Early in his career, Dr. Mark Dawoud saw patients who suffered from dental anxiety stemming from their childhood. “If children need extensive dental work, it can be hard for them to sit still long enough to be treated or they may have to come into the office multiple times. If you can provide a positive experience during a dental visit, you can avoid that anxiety. Sedation dentistry can help,” he explained. 

With extensive training in laser, sedation and hospital dentistry, Dr. Mark and his caring staff take the time to make sure children are comfortable and that parents understand the treatment plan for their child. They are available to answer any questions before or after the appointment and strive to provide the most positive dental experience possible for children and their parents. 

“If children are afraid of the dentist, or have trouble sitting still, it makes it harder and harder to get them to appointments and can lead to future complications,” he said. “If we can avoid that, it makes it easier for them to maintain good dental health for life.”

Education: Tufts School of Dental Medicine, D.M.D.; NYU Med