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  • Best of Rhode Island 
    Pediatric Dentistry 2016.

    Rhode Island Monthly has named us one of the state's top Pediatric Dentist once again in 2016.

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  • Compassion. Expertise.
    Your Child's Dental Home.

    Southern Rhode Island's most active and trusted pediatric dentists for over twenty years. 

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  • Dr. Shannon and Candy and staff are so great. They have always addressed our dental issues promptly and professionally. Excellent personalities too.
  • "I have a 2 year old that actually enjoys going to the dentist! It's clear they love what they do there and do a great job!"by Courtney 
  • "Dr. Capalbo is wonderful with kids. She has so much patience and knows how to calm my daughter's fears. I would not go to any other dentist with my children." by Anonymous
  • Ray came home excited and happy today. Thank you for making him comfortable and we appreciate the care you gave him.
  • We love the staff at Children's Dentistry of Westerly!!!! The staff is always so friendly and my girls always feel at ease when we are there. They even get excited when we drive past their plaza in between appointments. Valerie G.
  • Very smart and knowledgable dentists. They are also very nice with good senses of humor. All three of my children enjoy their visits to Drs. Capalbo and Shannon.
  • Today was our first visit with Dr. Capalbo and it was a great experience. The staff was friendly, efficient, and welcoming to me and my kids.
  • A great visit as always... And no cavities!  - Adam F., Westerly RI
  • "Absolutely LOOOOOVE this practice! My kids look forward to going to the dentist! Everyone is super friendly and really make my kids feel at ease. I'd never go anywhere else:)" by Anonymous
  • We love going to your offices. It was our son's first time at the dentist and he felt very comfortable. Dr. Capalbo is great.
  • Very happy when the staff called me to see if I would like to come in sooner than our appointment next week. Dr. Shannon and Dr. Capalbo fantastic. The staff is great too.
  • I just wanted to say everyone is amazing with my kids I love to take my kids there great clean place everyone works great together
  • Everything was great Evan always like to go for his visit, I think its the games! Staff is all great and so are the DR. thanks for making it a good experience for him
  • As always, a thorough visit with extremely thorough consideration given both to my daughter and to me as a parent! Clear, detailed and very helpful explanations, viewing of films, and a "look" into my daughter's mouth for first-hand understanding. Terrific Dental Practice!
  • We love Dr. Shannon and Dr. Capalbo! Always a positive experience and the kids love them!
  • "It was our first visit to this Dentist Office and my son needed to have 2 teeth pulled for the first time. The dentist and assistant were so great with my son and explained everything and it was done and over in minutes. I could not have asked for a better experience and I highly recommend them."by Erica K.
  • Diane and Dr. Capalbo were kind and excellent with Jaxson!! They explained things on his level and were very gentle and patient. Thank you!!
  • "Everyone is wonderful at Children's Dentistry. My son feels very comfortable there." by S.F.
  • Drs. Shannon and Capalbo are both wonderful with my kids. They are personable and get the job done as quickly as possible.
  • My son had to have teeth extracted and was very anxious, because of a previous bad experience. Dr. Capalbo was so amazing! She calmly talked my son through each step, soothing his concerns all along the way. She also used humor well. He had the procedure done and didn't even realize he had had the "numbing shots," the part he was most anxious about. Thank you, Dr. Capalbo!
  • "I Love the Wakefield office, it has such an open feeling. The kids love being able to see and hear each other while they are having their teeth cleaned at the same time. It's time efficient for parents and calming for children."by Anonymous 
  • As always, the staff and the Doctor was AMAZING!
  • "Dr. Shannon is the best. My children are always so well taken care of when we visit the dentist!!"by MS 
  • We absolutely love this office! Dr. Capalbo, Dr. Shannon, and all of the staff are fantastic.
  • It was our first time, my daughter who is 22 months had a great visit! Everyone was nice, and helpful. They even helped make her feel very comfortable, which is a plus since a lot of people don't enjoy going to the dentist. Thank you Children's dentistry of Westerly keep up the great work!!!
  • "Dr. Capalbo is pretty, witty, and wise!"R.M.
  • another great appointment, highly recommend Dr Shannon and the whole Children's Dentistry team
  • Great work... Great people = a great experience!
  • "As always all 3 children were seen promptly and quickly. The ability that Dr. Shannon has to connect with my autistic one never ceases to amaze."by CLN
