wasn't hurting her and to be quiet. We promptly switched to Essau and all my children now enjoy seeing the dentist.
Isabella Sanford
2 years ago
Very rude to the children, curses and yells at them!
Chelsey Antoszyk
2 years ago
Everyone we have worked with at this clinic has been amazing and extremely nice to my children. They've always let me go back with my child with no questions and treat them amazingly!
Chelsey Antoszyk
3 years ago
Everyone we have worked with at this clinic has been amazing and extremely nice to my children. They've always let me go back with my child with no questions and treat them amazingly!
Isabella Sanford
3 years ago
Very rude to the children, curses and yells at them!
N Stewart
3 years ago
I took my 6 year old daughter with high functioning autism in to the office yesterday for her first real dental visit. She was very nervous and afraid and the staff here was so understanding and went completely over and above to help her feel comfortable. I went into this appointment honestly expecting it to be a struggle and fully prepared for the meltdown that was to come. I am happy to say that it never did! Thanks to Dr. Kricket and her staff we made it through the entire process of x-rays and cleaning etc without a single meltdown or tear. They played with her and made a fun little game out of it with all of the tools, they eased her fears and really were just absolutely amazing. I can't praise them enough for the care they took with her. If you are here in the Hutchinson area and looking for an amazing dentist for your kiddos Dr. Kricket gets our vote a hundred times over!
Wesley Marrs
3 years ago
This has to be the worst office i have worked with concerning my children's dental needs. They refuse to let you go back and forth for your children also made it frustrating to the point we cancel the appointment, after making them aware I as their father cannot wear a face mask due to medical issues. I would not recommend this dentist for any children or parents that want to be with their child during the procedure. Dr. Ringler office in Hutchinson cares for all laws, parents, and children i would go to his office over this one, way better all around. Customer service and following of Federal laws (ADA) are not a priority for this dentist office, strongly do not recommend this dental office.
J T
3 years ago
Was not allowed to go back with my kids, told to wait in the waiting room. All my children hated going there and were scared to go. The final straw was when my oldest daughter went in for a regular cleaning and had her mouth propped open and was crying and telling them it hurt her mouth, they told her it wasn't hurting her and to be quiet. We promptly switched to Essau and all my children now enjoy seeing the dentist.
Sharity Allen
3 years ago
My daughter was terrified of dentists. To the point where we were told not to come back because, "they can't do anything with her." She needed dental work and I was told her only option was sedation. However, we scheduled here, and had Kim and Dr to help. My child got all her dental work done, with no sedation. She's no longer scared, and asks when she will go back. We travel hours and it's so worth it. Could not ask for a better crew or experience. Greatful for the amazing care at this office!
Jessica McCoy
3 years ago
Dr. Kricket and her staff work very well with children. My 5 year old was scared of the dentist due to a prior experience elsewhere. After coming to Pediatric Dentistry just once, she went home and told her siblings how she liked it and wanted to go back. It is well worth the 4 hr drive. I would recommend Dr. Kricket to anyone with children as her office does a phenomenal job!
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