Papineau and Farthing have extensive training and experience in treating the dental needs of infants, children, and teenagers. Their goal is to help your child establish a routine of dental care that will last a lifetime. Welcome to the pediatric dental office of Scott D. Papineau, PharmD, DDS and Annette T. Farthing, DDS.
We provide specialized dentistry for children and adolescents in a child-friendly environment. As pediatric dentists, we focus on preventive care to help each child grow a healthy smile that will last a lifetime. Our practice utilizes the most modern and effective methods for routine dental cleanings and restorations as well as dental emergencies and trauma, oral conscious sedation, IV sedation, and treatment under general anesthesia.
We provide specialized dentistry for children and adolescents in a child-friendly environment. As pediatric dentists, we focus on preventive care to help each child grow a healthy smile that will last a lifetime. Our practice utilizes the most modern and effective methods for routine dental cleanings and restorations as well as dental emergencies and trauma, oral conscious sedation, IV sedation, and treatment under general anesthesia.
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Dr. Annette Farthing graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from Indiana University. She attended dental school at Indiana University School of Dentistry and completed her pediatric dental residency at James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children. Dr. Farthing has had extensive training and more than 30 years of experience in treating the dental needs of infants, children, and teenagers.
Our practice is committed to providing you and your family with safe, gentle, high-quality dental care. We understand that your child may feel anxious about visiting the dentist. We are sensitive to children's needs and it is our goal to make your child feel comfortable visiting our practice while providing the best care possible.
The cost of treatment may vary depending on your child's individual needs and treatment plan. We will discuss with you the cost of treatment and each of your available payment plan options before your child begins treatment, so that you can make the best choice for your child and your family. Your child's smile can last forever, and we want to make it as easy as possible to receive the best dental care whenever needed.
Below are common questions and our answers about the best way to care for children's teeth. We recommend that you make an appointment to see the dentist as soon as your child gets his first tooth. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children be seen by six months after their first tooth erupts, or at one year of age, whichever comes first.
Reviews (14)
Andrea Sisson
Dec 07, 2021
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Amber Spear
Oct 21, 2021
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My daughter and son have been going here since they were 2 years old. I see a lot of reviews on the scare of parents not wanting to let their child go back without them;TRUST ME! The child tends to act worse when a parent is in the room of a dentist yes us as parents are their comfort zone but I promise it’s just like taking a child to day care or school they are angels all day and when they see us it’s like they go crazy and ready to release any emotion possible! The dentist back there have a task to do and a certain amount of time to get it done and get it done right! It takes a special kind
Shannon Mansfield
Oct 18, 2021
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These people are not interested in your child’s suffering. I have waited for almost two weeks, sent X-rays and was lead to believe my child was scheduled at the location I called however the office staff had clearly dropped the ball and when I showed up for my appointment I was quickly notified I was at the wrong location so as any good patient I quickly tried to call multiple times and when I was finally was able to talk to someone they told me since I was going to be past their 10 minute last policy…a whole additional 5 minutes they would not see my 5yr old. Their policy is more important
Brianna Newkirk
Oct 17, 2021
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Very friendly staff, very clean facility, great time-efficiency, over all everyone works as a team to get the kiddos in and out fast as well as have the best experience as they can. My 2 oldest go, an they go alone back every time and don’t mind at all. They also go over all treatment each time in a quiet room for any questions and understanding. Never have had a bad experience! Great work! Highly recommended, btw my kids are 4 & 7, started going around 2 & 4 never had a bad experience.
Ahf Service Desk
Sep 26, 2021
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JoeyJoeCD
Sep 15, 2021
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You get to pick out a toy from the drawer after each appointment, i usually got a star fish so i could use it as a ninja star... they are now my nephews and they wont stop throwing them at me when im minding my own business... any way they gave me great teeth and greatly painful little ninjas. 5 stars!
Chelsea Short
Sep 14, 2021
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Shauni Stroup
Aug 29, 2021
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My almost 3 year old son fractured his tooth so we had to be seen on short notice. I called around 3pm and was able to get an appointment for 8:30 the following morning! I was so worried about not being able to go back with him to his exam, worried he would be scared and cry and have a meltdown. When they came to get me so they could discuss his exam he came running out of the room smiling and holding a new toy frog. They were so great with him and he was much better than he would have been if I’d gone back with him. 10/10 Recommend! Staff was incredibly friendly!
Rachel Wagner
Aug 20, 2021
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Dr Scott is very nice. The office is great with children. They explain to the child what they are doing without using scary words like “shot” when getting dental work done. The office staff are all supper nice. I also personally appreciate the Christian music playing I’m the lobby. Treatment plans with cost are given if treatment is need so you know what your financial responsibility will be. I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a good pediatric dentist!
Laila Cash
Jan 27, 2021
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Amy Jent Browning
Jan 26, 2021
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Jennifer Young
Nov 11, 2020
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I always wanted to send my child to Annette - having known her since I was a kid. And today was our daughter’s first time. I was nervous for her. But as I knew it, Annette had amazing staff and our daughter went back by herself- age 3. She had no problems. No crying. And left smiling. And that’s how I rate a pediatric dentist. Of course, you are wonderful in your faith and family too. And obviously overflows into your practice.
Sarah St Aubin Tobias
Jun 24, 2020
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It is June 24th @8:45 am and I have found that instead of taking the proper precautions to keep the Southside safe, this office is not requiring masks in the lobby....or temping anyone coming into this office. This is extremely dangerous for the staff and patients. Not having the wherewithal to take these precautions as a medical professional is… extremely concerning during these times. I've taken my children here happily for years, instead, now we will be searching for a new care provider who is taking this very seriously .... these are not extreme measures....you are a medical treatment
Cathy Graham
Jan 30, 2020
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