A Pediatric Dentist Shreveport Families Have Trusted for 50 Years
If you've been searching for a pediatric dentist Shreveport 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.
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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
Fifty Years of Smiling Kids
Since the 1970s, we've cared for Shreveport grandparents, parents, and now their kids. Imagine what that experience can do for your kiddo's smile.
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Affordable, No-Stress Financing
Quality family kids dental care Shreveport Bossier families can actually budget for. We work with your insurance and offer flexible payment plans 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.
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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., near South Highlands, Broadmoor, and LSU Health. Visit our pediatric dentist in Shreveport office page.
- Bossier City: 4001 Viking Dr., Suite A, near the Louisiana Boardwalk. Visit our pediatric dentist in Bossier City, LA office page.
- Both offices are about 15 minutes from Barksdale AFB and serve families from Benton, Haughton, Stonewall, and across the ArkLaTex.
- Neighborhoods we serve: Shreveport office — Downtown Shreveport, Cedar Grove, Sunset Acres, Southern Hills and Keithville; Bossier City office — Downtown Bossier City, Swan Lake, Princeton, Haughton and Benton. New to us? Read how to prepare for your child's first dental visit.
- Easy online scheduling and free parking at both locations
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.
Meet Dr. ClaireExperts in Pediatric Dentistry: The Kids Dentist Shreveport Families Recommend
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 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.
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.
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. We share simple tips for good dental health at home. Most of all, we help your child feel safe and calm. Have a question between visits? Don't hesitate to call us.
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 EmergenciesQuestions Bossier City & Shreveport Parents Ask
Quick answers for busy parents — because we know you're researching between school pickup and soccer practice.
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!!
- Emily C.