Dr. Derrick Emery Cantu, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1205064169
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Languages
American Sign Language (ASL), English, Spanish
Insurance Accepted
About This Provider
Dr. Derrick Cantu is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 17 years of experience caring for children's smiles in San Antonio, Texas. He specializes in helping kids who feel anxious about dental visits—and he has a special talent for it, using magic tricks and a fun office environment complete with arcade games, a playhouse, and colorful themed rooms to keep children calm and entertained. Dr. Cantu also has expertise in treating children with special needs and provides a full range of services from cleanings and cavity treatment to protective sealants. He speaks English, Spanish, and American Sign Language, and accepts most major insurance plans including GEHA, Guardian, Humana, Aetna, and Cigna. Dr. Cantu believes the best dental care comes from building genuine relationships with families and treating every child with the patience and gentleness he'd want for his own.
Specialties
- 1
Education & Training
Board Certifications
- Board-certified pediatric dentist
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 06/30/2009
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Beyond the Office
Dr. Cantu knows magic tricks to entertain nervous children
Office features retro arcade games (Pac-Man), an indoor playhouse, and hand-painted murals in themed treatment rooms
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