Pediatric Dental Specialists - North Kansas City
Kansas City, MO, United States 
We are very happy with our son’s dental care here. He has special needs, recently had dental work done under anesthesia and everyone took such great care of him. Thank you Dr. Hawkinson, Aero Anesthesia, Tonya, and everyone else who helped!
Dr Lopez was great and answered all the questions I had. Even when my three year old wasn’t exactly happy about the experience, she was super sweet and kind.
Love Dr Jones, AMAZING
My son has had a significant fear of the dentist ever since he underwent an extensive dental procedure as a toddler. Every visit since then has required constant reassurance that the dentist isn’t trying to hurt him, and his anxiety would often start before we even made it to the chair.
Emily was absolutely amazing with him. She took the time to show him each tool, explain what it was used for, and demonstrate exactly what she would be doing before starting. Her patience, kindness, and gentle approach helped him feel safe and in control.
For the first time in years, he was able to successfully get through a cleaning without fear taking over. He did so well that he was even able to have sealants applied to his molars during the same visit. Previous dental appointments have been incredibly challenging, so it meant a lot to see my child begin to build trust in the care being provided. We are so grateful for the positive experience Emily gave him and the confidence she helped him gain.
Great place very friendly ! Great team ! Little pricey on the rescheduling, other than that great experience deff recommend if u can
Overview
Welcome to Pediatric Dental Specialists, P.A.!
Pediatric Dentists Drs. Thomas, Hawkinson, and Claudia Lopez provide children's dentistry out of our four office locations in:
- Leawood.
- Lee's Summit.
- Kansas City.
- Country Club Plaza.
Orthodontist Dr. Frank Crist provides orthodontic treatment out of our Leawood location.
At Pediatric Dental Specialists P.A., we proudly offer our patients the finest care in the areas of:
- Orthodontic treatments.
- Adolescent oral care.
- Infant oral care.
- Oral health at pregnancy.
- Cavity prevention.
- Emergency dental care.
- Tooth brushing tips.
Stop by and let our pediatric dentists take care of your child's smile - Where Kids Are Dino-Mite!
Questions? Please call (913) 649-KIDS (5437).
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Liz V
We are very happy with our son’s dental care here. He has special needs, recently had dental work done under anesthesia and everyone took such great care of him. Thank you Dr. Hawkinson, Aero Anesthesia, Tonya, and everyone else who helped!
Posted on Jun 25, 2026
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Morgan Silberman
Dr Lopez was great and answered all the questions I had. Even when my three year old wasn’t exactly happy about the experience, she was super sweet and kind.
Posted on Jun 24, 2026
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LaToya Watson
Love Dr Jones, AMAZING
Posted on Jun 23, 2026
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Chenea Coleman
My son has had a significant fear of the dentist ever since he underwent an extensive dental procedure as a toddler. Every visit since then has required constant reassurance that the dentist isn’t trying to hurt him, and his anxiety would often start before we even made it to the chair.
Emily was absolutely amazing with him. She took the time to show him each tool, explain what it was used for, and demonstrate exactly what she would be doing before starting. Her patience, kindness, and gentle approach helped him feel safe and in control.
For the first time in years, he was able to successfully get through a cleaning without fear taking over. He did so well that he was even able to have sealants applied to his molars during the same visit. Previous dental appointments have been incredibly challenging, so it meant a lot to see my child begin to build trust in the care being provided. We are so grateful for the positive experience Emily gave him and the confidence she helped him gain.
Posted on Jun 14, 2026
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Evan Starling
Great place very friendly ! Great team ! Little pricey on the rescheduling, other than that great experience deff recommend if u can
Posted on May 9, 2026