Dr. Laila Baharloo Hishaw, D.D.S.

Pediatric Dentistry

NPI: 1700895216

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Contact Information

Address

5920 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
STE 110
Tucson, AZ 85741

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Fax

(520) 544-4172

About This Provider

Dr. Laila Hishaw is a pediatric dentist in Tucson with 20 years of experience helping children and teens keep their teeth healthy and bright. She earned her dental degree with honors from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and completed specialized training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Hishaw is board-certified and recognized as a fellow by both the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the International College of Dentists, and she was named one of Tucson's Top Dentists. Beyond her practice, she founded Diversity in Dentistry Mentorships Inc. to help more underrepresented dentists enter the field, and she's an author of a best-selling book about children's dental care. When you visit Dr. Hishaw, you're choosing a dentist who is deeply committed to your family's oral health and to making dentistry more welcoming for everyone.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio, 2-year Residency in Pediatric Dentistry
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, DDS with Honors in Pediatric Dentistry
  • Pepperdine University, B.A. in Sports Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Fellow of the International College of Dentists (FICD)
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)

Credential: D.D.S.

NPI registered: 08/05/2006

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryAdolescent dentistryChildren's oral healthTooth whitening in children

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Arizona Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Dental Association
  • Southern Arizona Dental Society (House Delegate)

Awards & Recognition

  • Tucson's Top Dentist™
  • Featured on Discovery Health Channel's 'Mystery Diagnosis' series for diagnosing a rare neurological disorder

Beyond the Office

Founder of Diversity in Dentistry Mentorships Inc. (non-profit)

Anesthesia Evaluator for the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners

Speaker and lecturer nationally on pediatric dentistry and diversity in dentistry

Presentations to area health professionals and colleagues nationwide

Co-authored research articles on tooth whitening in children

Author of Amazon best-seller 'Cavity-Free Kids: How to Care For Your Kids' Teeth From Birth Through Their Teenage Years'

Mother of three children

Works to increase representation of underrepresented dentists in the dental field

Lectures nationally on pediatric dentistry, diversity in dentistry, racial/ethnic/cultural disparities in healthcare, burnout prevention, and topics relevant to women in dentistry

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