Welcome to Dentistry for Children & Adolescents!

Providing Children's Dentistry in Burnsville, Eden Prairie, and Edina, MN

Since 1968, Dentistry for Children & Adolescents has been dedicated to delivering the highest standard of pediatric dental care in and around Edina, Burnsville, and Eden Prairie, Minnesota, areas, including Maple Grove and St. Cloud. Our professionally trained pediatric dentists and team are committed to a positive dental experience for your children. We believe your children can grow up cavity-free with proper home care, regular dental visits, and preventive procedures. Specializing in caring for children from infancy through age 18, including those with special needs, we strive to be the ideal 'dental home' for your family. As a locally and privately owned practice, we take pride in serving our community with personalized care.

Current News

Now Hiring: Full-Time Patient Coordinator (36 Hours/Week - Full Benefits)

We're looking for a friendly, efficient, and flexible Patient Coordinator to join our team! This full-time position (36 hours per week) includes full benefits and plays a vital role in delivering an excellent experience for our patients and families.

Position Details:

Cover front desk responsibilities across all three of our office locations (Edina, Eden Prairie, and Burnsville).
Assist in sterilization as needed.
Support a fast-paced, team-oriented pediatric dental practice

What We're Looking For:

Strong computer and communication skills
Ability to multitask and stay organized
A flexible, can-do attitude
Previous dental or medical office experience is a plus, but not required

If you're reliable, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with children and families, we'd love to hear from you! Email: lisa@childrensdent.com

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Laser Dentistry:

We are proud to offer Solea dental laser technology, setting us apart as one of the few pediatric practices to do so. This advanced laser treatment is virtually pain-free, vibrationless, and noiseless, eliminating the need for drills and providing a comfortable dental experience. Learn More Here!

Insurance Change:

As of January 1, 2024, we will no longer be in the network and participating in the following dental plans:

MN Select Dental (Medicaid and MN Care)
Delta Dental Employee State Dental Plan (Group 216)

We did not take the decision to discontinue participation in the medical assistance network lightly. After many years of unsuccessful advocacy for our patients in collaboration with the Minnesota Dental Association, there has been no change to low dental reimbursement rates.

The Health Policy Institute of the American Dental Association ranks Minnesota at the bottom. Our state is 49th out of 50 states for pediatric dental reimbursement. This significant gap between the cost of dental treatment and our operational expenses far exceeds the reimbursements we receive. To provide some context, we receive an average reimbursement of just $0.27 for every dollar. Unfortunately, we cannot continue operating under these conditions.

Due to low dental reimbursement, there is a shortage of dental providers, and we feel that this demands a collective effort. We encourage you to contact your state representatives at https://www.house.mn.gov/members to discuss the pressing matter of low reimbursement rates and advocate for necessary changes. These changes are crucial to ensuring equitable access to high-quality dental care.

Community engagement and collective advocacy are pivotal in tackling this issue. We appreciate your understanding and assistance in working towards the improvement of our dental healthcare system. Together, we can strive for a brighter future that benefits everyone.
To find an in-network medical assistance provider, visit: https://m.insurekidsnow.gov/find-a-dentist/index.html

MOST Common Question Parents Have:

"Help! My child's adult teeth are behind baby teeth - what should I do?"

Answer: This is a VERY common occurrence with children, usually because a lower, primary (baby) tooth does not fall out when the permanent tooth comes in; this is known as 'shark teeth.' In most cases, if the child starts wiggling the baby tooth, it will usually fall out on its own within two months. If it doesn't, contact your pediatric dentist, who can easily remove the child's tooth. The permanent tooth should then slide into the proper place.

Making A Difference In Our Community

Giving Back

Did you know that our practice is locally and privately owned and operated, and we take pride in giving back to the community?
Thanks to your help, we have donated over 1,725 hats and mittens to local children, over 375 pounds of Halloween candy to "Treats for Troops," over 1,615 pounds of Halloween candy to our local police/fire, Veteran's Health Center, and Children's Hospital patients, over 1,500 toys for the "Toys for Tots" program, donated 170 books to Children's Hospital Family Resource Center, packed 3,742 meals with the "Sheridan Story," AND packed over 3,004 pounds of onions for local food banks!

REFER A FRIEND

The GREATEST compliment we can receive is YOUR REFERRAL! For every NEW family you refer to our office, you will receive a $25 gift card!

*Patients referred must be seen in our office for an appointment to qualify for the gift card.

First Visit by Your Child's 1st Birthday

Here's an interesting fact: More than one in four children in the United States have cavities by the time they are four years old - sometimes before age two! Give your child the greatest gift on their 1st birthday - the gift of healthy teeth!

Tooth decay can begin when teeth emerge in an infant's mouth. It can progress rapidly, causing pain and even harming permanent teeth that are still growing under the gums. If left untreated, tooth decay can damage the teeth of an infant or young child and impact a child's overall health.

We love working with children and have specialized training to calm pediatric patients at their first dental visit.

Dentistry for Special-Needs Patients

Our office treats each patient with equal respect, regardless of their specific needs. Our dental team takes pride in its ability to care for patients with special needs, and we continually educate ourselves to serve this population with the highest level of care.

Enhanced Communication

Effective communication between you and our team members is crucial to children's dentistry. Please do not hesitate to ask us questions about any aspect of our practice. Likewise, we strive to maintain excellent communication between our office and parents. Did you know you can receive appointment reminders via e-mail or text message? You can also view your upcoming appointments, make payments, or check your balance online. Please call the office where your child is typically seen for more information about this time-saving and convenient online feature.

We always welcome new patients! If you would like your child to experience the compassionate and gentle care that we can provide, please call our office today.

If you are pleased with your child's treatment, please share your experience with your family and friends. Your recommendation for our practice is the greatest compliment we can receive! Thank you for your trust in us at Dentistry for Children & Adolescents.

We Are Green!

Dentistry for Children & Adolescents takes a sustainable approach. We incorporate ecologically sustainable materials and practices that minimize the environmental impact of dentistry.

We have digital x-rays. This eliminates our contribution of pollution (chemical fixers and lead foils) into our sewer systems. Also, digital x-rays use less radiation than conventional x-ray films. This minimizes our patient exposure.
We use electronic patient records, online patient portals, and electronic communications for appointment reminders and submit electronically to insurance companies, reducing paper usage and saving trees.
We use steam sterilization rather than chemical-based sterilization.
We have an in-house recycling program; we recycle cardboard, paper, glass, aluminum cans, and plastic in our office.
We use hypochlorous acid (HOCL) as an air disinfectant for COVID-19 prevention. HOCL is one of the most effective known biocides, comprising electrolyzed water and salt as its ingredients. This weak acid is the same chemical the human immune system produces to kill invasive organisms and fight infection. It is a biocide that is safe for humans and animals because we already have it in our bodies.
We purchase Eco Score-rated supplies to further protect the environment and the health of our patients and team.
We choose vendors that donate a portion of their profits to environmental causes and global reforestation projects in partnership with CarbonFund.org.
In 2021, our efforts contributed to planting 54 trees through the reforestation project, which led us to be honored with the prestigious 2021 Dental Sustainability Award! Building on this success in 2022, we once again received the Dental Sustainability Award and played a significant role in planting over 350,000 trees!
We are "GREEN PRACTICE CERTIFIED"