Dr. Erik Harrington is a pediatric dentist in Dallas with 19 years of experience caring for children's teeth. He earned his dental degree from Texas A&M and holds special certifications in pediatric advanced life support and pediatric dentistry. Dr. Harrington treats all children, including those with special needs, and focuses on making dental care safe, affordable, and positive for every patient. He is deeply involved in his community, including helping lead efforts to expand access to dental care for children in Texas. Dr. Harrington is accepting new patients and believes in working hard with care and kindness to keep every child safe and comfortable.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Master of Business Administration in Organizational Development - University of North Texas, Denton TX
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and History - University of Texas, Austin & Dallas TX
Baylor UniversityMedical School, 2004
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Sciences - Texas A&M Health Science Center
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) - Texas A&M Health Science Center

Board Certifications

Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support
Diplomate – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 10/04/2007

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric DentistryExtractionsFillingsSealants on permanent teethTreatment of healthy patientsTreatment of special needs patientsTreatment of medically compromised patientsGA dentistry (General Anesthesia)

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Association of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Texas Dental Association
Texas Association of Pediatric Dentistry
Texas Oral Health Coalition (past chairman, current board member)
Dallas County Dental Society
Greater Dallas Pediatric Dentistry

Awards & Recognition

American College of Dentists: Outstanding Senior Dental Student
The Academy of Operative Dentistry: Outstanding Senior Award
American Association of Dental Research: Outstanding Senior Award
American Association of Dental Research: Distinguished Service Award
Ruth L. Kirchstein National Research Service Award
D Magazine, Best in D Magazine, List of Best Dentists in Dallas [2013-'16, '19-'21, '23]
Child Magazine, 'Mom Approved', List of Best Pediatric Dentists in Dallas [2013-'24]
Texas Oral Health Coalition, Oral Health Champion [2017]

Beyond the Office

Founder - Harrington Student Wellness Endowment – Texas A&M Mental Health Foundation

Former Chair - Texas Oral Health Coalition

Current member - Children's Health Dallas Credentialing Committee

Dental Director - DFW / Texas Dental Ranch at Blue Cloud

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