Special Needs Pediatric Dentist in Upper West Side Manhattan

We are your home for compassionate, personalized dental care for those with special needs, including physical, developmental, sensory, or medical considerations.

Every patient is unique and deserves thoughtful attention and priority concern.  We take a flexible, patient-centered approach—adapting the pace of care, communication style, and environment to ensure comfort and trust.

From routine visits to more complex care, our goal is to make each experience as smooth, respectful, and stress-free as possible for both patients and caregivers.

We are happy to accommodate you and your family’s needs as best as we can.

• Longer & flexible appointment times
• Sensory-friendly approach – dim lights, flavor-free formulas, special toothbrushes and instruments, behavior modeling
• Use of music, drawing, smell, and object touch when useful  
• Ceiling TVs in each room; plenty of games, squishy toys, activities to build trust with the dentist 
• Caregiver collaboration: Dr. Amanda has done check-ups in the car, in a purposefully empty office lobby – wherever your child/adult feels most at ease and there is privacy
• Clear, gentle communication
• Feel free to bring in any preferred toys, books, blankets, special objects with you
• Experience with a wide range of needs – including Autism & ABA Therapy, ADHD