Business Details
13 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Child's Dental Home in Langley
Primary Care Pediatric Dentistry is dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate dental care for children, recognizing the unique needs of each patient. Our mission is to serve as your child's dental home, fostering comfort and acceptance through a child-friendly team and environment. We prioritize preventive care, including fluoride treatments and dental sealants, while offering restorative services, trauma care, and interceptive orthodontics.Our approach integrates behavior management techniques tailored to each child's needs, utilizing nitrous oxide, oral sedation, or general anesthesia when necessary. With a focus on education, we guide families in oral hygiene, diet, and injury prevention to establish lifelong healthy habits. Our team, led by Dr. Jennifer Howson-Jones, combines specialized training and a passion for pediatric care to ensure positive dental experiences.
Services
Preventive Dentistry
Restorative Treatments
Sedation Dentistry
Interceptive Orthodontics
Emergency Care
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Specialized pediatric dentistry training with 2-3 years beyond dental school
- Child-friendly environment with tailored behavior management techniques
- Focus on preventive care to minimize future dental interventions
- Emergency services available for urgent dental needs
- Comprehensive education on oral health for parents and children
Services
Preventive Dentistry
Regular examinations and cleanings to maintain oral health. Includes fluoride applications, sealants, and hygiene instruction. Prevents cavities through early intervention and education on proper brushing, flossing, and diet.
Restorative Treatments
Addresses tooth decay and damage with fillings, stainless steel crowns, and baby root canals. Preserves dental function and aesthetics while minimizing discomfort during procedures for children.
Sedation Dentistry
Offers nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and general anesthesia for anxious or uncooperative patients. Ensures safe, stress-free treatment while maintaining patient comfort and procedural efficiency.
Interceptive Orthodontics
Monitors and guides dental development using space maintainers and habit appliances. Addresses bite issues and crowding early to reduce future orthodontic needs.
Emergency Care
Treats trauma, infections, and acute pain outside regular hours. Provides immediate relief for injuries, broken teeth, and severe toothaches with child-friendly pain management.
People
Dr. Jennifer Howson-Jones
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Howson-Jones earned her dentistry degree from the University of Sydney and a pediatric specialty from the University of Alabama. She teaches at UBC and focuses on compassionate care for children.
Teresa
Office Manager
With 15 years in the Langley school district and nursing experience, Teresa manages operations and prioritizes children's well-being in every interaction.
Sheena
Receptionist
A Langley native with dental reception certification, Sheena connects families to care while volunteering in youth organizations for 15 years.
Nikki
Dental Assistant
Specializing in pediatric dentistry since 2018, Nikki creates fun experiences for children and graduated from CDI College with a focus on gentle care.
Leah
Dental Hygienist
A valedictorian from the Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene, Leah educates patients on oral health with a gentle, personalized approach to care.
Questions
When should my child first visit a pediatric dentist?
The Canadian Dental Association recommends a child's first dental visit by age one or when the first tooth erupts.
What services do you offer for children with dental anxiety?
We use nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and behavior management techniques to ensure comfortable experiences for anxious children.
How do you accommodate children with special needs?
Our office is handicap-accessible, and we tailor treatments to accommodate physical, medical, or developmental conditions.
What preventive care measures do you recommend?
We emphasize fluoride treatments, dental sealants, oral hygiene instruction, and dietary counseling to prevent cavities.
Do you handle dental emergencies for children?
Yes, we provide emergency care for dental trauma, infections, and acute pain outside regular appointments.
Reviews (7)
Kirstin Szoo
Nov 17, 2021
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Cleanings can only be done on Thursdays for some reason which makes it difficult to get an appointment when you are a working parent. Initial interactions with Jenn and other staff were great, earlier this year though she was quite rude because we were delayed getting in for a cleaning when it was covid, all offices were closed and they changed to only doing cleanings on Thursdays.
Marina Pinchukova
Oct 04, 2020
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I brought my child with a tooth pain today. I got charged $151 for 20 minutes examination. Nothing was done to help my child. This place did not tell me that they cannot do the filling today. I understand they need to do examination but they do filings what is the EMERGENCY then? My child has severe pain cannot eat. I have bad experience with this place.
True North West Academy
Aug 07, 2020
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During care was "good" by the dentist. Their ability for post care and transitional care from child to adult is very poor and I would not recommend this dentist due to their inability to progress the patient to an appropriate care giver.
Sarah Newman
Oct 14, 2019
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Worst experience weve ever had at any dentist has been at this place. I highly recommend you DO NOT GO THERE!!! Without asking just saying she was going to fix my child teeth. She put 6 silver crowns (looks ridiculous) 3 baby root canals, pulled a tooth and put a spacer. For a bloody 5 year old!
Ive just been told by other people they do work when they dont have to and its a money grab. I will be speaking with a lawyer about this!
Ive just been told by other people they do work when they dont have to and its a money grab. I will be speaking with a lawyer about this!
Jessica Locke
Aug 29, 2019
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I really liked this dentist so it is a shame that we will have to be finding a new one for our son. The lady in the office was so rude today to me after having many phone calls she informed me that my son's appointment was to be pushed back because of an emergency with a younger child which I totally understand but the new time did not work for me cause of work and my son would benefit better from an appointment first thing in the morning because of his disabilities and medication which he would not be able to take because of the sedation. After trying to accommodate the new time I was not able
Kimberley Slind
Sep 23, 2016
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AMAZING! We have been seeing Dr. Howson Jones since she opened. We were concerned our son was going to have a tough time as he has always been nervous around doctors, but she and her staff did an amazing job of making it fun, and working up to getting a full cleaning! He goes now with no problem and his sister has been able to watch this positive experience and begs to go to the dentist!! 5 Stars!!!
Melissa Taylor
Sep 11, 2016
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We love Jen and her staff. They're always warm, friendly and great with my kids. My son has autism and I was worried how he would handle the dentist. Jen and her staff were great with him explaining everything they are doing and letting touch and experience the tools. Needless to say he loved going there and always asks when's his next appointment.
