Dentist appointments can be fun! At Pediatric Dentistry, we specialize in creating an environment where kids can look forward to their next cleaning and exam. Learn more here! Let Pediatric Dentistry be the first ones to assess and evaluate your child's teeth and alignment BEFORE it's too late. Our highly trained staff is knowledgeable in detecting issues that can be solved when treated correctly.
Choose Pediatric Dentistry for all of your dental emergencies. Our calm, relaxing environment will take the pressure off of you and your child- because we know just how stressful things like this can be.
Choose Pediatric Dentistry for all of your dental emergencies. Our calm, relaxing environment will take the pressure off of you and your child- because we know just how stressful things like this can be.
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When your child comes in for their check-up, our friendly staff and dentists will take them to our comfortable exam chairs. You are welcome to accompany your child for the cleaning, especially for younger children, apprehensive children, or children with special needs. Simply let the dentist know, and we'll find a comfortable seat for you.
Dr. Steven D. Whittemore graduated from the University of Iowa School of Dentistry in Iowa City, IA with an additional degree in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Whittemore has years of experience in helping calm anxious children, gaining their trust, and making each visit a pleasant one for everybody.
Heather has been in the dental field for 26 years. She has been a dental assistant in general dentistry, orthodontics and pediatrics dental settings. She enjoys helping children be proud of their smiles! When she is not at work, she loves game shows, camping, traveling and sunny weather. She has two grown children and 2 cats and loves to spend time with family and friends.
Pediatric Dentistry of Central Iowa is proud to serve the Ankeny area. We specialize in dental screenings, exams, cleanings, emergencies, interceptive orthodontics and so much more! When it comes to taking care of your child, dental health is just as important as physical health. We create an environment that is not only fun for our patients, but can put parents at ease knowing our hygienists are expertly trained to serve children both young and old.Check out our Services page for more information and detail on our extensive list of dental services.
Reviews (7)
M. Hungate
Feb 21, 2022
Rebecca Chiodo
Dec 29, 2021
Jennifer Bjorklund-Schroeder
Sep 18, 2021
Lynne Hines
Jun 17, 2021
My grandson had this experience, after the bad reviews this business removed its Facebook page. NO DENTIST SHOULD PUT HANDS ON A CHILD. This was posted on Facebook. From one parent to another I highly recommend that you do NOT take your children to pediatric dentistry of central iowa in ankeny. Today we had an incident with B that I never thought in a million years that we would run into.
Long story short the dentist admitted to me that the incident did occur and has happened before. Action is being taken however I do not recommend this dentist office to anyone! To add to this post, yesterday B was scared and crying. The dentist (Steven whittemore) thought it would be okay to put his hands on my child and smack him in the side of the head and yell at him to stop screaming.
This was after we were told that if he wasn't handling it well with being alone in there (they made grandpa wait in the car instead of in the lobby) that they would call or bring him out and reschedule for a different day. No call was ever received. Instead the dentist put his hands on B. Whittemore claimed to the police that he "tapped" B. The office manager seemed completely appalled and apologetic towards me when she found out that the he admitted it over the phone to me.
But then backed up whittemores story to the police. Apparently according to the seargent that I spoke to, it is 100% legal to "tap" an "out of control" scared child when they are getting out of hand. If it was truly a "tap" B would not have been timid and afraid to talk about it for an hour afterwards. B is such an outgoing and bright little boy, yet he was afraid to tell us that the dentist had hit him. I am in complete shock that this is acceptable to some people. Please if you have children, do not take your kids to pediatric dentistry of central iowa.
Long story short the dentist admitted to me that the incident did occur and has happened before. Action is being taken however I do not recommend this dentist office to anyone! To add to this post, yesterday B was scared and crying. The dentist (Steven whittemore) thought it would be okay to put his hands on my child and smack him in the side of the head and yell at him to stop screaming.
This was after we were told that if he wasn't handling it well with being alone in there (they made grandpa wait in the car instead of in the lobby) that they would call or bring him out and reschedule for a different day. No call was ever received. Instead the dentist put his hands on B. Whittemore claimed to the police that he "tapped" B. The office manager seemed completely appalled and apologetic towards me when she found out that the he admitted it over the phone to me.
But then backed up whittemores story to the police. Apparently according to the seargent that I spoke to, it is 100% legal to "tap" an "out of control" scared child when they are getting out of hand. If it was truly a "tap" B would not have been timid and afraid to talk about it for an hour afterwards. B is such an outgoing and bright little boy, yet he was afraid to tell us that the dentist had hit him. I am in complete shock that this is acceptable to some people. Please if you have children, do not take your kids to pediatric dentistry of central iowa.
Dijana Bajraktarevic
May 25, 2021
Took our kids there, dental hygienists were good. Dr came in and was short, rude, grumpy and seemed like he hated every second of being there. He barely looked at our kids teeth and was already planning expensive procedures without much explanation. Spent maybe 5 minutes with both our kiddos. He talked at us, not to us, and insinuated we wouldn't be able to afford their dental care, which we absolutely can.
Then the front desk told us to just go to any urgent care/walk in clinic for a pre op physical, which I know you can't typically do, I worked at urgent cares at the time. Felt very pushed through and around. Then nothing for months until we got a random call from a surgery center about a surgery planned for the next day, which we were never even told about.
What a mess all around. Never went back there. Since then we have found a wonderful group of dental professionals at shadow creek pediatric dentistry who actually seem to care and do a wonderful job w our kids
Then the front desk told us to just go to any urgent care/walk in clinic for a pre op physical, which I know you can't typically do, I worked at urgent cares at the time. Felt very pushed through and around. Then nothing for months until we got a random call from a surgery center about a surgery planned for the next day, which we were never even told about.
What a mess all around. Never went back there. Since then we have found a wonderful group of dental professionals at shadow creek pediatric dentistry who actually seem to care and do a wonderful job w our kids
Sammi Jones
Apr 26, 2021
Sarah Wonderlich
Jan 01, 2021
We have taken our son to Dr. Whittmore since he was 3 and have always had a pleasant and easy experience. He is no longer nervous or scared to go for cleanings. Unfortunately he had such an easy time having a cavity filled he said he wants to go back because it was so fun. Dental Staff and front desk are super friendly.
