50 years of smiling kids · Welcome to Pediatric Dental Partners
Pediatric Dentists in Shreveport & Bossier City
The kids dentist Shreveport and Bossier City families actually love.
Now In-Network With TRICARE!We accept all insurance and are in-network with most plans, including Louisiana Medicaid.
- 50
- years caring for kids across the ArkLaTex
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- dedicated doctors at both offices
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- offices: Shreveport and Bossier City
- 15
- minutes from Barksdale AFB
A Pediatric Dental Office Shreveport Bossier Families Have Trusted for 50 Years
If you've been searching for a pediatric dentist Shreveport Bossier parents genuinely recommend, you're in the right place.
For five decades, Pediatric Dental Partners has cared for growing smiles across the ArkLaTex. We see kids from the very first tooth to the last checkup before college. It's the family kids dental care Shreveport Bossier parents count on. Our care is gentle, affordable, and honestly, kind of fun.
Pediatric dentist in Shreveport
318 Carroll St., Shreveport, LA 71105Pediatric dentist in Bossier City
4001 Viking Dr., Suite A, Bossier City, LA 71111Fifty Years of Smiling Kids
Since the 1970s, we've cared for Shreveport Bossier grandparents, parents, and now their kids. Imagine what that experience can do for your kiddo's smile.
About Our Practice →All Insurance Accepted, In-Network With Most Plans
Quality family kids dental care Shreveport Bossier families can actually budget for. We accept all insurance and are in-network with most plans, including the TRICARE Dental Program and Louisiana Medicaid. Flexible payment plans are available through our Patient Center.
Insurance & Payment Options →Dental Services for Every Smile
From first teeth to braces-ready checkups, our Shreveport and Bossier City teams handle it all — cleanings, sealants, white crowns, sedation, and more.
Explore Pediatric Dental Services →Meet Your Children's Dentists
Five dedicated doctors, one shared goal: being the dentists Shreveport and Bossier City kids look forward to visiting.
Dr. Daniel Crawford
Dr. Crawford earned his DDS from LSU in 1978 and has been with PDP since 1987. He's board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
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Dr. Lauren Wallace
Dr. Wallace studied at Tulane and LSU, where she majored in microbiology. Kids love her gentle, upbeat chairside manner.
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Dr. Shannon Backofen
With over 30 years of experience caring for kids, Dr. Backofen gives your child the highest possible standard of care.
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Dr. Susan Chidlow
Raised and educated in Shreveport, Dr. Chidlow is the hometown children's dentist families trust for expertise with heart.
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Dr. Claire Backofen
A Bossier City native and former PDP patient, Dr. Claire earned her DMD in 2024 — a hometown dentist Bossier kids can truly call their own.
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Getting Started Is Easy
Three simple steps to your child's first pediatric dentist visit in Shreveport or Bossier City.
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Schedule Your Visit
Book online or call the office closest to you. We accept all insurance, and our team will look up your coverage before you come in.
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Enjoy a Gentle, Kid-First Visit
Our first pediatric dentist visit is gentle, quick, and designed for wiggly little ones. Our team explains each step in simple words.
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Leave With a Simple Plan
You go home with a simple plan for your child's teeth and long-term oral health care, and a child who feels safe, calm, and proud.
For our littlest patients
Baby's First Visit
Plan your baby's first dental visit by their first birthday, or within six months of that first tooth popping through. It is gentle, quick, and designed for wiggly little ones.
Schedule Baby's First Visit
Experts in Pediatric Dentistry: The Kids Dentist Shreveport Bossier Families Recommend
Checkups & Cleanings
A regular dental checkup keeps little teeth healthy and stops cavities before they start (ick!).
Kids Dental Exams →Emergency Care
Chipped tooth at the trampoline park? Call us first. We offer after-hours pediatric emergency care for total peace of mind. For a serious head or jaw injury, call 911 or go to the ER.
Pediatric Dental Emergencies →In-Office IV Sedation
For children who need more than laughing gas, we offer IV sedation right in our office with Pediatric Dental Anesthesia Associates.
Sedation Options →
Typed "children's dentist near me" into your phone at midnight over a suspicious tooth? We've got you. We're the kids dentist Shreveport Bossier moms recommend in local parent groups. We follow the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's guidelines at every stage of your child's smile. That covers cleanings, sealants, fillings, and crowns. It's the standard of pediatric dentistry Bossier City and Shreveport parents deserve. Pediatric dentistry takes two to three years of specialized training after dental school.
