The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Our readers and online followers voted for their favorite businesses, attractions, family services and more.
Here are the winners and finalists in the “Best family dentist/dental center” category.
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Winner: Dr. Trista’s Children’s Dentistry
Specializing in small smiles, at this Lyndhurst pediatric dentist office, Dr. Trista Onesti and her staff help children create an early foundation for strong dental health. Because they specialize in pediatric dentistry, the staff is uniquely able to meet the needs of children in a fun, safe, encouraging and family-friendly environment. The newly remodeled space is clean, bright and modern with nautical accents, making a visit to the dentist feel like a day at the beach. Services offered include routine visits, prevention, restorative treatment and emergency care.
drtristasmiles.com
Winner: Solon Pediatric Dentistry
At this Solon dental practice, Dr. Jackie Beard and her staff take pride in providing a good experience for both parents and children. Beard provides specialized care for infants, children and teens in a warm and compassionate environment and is dedicated to walking alongside families in establishing healthy habits. The office’s location and hours were chosen while keeping in mind the convenience desired by busy families.
solonpediatricdentistry.com
Finalists:
Brunswick KiDDS
Board certified pediatric dentists Milton Ntragatakis and Brittany Heffernan, and the staff of Brunswick KiDDs, place patient care as the top priority, regularly attending seminars and conferences devoted to new treatments and technologies. The practice offers laser dentistry, which performs many dental procedures without shots, without the need for anesthesia, and without any numbing at all.
brunswickkidds.com
Explorer Pediatric Dentistry
With services tailored to meet the specific needs of kids, Dr. Julie Rudgers Croft and her staff see children from infancy through their teenage years in this Hudson practice. Services include preventive care, restorative dentistry, sedation dentistry, limited orthodontics, laser dentistry and more.
explorerdentistry.com