Morrisville's Top Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Jenny Tu Loves Children And, at Little Smiles Dental, She Proves She Really Cares

Dr. Jenny Tu, Pediatric Dentist, Little Smiles Dental

Photography by Catherine Davis

By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE 919 Magazine Writer

Dr. Jenny Tu really enjoys children. “I love kids,” she explained. “Since I was young, I always knew my future would involve children.”

That initiative, and that goal, led her through college, dental school and residency in training to be a Pediatric Dentist. And, eventually, it led her to open Little Smiles Dental in Morrisville in 2014.

“Our philosophy was to open a dental practice catering to the needs of pediatric patients in Morrisville and its surrounding area,” Dr. Tu said. “We really try to provide quality dental care in a safe, welcoming dental environment – that serves children – from infants to teens – and provides comprehensive dental care for kids in the community.”

‘We…take our time providing the best positive dental visit possible.’

DR. JENNY TU Pediatric Dentist, Little Smiles Dental

That environment involves providing a family-like atmosphere – including televisions on the ceiling, I-pads, nitrous oxide and extensive prize awards for great behavior. “Our facility is bright, and warm – and our staff is welcoming, and will listen to parents,” Dr. Tu said. “We never want patients or families to feel rushed. We will take our time providing the best positive dental visit possible.”

Dr. Tu – a married mother of two children – stresses they she and her team really care about “their kids” – and try to partner with parents to keep their children’s teeth and smiles healthy.

“We are a small practice and spend time with our families, educating them about the dental health of their kids,” she

‘We try to make the child’s first dental visit a positive one.’ She noted. “ We emphasize preventive dental care visits at age one.”

And because Pediatric Dentists must have an additional two to three years of post dental school training, Dr. Tu explains that they tend to recognize problems and educate parents early on the growth and development of their children’s teeth.

“Pediatric Dentists can offer education on dental health, oral hygiene, behavioral management techniques (with and without sedation), restorative care, planning for space maintenance, and orthodontic evaluations,” she said. “Essentially, our mission is to provide quality dental care to our pediatric patients with the utmost confidence and care.”

Little Smiles Dental also believes in supporting the community, such as sponsoring local elementary school carnivals, swim teams and other organizations with a focus on children. Which, of course, fits into Dr. Tu’s basic priority on supporting families and children.

“I always strive to give kids a great dental experience,” she stressed. “And put them on the right path for great dental health.”

Dr. Jenny Tu and staff

DR. JENNY TU PROFILE

POSITION: Pediatric Dentist Owner, Little Smiles Dental

YEARS IN POSITION: 16 years as Pediatric Dentist (5 years at Little Smiles Dental)

EDUCATION: Columbia University; Presbyterian Hospital NY (residency)

FAMILY: Husband, Calvin; two children (Katie,13; Ryan 11)

PETS: Oscar (cat) INTERESTS: Running half-marathons, movies, restaurants

LITTLE SMILES DENTAL

Little Smiles Dental is located at 3735 Davis Drive, Suite 125, in Morrisville. For information, call 919-439-9998 or visit littlesmilesdentalnc.com

YEAR OPENED: 2014

OWNER: Dr. Jenny Tu

ADDRESS: 3735 Davis Drive, Ste 125, Morrisville

WEBSITE: littlesmilesdentalnc.com

PHONE: 919-439-9998

Little Smiles Dental in Morrisville, NC.