PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
A HEALTHY SMILE BEGINS WITH A CHILD
ORAL CARE
PREVENTATIVE
CHECKUP
WHAT WE OFFER
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SEDATION
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DENTAL HOME
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SPECIAL NEEDS CARE
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INFANT & TODDLER VISITS
WHAT WE DO
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Young Smiles, in Charleston, WV, provides specialized and comprehensive oral healthcare for infants, children, teens, and special needs patients. Dr. Kendra Martin and our team have created a friendly, gentle, safe, and fun environment by focusing on prevention and education. We develop long-lasting relationships with our families by listening to their concerns and understanding their needs. We are skilled professionals who provide the highest quality of care for your children.
Why Young Smiles?
Pediatric dentists are specialists in treating the unique needs of children. A pediatric dentist has completed two to three years of specialty training beyond dental school. He or she limits the practice to treating the oral health needs of infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health needs.
Choosing a pediatric practice to trust with the health and beauty of your child's smile is an important decision. Making a positive first impression at the dentist can influence children’s view of dentistry for the rest of their lives, so it’s important to make sure your child is comfortable with the doctor and staff.
Ideally, your child’s dental experience will be something to remember for the rest of their life. Make sure it will give them something to smile about.
MEET YOUR PEDIATRIC DENTIST
DR. KENDRA MARTIN, DDS
Dr. Kendra Martin was born and raised in South Charleston, WV. She graduated from South Charleston High School before attending Marshall University. She went on to attend WVU School of Dentistry and graduated in 2008. After spending three years in private practice and teaching at WVU, she completed her 2 year specialty training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Kendra is married to a dentist, Dr. Rick Martin, and they have a son named Tegan. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, working out, and is an avid Mountaineer fan.
Dr. Kendra is a board eligible candidate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is a member of the ADA, WVDA, Kanawha Valley Dental Society, West Virginia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She holds certificates in both Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support.