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Moms and Babies
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PEDIATRIC
DENTISTRY
About Us

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 

In the same way that pediatricians are trained to meet a child’s medical needs, our pediatric dental specialists are uniquely qualified to protect your child’s oral health, using the most advanced techniques…and all in our delightfully friendly open treatment area. Pediatric dentists have an additional 2-3 years of training at university pediatric facilities in addition to 4 years of dental school and 4 years of college study. They learn how to deal with the behavioral aspects of children, how to make them feel comfortable, and to make the experience pleasant. Also, they are trained and qualified to treat special patients.

ABOUT
US 

At Pediatric Dental World, we treat every child as a member of our family. We provide gentle and dependable attention to each child’s individual needs, working to ensure that each child is comfortable and at ease. Our team provides many services for our patients including annual exams, dental cleanings, tooth extraction, sealants, composite and amalgam fillings, crowns & pulp therapy. We also, provide space maintainers and urgent care services. We accept all major forms of insurance at our locations in the Jackson Heights area.  

We provide a warm and comforting atmosphere for our patients, and to help each child feel as comfortable as possible, a parent is welcomed into the exam room with their children. We understand that a parent's presence in the room can help a patient to feel at ease and less fearful knowing their family is standing at their side.

Our dentist, Dr. Desiree Laracuente and associates  work to provide her patients with the foundation for a lifetime of excellent dental health. She helps each child who requires dental work with a kind and compassionate manner. 

OUR SERVICES

Dental Cleanings 

 

Routine dental cleanings, fluoride treatment. and exams are important for your child to maintain good oral hygiene and prevent decay and disease.

Dental Fillings and Sealants
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We offer a variety of in-office treatment procedures such as fillings and sealants. 

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Space Maintainers 

 

 Custom-made by our lab in metal material. Its purpose is to keep the space open to allow the permanent tooth to erupt and come into place.

Nitrous Oxide

 

Is a safe and effective sedative agent that is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask that fits over your nose to help you relax. Nitrous oxide, sometimes called “laughing gas,” is one option we can offer to help make your child more comfortable during certain procedures.

Urgent care 
Crown & Pulp Therapy 
  • Constant unexplained pain.

  • Nighttime pain.

  • Sensitivity to warm and cool food temperatures.

  • Swelling or redness around the affected tooth.

  • Unexpected looseness or mobility of the affected tooth.

Papoose 

 

 Temporary medical stabilization board used to limit a patient's freedom of movement to decrease risk of injury while allowing safe completion of treatment. 

Special Needs 

 

Our staff is all very well trained  with the oral health of kids who have intellectual disability, or who are affected by other medical, physical, or psychiatric issues.

Our Services

Years of Experience

Smiling  Clients

Master Certifications

Happy Staff

OUR DENTISTS

Dr. Desiree Laracuente 
Dr. Desiree is a board-certified specialist in Pediatric Dentistry and has been practicing since 2005. She graduated at the top of her class and earned her Dental Medicine Doctor Degree (D.M.D) from the University of Puerto Rico- Medical Sciences Campus.  She then continued her post-graduate training in Pediatric Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Center- University of Rochester.  

Dr. Laracuente has established her practice based on the motto “I will treat your children as I would treat my own”. This is something she practices every day. Dr. Laracuente, her associates and awesome staff will do everything possible to see that your child has the best dental experience possible and will  do everything possible to see that your visit is very pleasant. We look forward to meeting you and your child.

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Dr. San Miguel

Dr. Ganoza-Duron

OUR MANAGEMENT

Our Team

OUR DENTISTS

Dr. Desiree Laracuente 
Dr. Desiree is a board-certified specialist in Pediatric Dentistry and has been practicing since 2005. She graduated at the top of her class and earned her Dental Medicine Doctor Degree (D.M.D) from the University of Puerto Rico- Medical Sciences Campus.  She then continued her post-graduate training in Pediatric Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Center- University of Rochester.  

Dr. Laracuente has established her practice based on the motto “I will treat your children as I would treat my own”. This is something she practices every day. Dr. Laracuente, her associates and awesome staff will do everything possible to see that your child has the best dental experience possible and will  do everything possible to see that your visit is very pleasant. We look forward to meeting you and your child.

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Dr. San Miguel

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Dr. Paris 

OUR MANAGEMENT

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Sleika Torres
Manager

OUR COORDINATORS

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Zdenka
Clerical Coordinator

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Andrea

Clinical Staff Coordinator

CLERICAL STAFF

Shiarela

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Marcos

OUR CLINICAL STAFF

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Victoria

Deymeri

Michelle

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Miriam

Success Stories

HAPPY CLIENTS

"Me gusto como atendieron a mi hijo vi que tienen mucha paciencia a comparacion con otros esta dendistas. Me gusto la mucho, los recomiendo."

Jesus P 

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Everyghing was super fantastic the attention, the timing to be call, the doctor's patience with my daughter, since she is only 4 years old.

Laura G 

The staff is always pleasant and very helpful. The dentists are very informative and know they're stuff. I would definitely recommend Dr. Laracuente to any parent.

Sofia G 

Contact Us

CONTACT US

Our Address & 
Phone Numbers

NEW LOCATION:

32-09 82nd Street

East Elmhurst, NY 11370

718-898-0600

718-478-2825

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday  9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday    9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday CLOSED 

 

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