Open Saturdays Same Day Emergency Appointments Available

Pediatric Dentist in Dallas

Where Kids Come to Smile

Kids’ Checkups & Cleanings Special Needs Dentistry Sedation Dentistry Restorative Care Tongue-Tie/Lip-Tie/Frenectomy Same Day Emergencies

We don’t think finding the right dental home for your child should be an ordeal. That’s why we built our Dallas pediatric dental practice from the ground up around what kids actually need—a friendly team trained to meet their needs, whatever they may be. We have the techniques and technology to make a positive experience for you and your child’s smile.

What Sets Us Apart

No “Assembly-Line” Dentistry
Incredible Convenience
Advanced Tech for Better Visits
Special Needs Expertise
We Speak Spanish

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No Rushing Kids. No Rushing Parents

We take the time to earn your child’s trust and make sure you understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and our recommendations before making decisions about their care.

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Saturdays & After-Hours, Efficient Communication

Families are busy by nature. Saturday and after-hours appointments mean dental care fits your life, not the other way around.

Modern Dental Technology

AI-assisted cavity detection, digital X-rays, and more—we invest in technology that makes every visit safer, faster, and easier to understand for you and your child.

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Individualized Care

From anxious first-timers to children with sensory or medical complexities, Autism, ADHD, or other neurodivergent conditions, our team has the training and the patience to meet every child exactly where they are.

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Se Habla Español

Several members of our team are fully fluent in Spanish! No more translating, just fast, easy, and comfortable communication.

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Meet Your Pediatric Dentists

Our dental team is led by Dr. Karim Shallwani, a board-certified pediatric dentist whose warm and informed approach to care shapes everything about our North Dallas dental practice. Alongside him is Dr. Erik Harrington, whose partnership supports our practice’s ability to offer advanced sedation options for children who need them. We’re happy to serve patients from Richardson, Addison, and other surrounding communities!

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Greater Dallas Pediatric Dental Society
American Dental Association
Texas Dental Association

Meet Our Dentists

Dallas pediatric dentists Doctor Karim Shallwani and Doctor Erik Harrington

New Mom? New Dad? We’re Here to Help!

New Parent Starter Guide

Being a parent is hard, but being a new parent is even harder. When should your child’s teeth start to appear? What actually causes cavities? Is thumb-sucking OK? Get the answers from a local, board-certified expert.

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Comprehensive Care at Every Stage

From routine checkups to specialized sedation care, we offer a full range of pediatric dental services designed around your child’s comfort, development, and unique needs—all in one welcoming space.