Dr. Caroline Hu, D.M.D

Pediatric Dentistry

NPI: 1447487798

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Contact Information

Address

2629 FOOTHILL BLVD
#381
La Crescenta, CA 91214

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Languages

Chinese, English, Hindi, Urdu

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About This Provider

Dr. Caroline Hu is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 17 years of experience caring for children of all needs in La Crescenta. She specializes in working with children who have autism, ADHD, Down's Syndrome, and sensory challenges, as well as treating craniofacial conditions and performing tooth extractions and crowns. Dr. Hu earned her dental degree with honors from Nova Southeastern University and completed specialized training in pediatric dentistry, and she is fluent in Chinese, English, Hindi, and Urdu. She believes in helping kids feel calm and comfortable by explaining everything before she does it, and she works closely with parents and her team to teach families how to keep teeth healthy. Dr. Hu is currently accepting new patients and brings a warm, personalized approach to every child's dental care.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • Graduate Training in Pediatric Dentistry, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, New Jersey (2012-2013)
  • Doctorate, College of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (honors student, 95th percentile)
  • Dental Education in Pakistan (began 2003)
  • Advanced Education in General Dentistry, Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Acute Life Support (PALS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)
  • Board Certified Pediatric Dentist (2016)

Credential: D.M.D

NPI registered: 06/14/2009

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryChildren with special needs (autism, ADHD, Down's Syndrome, sensory processing disorders)Craniofacial abnormalitiesWisdom teeth removalBaby teeth extractionDental crownsEmergency dentistryMercury-free fillingsPrenatal dental careInfant dental health

Technology & Equipment

  • CBCT Scan
  • Dental Monitoring

Professional Memberships

  • American Dental Association
  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • California Society of Pediatric Dentistry

Awards & Recognition

  • 2006 National Dean's List Honoree
  • Numerous awards and honors during dental training in Pakistan and the U.S.

Beyond the Office

Clinical Professor and supervised residents at Lutheran Medical Center

Supervised residents at Columbia Medical Center

Worked at NYC School-Based Dental Clinic delivering preventative and comprehensive dental care to elementary school children

Born and raised in Pakistan

Fluent in four languages

Loves California's sunny climate

Enjoys dragon boat racing on San Fernando Valley lakes

Enjoys reading, cycling, and hiking California's terrains and valleys

Licensed to practice in California and New York

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