Why Choose A Pediatric Dentist?
Why choose a pediatric dentist and how do they differ from "regular dentists"? A pediatric dentist is a specialist who is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teen-age years. During this "growth" phase of a child, special approaches are needed in dealing with their behavior, and guiding their dental growth and development in order to avoid future dental problems. The pediatric dentist is best qualified to meet those needs. Children are our only patients, and all our training is devoted to meeting their specialized needs.
Did you know pediatric dentists have an additional two years of training to acquaint them with the special needs and remedies available to children? That's right! In addition to learning the most up-to-date treatments available for a wide variety of children's dental problems, we also learn how to deal with the behavioral aspects of children, how to make them feel comfortable about the treatment they are receiving, and to make the experience pleasant. Additionally, we are trained and qualified to treat special needs children, including those with mental or physical challenges.
There are many areas of prevention and care that are unique to children which the pediatric dentist is specifically trained to identify, treat and prevent. That is why many parents wisely choose a pediatric dentist for their child's dental needs, just as they choose a pediatrician for their medical needs.
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Meet Our Team
  Joseph C. Creech Jr., DDS
Dr. Joe Creech moved to the East Valley from Missouri. He graduated from Westminster College and the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry. He completed his Pediatric Dental Residency at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.
Dr. Creech is Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry and currently serves as an Examiner for this process. In May, 2009, he will take a position as one of 5 Directors of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and will help oversee the examination process for all those seeking Board Certification in Pediatric Dentistry.
He is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and serves as Director for this Department.
Dr. Creech and his wife Teresa have three grown children and live in Gilbert. When he is not working on Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Creech is working on his chipping and putting.
 Bradford J. Ball, DDS
Dr. Brad Ball is a southern California native, having lived in Orange County. He is a graduate of Dixie College, Utah State University and the University of Iowa School of Dentistry. He completed his Residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City.
Dr. Ball is Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Ball is an avid runner and enjoys tennis and golf.
Dr. Ball and his wife Tracy, have three children, Brita, Mason and Emma. They reside in Gilbert. Mason is currently serving a Mission in Germany.
 Kimberly L. Sherrill, DDS
Originally from the East Coast, Dr. Kimberly Sherrill was raised in Martinsville, Virginia. After receiving her undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University, Dr. Sherrill attended dental school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Following graduation, Dr. Sherrill relocated to Seattle, WA and worked as a general dentist in a community health clinic. After three years of general dentistry she moved to Charleston, SC to complete her Pediatric Dental Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Sherrill is Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry.
Kim and her husband Todd live in Tempe with their daughters, Anna and Cate. Kim recently completed the PF Chang Half Marathon. She credits her training to chasing after her kids.
 Donald J. Sanchez, DDS, MS
Dr. Donald Sanchez moved to the East Valley from Kansas City where he spent 4 years as a Clinical Professor at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry. Prior to that, Dr. Sanchez lived in Colorado where he spent over 18 years in private practice.
Dr. Sanchez began the Postgraduate Residency Program in Orthodontics at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and served as its first Director.
Dr. Sanchez and his wife, Becky, have three grown children and one grandson. They live in Mesa.
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