Pediatrics - Dentistry at Boston Medical Center

Pediatrics — Dentistry at Boston Medical Center is a pediatric dental department located on the sixth floor at 850 Harrison Avenue in Boston’s South End neighborhood, within the Boston Medical Center (BMC) campus. The department provides pediatric dental care to children and adolescents served by the Boston Medical Center health system.

As part of a major academic medical center, pediatric dentistry at BMC operates within an integrated healthcare environment. The dental team focuses on children’s oral health needs, providing preventive care that includes professional cleanings, examinations, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants designed to protect primary and permanent teeth during the developmental years.

The department provides general pediatric dental care covering the routine treatment needs of children from early childhood through adolescence. This includes managing early cavities with tooth-colored fillings, addressing dental development concerns, and providing guidance to parents and caregivers on home oral hygiene and dietary habits that support long-term dental health.

New pediatric patients at Boston Medical Center can expect an intake process that includes review of the child’s medical and dental history, with particular attention to any medical conditions that may affect dental treatment. The pediatric dental team is experienced in working with children who may be anxious about dental visits, and appointments are structured to allow time for the child to become comfortable before examination begins.

Boston Medical Center is located on Harrison Avenue in the South End and is accessible via the MBTA Orange Line at Massachusetts Avenue Station and by multiple bus routes serving the area. BMC serves a broad patient population across Boston and the surrounding region, including patients from Roxbury, Dorchester, the South End, and communities served by the BMC health network.

Parents or guardians seeking pediatric dental care through Boston Medical Center can contact the department through the information on this page or through the main BMC scheduling line. The department is located at 850 Harrison Avenue, 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02118.