  • It went very well. The new doctor was very nice.
  • My girls love coming to visit Kim for their dental appointments! They are very accommodating and friendly. The waiting room and exam rooms have great toys to keep them entertained too! Dr. Shannon and Dr. Capalbo are very patient with my girls. I won't take them anywhere else!!
  • "No waiting to be seen. Hygienist was thorough and kind. Dr. Capalbo is great. We actually look forward to our dental appointments!"by Anonymous 
  • I am so grateful that my children have such great dental care. Thank you!
  • "How do you not love Dr. Shannon!! Never any fear. He has always taken his time, explained everything,and always encouraged my son. He is the best kids dentist in Rhode Island - Maybe the world ;0) !!"byTeri B.
  • My girls see Dr. Capablo. She's warm, personable, and fantastic with kids! We love her! Visits are quick and effective. We would definitely recommend her to anyone!
  • Tucker's procedure went very well. Dr. Capalbo did an excellent job of explaining what she was going to do. She used kid friendly language. Between her and LaDawne they both worked quickly and efficiently keeping Tucker's mind off what was going on.
  • We had an amazing visit today!! Everyone was great. For a nervous, first time mom with an infant the staff was excellent at putting my nerves at ease! Couldn't have asked for a better first dentist visit!!
  • My daughter loves Dr. Capalbo though and I think she's extremely nice and courteous to both of us! She does a fantastic job at what she does !
  • Children's Dentistry of Westerly/Wakefield is amazing with my children. They both feel comfortable coming to the dentist to be seen by the hygienists and both Dr. Capalbo and Dr. Shannon. I highly recommend them to everyone. Amy V.
  • I've been coming to Dr. Shannon's office since I was a kid. I've always had such a great experience here. The staff is all so nice! They have all taken such great care of my teeth and my sister and I over the years. As a senior in high school, I won't be having too many more visits with Dr. Shannon before graduating to a different dentist, but I will always remember how well taken care of I was here. Such a great office with such great people. Carlie S.
  • "Absolutely love Children's Dentistry of Westerly!! Staff are excellent with kids of all ages. They explain procedures to the kids in a way that is fun and entertaining. I would (and have) recommend them to all of my friends with children."by Anonymous
  • This practice is the best pediatric dental office I have ever brought my children to. Everyone is supper friendly and excellent with kids of all ages I am planning to stay with them until my kids have to leave. Thank you for the fantastic care you give to all of my kids.
  • "Always a wonderful experience. My daughter is always put at ease by the staff." by Jessica
  • The staff is wonderful and our appointments are always on time! Everyone is very comforting, especially when you have a 2 year old who is nervous about a check up! They make the parents feel at ease. Megan G.
  • I was very impressed with Dr. Shannon and his quick response to an after hours emergency with my daughter's issue. He called me right back on a Saturday and called in some medication for her until she could be seen on Monday morning. I am grateful for all of the amazing staff at Children's Dentistry.
  • Going to the dentist is a breeze at Children's Dentistry of Westerly, thank you! - Marcey C., Stonington, CT
  • Our son Matthew is very apprehensive before each visit but by the time his visit is over he asks if he can go again! Starting with the receptionist & the 2 awesome hygentist who make him feel like a VIP & then ending with Dr Capalbo, his apprehension melts away to an enjoyable visit! Thanks for all you do & keep up the great work!!!!
  • What an amazing experience! From the moment we stepped in the office, I think my two year old was at ease due to the kid friendly office! The staff was amazing and so informative! I was very impressed all around!
  • Another great experience. We love to see Kim & Dr. Shannon.
  • Excellent all round care for Isabelle. She enjoyed the visit.
  • We were referred by a family member and we absolutely love everyone and always feel welcome. The best place ever.
  • We love this dental practice. Both Drs. Shannon and Capalbo are knowledgeable and great with kids of all ages.
  • Excellent! Miss Bonnie was beyond informative and helpful!!! She really seemed to care about Bonsa's visit!!
  • We love Dr. Shannon and Dr. Capalbo. They along with their friendly staff make my children extremely comfortable and safe. They have never been nervous to go to the dentist, and they know at a really young age how important it is to take care of their teeth and keep the "sugar bugs" away.
  • Excellent as always, thanks so much!

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