Pediatric Dentistry
The Dental Program at Children’s Hospital offers a dental home for infants, children and adolescents. A dental home simply means we foster an ongoing relationship with you and your child. We provide all aspects of oral health care, delivered to your child in a comprehensive, coordinated and family-centered way.
Call us at (615) 322-8777 to schedule an appointment, or your provider may fax a referral to (615) 875-1731.
Conditions We Treat
We provide pediatric dental care for children and adult children with a wide range of medical conditions, diseases and special needs, including:
- Autism
- Cerebral palsy
- Ectodermal dysplasia
- Facial and dental trauma
Meet Your Care Team
Margaret V. MaclinDMD, BS
- Cleft Lip and Palate, Pediatric Dentistry, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Why Choose Pediatric Dentistry at Vanderbilt
- Expert care
Our program features a board certified pediatric dentist with additional training in cleft lip and palate, craniofacial differences and special needs children of all ages.
- 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.