Westchester Pediatric Dentistry

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How are Appointments Scheduled?
Do I Stay with My Child During the Visit?
What About Finances?
The Staff

How are Appointments Scheduled?

The office attempts to schedule appointments at your convenience and when time is available. Preschool children should be seen in the morning because they are fresher and we can work more slowly with the child for their comfort. School children with a lot of work to be done should be seen in the morning for the same reason. Dental appointments are an excused absence. Missing school can be kept to a minimum when regular dental care is continued.

Since appointed times are reserved exclusively for each patient we ask that you please notify our office 48 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment time if you are unable to keep your appointment. Another patient who needs our care could be scheduled if we have sufficient time to notify them. We realize that unexpected things can happen, but we ask for your assistance in this regard.
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Do I Stay with My Child During the Visit?

We ask that you allow your child to accompany our staff through the dental experience. We are all highly experienced in helping children overcome anxiety. Separation anxiety is not uncommon in children, so please try not to be concerned if your child exhibits some negative behavior. This is normal and will soon diminish. Studies and experience have shown that most children over the age of 3 react more positively when permitted to experience the dental visit on their own and in an environment designed for children.
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What About Finances?

Payment for professional services is due at the time dental treatment is provided. Every effort will be made to provide a treatment plan which fits your timetable and budget, and gives your child the best possible care. We accept cash, personal checks, debit cards and most major credit cards. We do not accept or file dental insurance. However, we will be happy to provide you with an insurance receipt at each visit. These are standard forms you attach to your insurance papers or simply submit to your "flex spending."
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Our Staff

Our office administrator is Mrs. Denise Martin, a graduate of NYU Dental School and Certified Dental Auxiliary. Her career in pediatrics started as a kindergarten teacher’s aide, before she entered the dental field. When you call the office you will likely speak with Denise. She helps with all the practical and supportive issues parents have. Warm and bright, she keeps all the details organized so that the children can receive the finest care. Denise attends several continuing education courses every year in order to stay on the cutting edge of pediatric dentistry and is working on her own training program to promote excellence in “parent-care”.

Kids are special and in our office they are number 1!

Mrs. Michelle Riggio is a graduate of NYU Dental School. She is a Registered Dental Hygienist (with expanded functions) and mother of two. She has been working in the dental field since 1991 and has a real love of parents and children. Michelle oversees the coordination of Children’s Oral Health Month for the preschools in Westchester and Connecticut. If your child’s school would like to participate, feel free to call Michelle! Michelle is also working with Dr. Madigan on a preventive care research project. Michelle also organizes the staff’s yearly training in pediatric advanced life support.

Michelle is an expert on sealants and preventive care, so parents should feel free to ask her questions about these topics.

Mrs. Angela Nunez holds a certificate in dental assisting from the Westchester training program, and has over ten years experience in pediatric dental assisting. She and her husband are raising two beautifully behaved daughters who are good students, too. Angela is a stickler for cleanliness. In addition to supervising the sterilization and proper handling of instruments, she is the one responsible for the general care and decorating of the office. You will see her imaginative window treatments and seasonal décor. She has “secret powers” she uses to make every child feel like a winner.

Ms. Lori Higgins started ten years ago with us as a dental assistant and has gone on to become a Registered Dental Hygienist with a degree from NYU. Lori is always taking classes. When she is not working with the children on preventive care she is studying, or doing behind-the-scenes work, such as making sure we are getting back to referring doctors about the children’s care. Lori coordinates contacts with other professionals to make sure each child is getting optimum care.
	L-R: Lori with Michelle & Dr. Madigan

L-R: Lori, Michelle, Denise, Angela

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Mr. Mitch Brathwaite received his dental training in the military, where it is understood that pediatrics is the starting point for a life of excellent oral health. Mitch has served military families around the globe before being recruited by our office. Mitch has special training in treating children under general anesthesia, under light sedation, and in hospital dentistry. Mitch is an expert in child/adult communication. Mitch is raising a preschooler and an honor-roll “tween” daughter.

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Antonia is a quiet dental assistant that relates beautifully to the timid little ones. She is expecting a son this spring. Antonia received her training at Westchester, and is a perfectionist in her work. Her specialty is in taking radiographs using the digital system.

L-R: Denise, Michelle, Dr. Madigan, and Dr. Patel

Sometimes visitors drop in unexpectedly.

Dress Up Day
On a Dress Up Day Mitch was the number 5, Denise and Michelle were bugs,
Dr. Madigan was Sponge Bob, Angela was a cat, and Antonia was the Tooth Fairy

Sometimes Dr. Madigan is in princess clothes and sometimes...

she is dressed up like Sponge Bob.

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