Pediatric Dental Center is a leading pediatric dental practice serving the Greater Cincinnati area including Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Cincinnati. The team at Pediatric Dental Center is committed to building and reinforcing the foundation for lifelong oral health from infancy through adolescence.
We have each specialized in pediatric dentistry and are dedicated to making childrens visits to the dentist pleasant and comfortable. This philosophy builds a relationship of trust and confidence and takes the fear out of visiting the dentist. This way children feel good about visiting the dentist and are encouraged to care for their own teeth.
The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that dental visits begin no later than 12-months as an effective way to begin a lifelong program of preventing dental disease. During the 12-month dental visit, we examine the child for early tooth decay, provide parents with information on proper oral and facial development and see if the teeth are growing in properly.
Whether you visit our Burlington KY, Crestview Hills KY, or Cold Spring KY office, at the Pediatric Dental Center, we are concerned about your childs total health care. Good oral health is an important part of total health. Because dental decay is 100% preventable, our treatment approach centers on prevention. We also focus on early detection of and treatment of dental diseases, and we keep current on the latest advances in dentistry for children.
Preventive dentistry begins with the first tooth. Daily cleaning of the teeth should begin as soon as the first tooth erupts. Dental decay can occur at an astounding rate. In fact, the American Dental Association reports that, just because babies dont have any visible teeth, [that] doesnt mean they cant get cavities.
The potential for rapid decay is the reason the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the second step of preventative dentistry, a childs first dental exam, occur no later than his or her first birthday. Early dental visits are the foundation of a lifetime of good oral health. The younger the child is at his or her first dental visit, the better the chance of preventing dental disease and helping your child develop a cavity-free smile. Waiting until a child is 3 years old or cooperative enough to bring them in for their first dental visit may result in the child developing preventable dental problems.
The third component of preventative dentistry is developing a long-term treatment plan. We educate the patient and the guardian as to what they can do over time to promote normal dental growth and development. Some of these methods include practicing good oral hygiene, controlling diet, using fluoride, and installing sealants.
Dr. Eric Soper has been serving this area since 2004.He attended Northern Kentucky University, the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and completed his pediatric dental specialty training at the University of Southern California and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.
Dr. Soper always knew he would move back to Northern Kentucky to establish a pediatric dental practice close to family and friends. His priority is to meet the individual needs of each of his patients and to educate children and parents on the importance of oral healthcare for a lifelong healthy smile. He enjoys serving the children of Northern Kentucky and finds it a pleasure to treat many of the children of his childhood friends.
Dr. Jaclyn Kachurak, DDS, was born in Morristown, New Jersey, and was raised in Richmond, Virginia. She attended Virginia Tech where she received her Bachelors of Science in Finance. After working in the finance industry for a not for profit investment firm, Dr. Kachurak pursued her love of dentistry and decided to go back to school to become a dentist.
She attended Virginia Commonwealth University and obtained her dental degree in 2018. Dr. Kachurak went on to complete her pediatric residency at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. At CCHMC, she served as the first chief resident.
In her spare time, Dr. Kachurak loves traveling, cheering her children on at their sporting events, working out, and spending time with her family of five kids and three dogs. Dr. Kachurak adds the perspective of both a veteran mom and a wonderful pediatric dentist to the Pediatric Dental Center. We are excited to have her on the Pediatric Dental Center team.