The people and the place.
A pediatric clinic is built differently than a general dental office. Quieter waiting room, smaller instruments, gentler pacing, and a team that makes the chair the friendliest part of the visit.
Pediatric care from trusted hands.
A pediatric dental specialist and a medical anesthesiologist working side by side, so every child gets the right level of care for their visit.
Dr. Evan Zaretsky
Pediatric dentist
Serving Durham since 2014- DDS, University of Western Ontario, 2006
- MSc Pediatric Dentistry, University of Toronto, 2011
- Pediatric residency, Montreal Children's Hospital
Dr. Zaretsky has practiced pediatric dentistry in Durham Region since 2011. He served as Past President of the Durham Ontario Dental Society and is the author of the children's book Ashley's Elephant.
Dr. Grant Lu
Medical anesthesiologist
Serving Durham since 2014- MD, University of Western Ontario, 1992
- CCFP, College of Family Physicians of Canada
- FRCPC Anesthesiology, University of Toronto
Dr. Lu is one of the first medical anesthesiologists to partner with the dental community to provide in-office sleep dentistry for children. He is a staff anesthesiologist at Scarborough Hospital and serves families across the Durham region.
The people behind every visit.
The rest of the team you will meet when you come in.
Kelly
Office Manager
Kelly keeps our office running smoothly. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role, from both the administrative and clinical side of dental practices. She handles booking appointments and helping families file insurance claims.
Amber
Dental Assistant Level II
Amber is always smiling and energetic. She loves working with young children and is wonderful at helping patients overcome treatment obstacles.
Jess
Dental Assistant Level II
Jess has over ten years' experience assisting in general dentistry and orthodontics. She loves working with children and helping keep their smiles healthy.
Laura
Dental Assistant Level II
Laura has over ten years' experience assisting in general dentistry and orthodontics, and is a great member of the Durham Kids Dentistry team.
What to expect on a visit
What a typical visit looks like
Kids start in the chair with their parent next to them. The hygienist walks them through every tool before it goes in their mouth, at a pace that suits the child.
The pediatric dentist then comes in for the exam: a careful check of the teeth, gums, and bite, and a plain-language summary for the parent. If we see something that needs follow-up, we walk you through the options before you leave.
If your child is anxious
Anxious kids are the kids pediatric dentistry was built for. We pace the visit slowly, use distraction (often a show overhead in the room), let parents stay close, and never start something we have not explained first. For children whose anxiety is more pronounced, sedation is available, from nitrous oxide for routine procedures to in-office sleep dentistry for the more complex ones.
Read more about our sedation options or talk to us at the consultation.
Where we are
The clinic is at 5-10 Meadowglen Drive in Whitby, conveniently located in the Durham region for families from Whitby, Brooklin, Oshawa, Ajax, and the surrounding communities.
Pediatric-grade tools for small smiles.
The treatment side of pediatric dentistry is a different practice than adult dentistry. Different instruments, different materials, different protocols.
Digital X-rays
Sensors place into the mouth and images form almost immediately on the chair-side screen. Lower radiation than traditional film X-rays, and we can walk through the result with you on the spot.
BIOLASE Epic X diode laser
A soft-tissue diode laser used for procedures such as frenectomies, sterilizing canals, and treating periodontal tissue. Pre-set procedures and dedicated handpieces support precise, low-discomfort treatment.
Surgically Clean Air filtration
A six-step air-filtration system installed in our operatories that removes airborne bacteria and particulates so the surrounding air stays clean while we work.
Take a tour of the office.
Murals on the walls, a play area in the reception, and colourful sterilization zones. The space was designed around what makes a young patient feel at ease.
