Orange Children’s Dentistry, a newly-opened dental practice, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 11 to celebrate its grand opening. The practice is geared toward children and will serve as a hub for all children dentistry needs.
“Children experience dental visits differently than adults do, and certain parts of their care will stay planted in their memories forever,” said Dr. Paula C. Cerqueira, pediatric dentist and founder of Orange Children’s Dentistry. “Whether your child has preventative, restorative, or special dentistry needs, we make sure that they are treated like a family member and that they understand they are in a safe environment.”
Cerqueira has lived and worked in Connecticut for more than 10 years. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine at Tufts University, and her bachelor’s degree in anthropology from New York University. Her attention to individual care and ability to make personal connections with children landed her in the “top dentists” ranking by Westport Magazine in 2017 and 2018.
When Cerqueira decided to open her own dental practice, she set out to ensure that children would receive better care than she received when she was a child. She said she is confident the environment she has helped create will be welcoming and inviting to children, and should reinforce the idea that the practice was “built from the ground up with children in mind.”
A tour of the practice followed the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Orange Children’s Dentistry is located at 518 Boston Post Rd., Suite 4-5 in Orange. To learn more, visit orangechildrensdentistry.com.
