Your Child's Comprehensive Smile Solution Center
At Northwest Arkansas Pediatric Dentistry, we treat your children like one of our own. And there’s nothing more important to us than our children’s oral health.
You deserve a family-oriented practice headed by experts who’ll put your child’s welfare first, and that’s just what you get with Dr. Ward, Dr. Platt, and the team.
Fun Office
We’re proud of our awesome, kid-centric offices, with tons of fun to teach your child to enjoy their dental visits.
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Cutting-Edge Care
We offer the latest dental treatments and technologies around so your kiddo stays happy and healthy in our office and out.
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Dr. Jeff Ward
Dr. Ward is a Fort Smith native with a dental degree from the LSU School of Dentistry and a pediatric specialty from the University of Tennessee.
He’s passionate about working with kids, and has worked at some of the leading children’s hospitals in the world, such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center in Memphis.
Dr. Brian Platt
Another Arkansas native, Dr. Platt attended Dental School at the University of Tennessee and completed his residency at Baylor College of Dentistry.
Dr. Platt loves Fayetteville, and he is excited to carry on the tradition of dentistry in his family, as both his father and brother practice dentistry in Arkansas.
Pediatric Dentistry
Northwest Arkansas Pediatric Dentistry has it all for your child’s smile. Choose from routine and preventative care, sedation dentistry, lip-tie and tongue frenectomies, and a whole lot more.
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Routine & Preventive Care
Help us create healthy smiles and healthy lives through routine visits for dental exams, cleanings, and education for proper nutrition and hygiene.
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Sedation Dentistry
There’s no need for your child to be anxious during treatment. We’re well-trained in multiple forms of safe and effective sedation to handle each unique child’s needs.
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Lip-Tie & Tongue-Tie Frenectomies
If your baby needs a lip or tongue tie evaluation, we have the expertise you want. This common condition can be easily identified and corrected with a minimally-invasive approach if indicated.
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Best Pediatric Dentist in NWA!
Best pediatric dentist in NWA! And the best staff, so friendly and inviting to children and parents! Won’t take my children anywhere else!
Kimberly
Nothing But Good Experiences!
My daughters have been going here for years, and we’ve had nothing but good experiences! My youngest daughter has had 2 procedures where they put her under with gas. Both times they made her feel as comfortable as being at home!
Nicholas
So Happy!
I have been so happy with the care my kids receive here. The staff is so gentle and respectful. I also appreciate that I can come into the room during dental procedures (even with my other children!)
Euni
You're Their Top Priority!
I've not felt at ease like that with a doctor before. Incredible experience, and they make you feel like you are their top priority when they’re in the room with you.