Dr. Carolyn Kerins, DDS,PHD

Pediatric Dentistry

NPI: 1457407181

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Contact Information

Address

3302 GASTON AVE
ROOM 203A
Dallas, TX 75246

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(214) 874-4508

Patient Rating

5.0/ 5.0(45 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Carolyn Kerins is a pediatric dentist in Dallas with 19 years of experience caring for children's smiles. She earned her dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry and went on to complete a pediatric dentistry residency and earn a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, showing her deep commitment to both patient care and dental research. Dr. Kerins specializes in treating children with special health care needs, cleft palates, and jaw disorders, and she's board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Beyond her practice, she teaches the next generation of pediatric dentists as a graduate program director at Baylor College of Dentistry and works with Children's Medical Center Dallas to help kids with complex dental and facial conditions. She's currently accepting new patients.

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Education & Training

  • Certificate, Pediatric Dentistry Residency, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas (2003-2005)
  • Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas (1996-2004)
  • D.D.S., Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas (1998-2002)
  • B.S. Biology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas (1989-1993)

Board Certifications

  • Western Regional Examining Board (2002)
  • Diplomate American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (2007)

Credential: DDS,PHD

NPI registered: 01/26/2007

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryOrofacial cleftsTemporomandibular joint disordersBehavior management in pediatric dental patientsDental caries risk assessmentSpecial health care needs in children

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Southwest Society of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Greater Dallas Pediatric Dentistry Society
  • American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

Beyond the Office

Associate Professor & Graduate Program Director, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Baylor College of Dentistry (2011-present)

Member, Craniofacial Team, Children's Medical Center Dallas (2011-present)

Adjunct Faculty, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2013-present)

Council on Clinical Affairs, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (2008-present)

American Board of Pediatric Dentistry OCE examiner (2010-present)

Editorial board, Pediatric Dentistry (2010-present)

Editorial board, Journal of Dentistry for Children (2010-present)

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