Dr. Derrick Emery Cantu, DDS

Pediatric Dentistry

NPI: 1205064169

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Contact Information

Address

6756 POSS RD
San Antonio, TX 78238

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Languages

American Sign Language (ASL), English, Spanish

Insurance Accepted

GEHAGuardianHumanaAetnaCignaPrincipal

Patient Rating

3.9/ 5.0(7 reviews)
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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

Education & Training

Board Certifications

  • Board-certified pediatric dentist

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 06/30/2009

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryDental anxiety managementSpecial needs dentistryCleaningsProtective sealantsCavity treatmentTooth-colored fillingsCustom crownsDental sedationDental emergencies

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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