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Happy, beautiful smiles are our specialty.
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Meet Dr. Tom Ison
Dr. Thomas Ison is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American College of Dentists.
Dr. Ison grew up in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, a town approximately the same size as Newburgh. He graduated from Fleming County High School where he played basketball and golf, and also participated in theater. He attended Morehead State University for his undergraduate program, and moved on to the University of Kentucky for dental school where he obtained a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree. He returned to his hometown to practice general dentistry for a while before returning to UK for his pediatrics residency. He completed his specialty training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. Dr. Ison then completed a United Cerebral Palsy Fellowship in pediatric dentistry at James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children and Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis.
After completing his fellowship, Dr. Ison moved to Louisville, Kentucky, where he served as the Chief of Dentistry at Kosair Children’s Hospital (now Norton Children’s Hospital.) While there he provided dental care for children in the hospital as well as running a full time dental clinic. After leaving the hospital program, Dr. Ison provided primary dental care in a pediatric private practice in Louisville for over 15 years. With his extensive background in hospital care, Dr. Ison is an expert on care for the medically fragile child, and is comfortable working with these special patients.
Dr. Ison has held faculty appointments at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, University of Louisville School of Dentistry, and Indiana University School of Dentistry. He has lectured on early childhood caries, dental trauma, dental care for the pediatric cancer patient, and pediatric sedation.
In addition to his clinical background, Dr. Ison has held leadership roles in numerous dental professional organizations at the local, state, regional, and national levels. He has been President of both the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry and the Kentucky Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, as well as trustee for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He holds membership in the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Ison served as parliamentarian of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry during the 2021-22 term. This is considered quite an honor, as it is by personal request of the president of the academy and must be approved by the board of directors. He is currently serving as the president of the AAPD, with his term ending in May of 2026. This path includes serving first as secretary, then treasurer, vice president, president elect, and finally president of the national organization, with an active immediate past president year as well. His AAPD activities have allowed him to meet and collaborate with pediatric dentists all over the country, as well as internationally.
Dr. Ison has been married to his wife Connie since 1996. They have one daughter who is a recent graduate of Indiana University. Dr. Ison loves to watch sports of any kind and has learned to love the marching band world, thanks to his daughter. He enjoys playing golf and traveling. The Ison family loves Disney World and visits as often as they can.
We are so happy you have chosen our office for your child. We are always keenly aware of the trust you have given us and strive to deliver the highest pediatric dental care available anywhere.
Your child will find a warm, caring environment where we take time to have fun while we educate and form good life-long dental habits. We are here to answer any questions you may have and encourage open communication with both our patients and their parents.
We will always let you know treatment plans and costs associated prior to the procedure.
We have been treating patients at this office for decades and we consider each patient
that walks through the door a family member.
We are available
Monday - Thursday 8:30 to 4:30
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Our Children's Dental Team
Our friendly staff is devoted to making all our young patients feel at ease. Our staff has extensive experience working with young children, and those with special needs including autism and anxiety. Our assistants and hygienists are gentle and friendly, there is always a lot of laughter in our office.
First Pediatric Dental Visit
Dr. Ison and his team are dedicated to a great dental experience for your child.
We, along with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, recommend you bring your child in by their birthday, or, within 6 months of seeing their first tooth.
During your first visit we will talk about your child’s unique smile and ways to keep it healthy and beautiful for years to come.
Depending on the age of your child, he or she will either be given a knee-to-knee examination (where your baby’s head will rest on our doctor’s knee while their body is on your lap) or a regular exam in the doctor’s chair.
We request that you complete our First Visit Forms prior to arriving for your appointment. This helps our office keep your and everyone else’s scheduled visit on time.
Your initial exam will last approximately 60 minutes. Oral hygiene instructions will also be given with suggestions to help your child care for his or her own teeth. In most cases, we will also clean their teeth on this visit, and provide an evaluation that will outline any existing dental problems and proposed treatment.
Pediatric Dentistry
What is a Pediatric Dentist?
A pediatric dentist has spent a minimum of two years after dental school receiving specialized training dedicated for the unique needs of children. Pediatric dentists provide primary and specialty oral care for infants and children through the teenage years including those with special health needs. Think of pediatric dentists as the pediatricians of dentistry. By establishing a pediatric dental home for your child early in life, our doctor will give your child a great start to a lifetime of positive and thoughtful oral care.
Why Choose a Pediatric Dentist?
Children obviously have different dentition (teeth) than adults, but they also may have unique dental and behavioral needs. This may include orthodontics, dental sealants, extra fluoride applications, or simply a gentle introduction to dental visits. In addition to treating existing dental problems, our office focuses on prevention through patient and parent education.
Establishing Your Child’s
Dental Home
What is a Board Certified
Pediatric Dentist?
When a Pediatric Dentist is Board Certified it means that the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry or ABPD certifies that the dental care being provided is based on standards of excellence that lead to high quality oral health care for infants, children, adolescents and patients with special health care needs. Certification by the ABPD provides assurance to the public that Pediatric Dentists like Drs. Ison have successfully completed accredited training and a voluntary examination process designed to continually validate the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to the delivery of quality patient care.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry encourages parents and other care providers to help every child establish a dental home by 12 months of age. Establishing a dental home provides some key components to dental care for your child including...
• Comprehensive oral health care including acute care and preventive services.
• Individualized preventive dental health program based upon a caries-risk assessment.
• Anticipatory guidance regarding growth and development.
• Plan for acute dental trauma (emergencies).
• Dietary counseling.
• Referrals to dental specialists when care cannot directly be provided within the dental home.
• Referral at an age determined by patient, parent, and pediatric dentist.
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