Searching for pediatric dental offices near me, or a dentist for kids near me? Our two dental offices bring pediatric dental care close to home for young patients across Shreveport and Bossier City. We check your dental insurance before the visit and give you a simple plan for your child's teeth and long-term oral health care.
Every dental checkup is kid friendly and built on personalized care. We clean and check your child's teeth. We offer fluoride treatments and sealants when your child needs them. Both protect your child's teeth from tooth decay. We share simple tips for good dental health at home. Most of all, we help your child feel safe and calm. Our goal is a stress free visit for you both. Visiting the dentist should feel easy, not scary. Have a question between visits? Don't hesitate to call us.
Our dental practice wants to be your child's dental home, a place for healthy smiles from the first tooth on. If your child ever needs dental work, we explain each step first.
Caring for Military Families
Looking for a pediatric dentist that accepts TRICARE? Welcome home. We're an in-network TRICARE pediatric dentist through the TRICARE Dental Program. Both of our offices are about 15 minutes from Barksdale Air Force Base.
- In-network with the TRICARE Dental Program at both offices
- Benefits verified before your visit
- We send and receive dental records for every PCS move
- A friendly, child-centered team from hello to high-five
Kids (and parents) love PDP · So sweet and so caring
"I absolutely love taking my daughter to PDP. The staff is so sweet and so caring and they do amazing work and are quick they get you in and out. The best pediatric dentist office out there!!"
Questions Bossier City & Shreveport Parents Ask
Quick answers for busy parents — because we know you're researching between school pickup and soccer practice.
When should my child first see a dentist?
By their first birthday, or within six months of that first tooth popping through. Our first pediatric dentist visit is gentle, quick, and designed for wiggly little ones.
Do you take TRICARE and other insurance?
Yes. We accept all insurance at both offices and are in-network with most plans, including the TRICARE Dental Program and Medicaid. Military families can learn more on our TRICARE & military families page, or call either office and we'll verify your benefits before the visit.
What if my child is nervous?
Totally normal — and exactly what we're trained for. Between our kid-first team and safe comfort options like laughing gas, most nervous visitors leave asking when they get to come back.
Where can I find a kids dentist in Bossier City?
Our Bossier City office is at 4001 Viking Drive, Suite A, near the Louisiana Boardwalk. Call (318) 747-7020. It is about 15 minutes from Barksdale Air Force Base. The same doctors also see patients at our Shreveport office at 318 Carroll Street.
How often should my child have a dental checkup?
Most children do best with a dental checkup every six months. Your child's dentist may suggest a different schedule based on cavity risk. Each visit includes a cleaning and an exam. We add fluoride treatments or sealants when your child needs them.
What makes a kid friendly dental office different?
Everything is sized and paced for kids. Our team explains each step in simple words. We give personalized care for every age, from babies to teens. We want your child to feel safe, calm, and proud after each visit.
What ages do you see?
We see infants, children, and teens. Plan the first visit by the first birthday, or when the first tooth comes in.
What should I do in a dental emergency?
Call either office right away. We offer after-hours emergency care. If a permanent tooth is knocked out, keep it moist and call us at once. For a serious head or jaw injury, call 911 or go to the ER first.
Book your child's visit
Two offices, one trusted team in Shreveport and Bossier City.
Two Offices, One Trusted Team
Whether you're across the Red River or right around the corner, we make care easy to reach. Same doctors, same gentle care we've delivered for 50 years. Just pick the office closest to you.
Shreveport
318 Carroll St., Shreveport, LA 71105 · (318) 865-2250
Near South Highlands, Broadmoor, and across the street from Youree Drive Middle School. Visit our pediatric dentist in Shreveport office page.
Surrounding cities we serve: Sunset Acres, Southern Hills and Keithville
Bossier City
4001 Viking Dr., Suite A, Bossier City, LA 71111 · (318) 747-7020
Down from Airline High School. Visit our pediatric dentist in Bossier City, LA office page.
Surrounding cities we serve: Princeton, Haughton, Benton and Minden
- Both offices are about 15 minutes from Barksdale AFB and serve families from Benton, Haughton, Stonewall, and across the ArkLaTex, including families who travel in from Arkansas and East Texas.
- New to us? Read how to prepare for your child's first dental visit.