Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry at Monroe Carell offers a home for dental and oral health to infants, children and adolescents. We provide family-based, child oriented care that considers all aspects of oral health throughout your child's growth into adulthood. Our pediatric dentists provide simple dental hygiene and routine care, as well as more complex dental alignment and jaw reconstruction procedures. We work with specialists in other departments at Monroe Carell to ensure the best dental and oral health, no matter what challenges your child faces.
Meet Your Care Team
Susie I. LinDDS, MD
- Dental Implant Reconstruction, Facial Trauma, Facial and Jaw Reconstruction, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Skeletal Facial Deformities/Orthognathic Surgery
Margaret V. MaclinDMD, BS
- Cleft Lip and Palate, Pediatric Dentistry, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Samuel J. McKennaMD, DDS
- Dental Implant Reconstruction, Facial Trauma, Facial and Jaw Reconstruction, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Skeletal Facial Deformities/Orthognathic Surgery
Why Choose Pediatric Dentistry at Monroe Carell
- Expert care
Our program features board certified pediatric dentists with additional training in cleft lip and palate, craniofacial differences, children wih special needs, and oral and maxillofacial reconstruction surgery.
- Care for special needs children
We specialize in providing dental care for children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other conditions. Whether your child is healthy or has any type of behavioral, medical or dental special need, we’re here for you.
- A team approach
We use a team approach to care, working closely with many other children’s specialties including the NICU, plastic surgery, ENT, oral surgery, the Fetal Center, cardiology and many others.
- Access to specialists
Your child and family have streamlined access to a wealth of specialists at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. We work together to determine the best care plan that meets your family’s specific needs.
Cleft and Craniofacial
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments, and services including:
- Braces
- Dental expanders
- Oral and nasal appliances for post-surgical restructuring
- Restorative and surgical dental procedures
- Sedation dentistry
- Speech-aid appliances