Welcome to Ascend Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Van Duker Focuses On Kid-Friendly Care For All Ages

Dr. Mark Van Duker has the skills, expertise, and child-friendly attitude necessary to provide an exceptional experience for kids of all ages. He loved his experience with his own childhood pediatric dentist. Along with his experience in healthcare and passion for building relationships, this inspired him to choose pediatric dentistry as his specialty after dental school.

As a board-certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Van Duker exclusively treats children. From infants and toddlers to older kids, pre-teens, and teenagers, he provides truly exceptional treatment for kids as they grow, learn, and develop. You can trust Dr. Van Duker and our expert dental team to set your child up for a lifetime of healthy, bright smiles.

Making Kids And Parents Feel Welcome And Comfortable

Feeling stressed about your busy schedule, nervous kids, and managing their dental visit? Don’t be! At Ascend Pediatric Dentistry, we’ve taken all the steps we can to create a comforting, relaxing environment for your family.

In our waiting room, we have plenty of seating, a dedicated play area, and an iPad station. And in each patient operating room, we have plenty of other amenities like TVs with Netflix, noise-canceling headphones, weighted (and regular) blankets, and more. Come in, get comfortable, and prepare for an exceptional dental experience.

Offering Comprehensive Care For Every Child

Whether you need a first visit for your toddler or infant, routine care for an older child, or dental treatment for your special needs child, we’re here to help. By offering a wide variety of treatments in-house, we minimize referrals and simplify the treatment process. Our areas of focus include:

• Preventive care – With great at-home oral hygiene and routine six-month visits, your child can virtually eliminate their risk of common oral health issues like cavities. At Ascend Pediatric Dentistry, we provide expert preventive care, as well as the education you and your children need to keep their smiles healthy at home.
  
  
• Emergency dentistry – Whether they crack a molar on a snack or knock a tooth out while playing at the park, Dr. Van Duker is here to help get your little ones out of pain and back to their daily routine. We offer same-day emergency dentistry, and can even see patients after hours for time-sensitive dental injuries.
  
  
• Sedation options – If your child is nervous about their visit, has special needs, or is in pain due to an oral injury, we’ve got what they need to relax and stay comfortable. We offer a full suite of sedation options including laughing gas, oral sedation, IV sedation, and even general anesthesia. No matter the situation, we can make sure your child feels safe, comfortable, and relaxed.
  
  
• Special needs – Dr. Van Duker is passionate about serving children with special needs. In college, he volunteered with special needs children and adults. This experience was so rewarding that it inspired him to choose pediatric dentistry as his specialty after dental school. Whether your little one has a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or any other type of special need, Dr. Van Dukder can provide custom-tailored dental care that ensures their smile stays healthy.

Make Ascend Dentistry Your Child’s Next Dental Home

If you’re looking for a fun, welcoming, and patient-focused pediatric dentist in Gilbert, Dr. Mark Van Duker and our team are here for you. From routine checkups to complex dental health issues and special needs dentistry, we do it all. So don’t wait. Contact us online or give us a call to schedule an office tour or set up your child’s first appointment today. We’re accepting new patients, and always look forward to meeting more members of our local community!