Dr. Michelle Stafford is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 18 years of experience creating fun, comfortable dental visits for children in Portland. She founded World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry in 2008 and has designed special spaces just for kids—including a playroom for toddlers and a teen office with arcade games, movies, and comfortable seating. Dr. Stafford focuses on prevention and education, offering nutrition counseling and emergency care while using safe, mercury-free materials. She believes in partnering with families to build healthy dental habits in a positive, adventurous atmosphere. Dr. Stafford is accepting new patients and provides in-office sedation when needed for a calm, caring experience.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Wayne State UniversityResidency Hospital
University Of The PacificUndergraduate School
University Of The Pacific: Arthur A. Dugoni School Of Dentistry

Board Certifications

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Credential: D.D.S.

NPI registered: 05/16/2008

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Areas of Focus

pediatric dentistryeducation and preventionnutrition counselingdiagnosis and treatmentemergency carein-office sedationgeneral anesthesia

Technology & Equipment

mercury-free materials
BPA-free products
biocompatible products

Beyond the Office

Founded the original World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry practice in 2008

Practice features a special playroom for toddler exams

Expanded to include a separate teen office in 2016 with arcade machine, coffee station, massage chair, and movies over dental chairs

Movies on the ceiling in treatment rooms

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