Dr. Laurie Birsch, D.D.S.
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1629276498
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Dr. Laurie Birsch is a pediatric dentist in Portsmouth, VA with 19 years of experience helping children feel comfortable and confident at the dentist. She completed advanced training in special patient care at Albert Einstein School of Medicine and served in the US Army Dental Corps, where she discovered her passion for working with kids. Dr. Birsch and her team create a warm, friendly environment where children learn that dental visits can actually be fun while receiving expert care for cavity prevention, gum health, and early childhood tooth decay. She is accepting new patients and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Special Care Dentistry Association, reflecting her commitment to specialized, compassionate pediatric care.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, Medical College of Virginia, 1999
- Dental Fellowship in Special Patient Care, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, Montifiore Medical Center, Rose F. Kennedy Center, Bronx, NY, 2004
- 1-Year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency, Landstuhl, Germany
Credential: D.D.S.
NPI registered: 07/03/2007
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Virginia Society of Pediatric Dentistry
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Special Care Dentistry Association
Beyond the Office
US Army Dental Corps service, stationed in Germany with Health Professions Scholarship
Followed in her father's footsteps as a dentist, starting as a dental assistant in his general dentistry practice
Discovered her calling in pediatric dentistry through mentorship in the US Army Dental Corps
Specializes in making children comfortable at the dentist—patients often don't want to leave the office
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