Pediatric Dental Care

Inspiring Confidence With Every Smile

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Helping children and teens build strong, happy smiles in Roslyn Heights, Port Washington, and Manhasset, NY.

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Dafko

We look forward to having your child as a patient and thank you for selecting us for your child’s dental care.

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Preventative Pediatric Dentistry

Preventative Pediatric Dentistry

Catch oral health issues early, before they become serious.

Restorative Dentistry

Restorative Dentistry

Find comfort and relief from dental pain or concerns.

Dental Sealants

Dental Sealants

Shield teeth from cavities and advanced decay.

Orthodontic Services

Orthodontic Services

Boost your confidence and feel great about your smile.

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Meet Our Doctors

Your Partners

in Lasting Smiles

Our skilled team of caring professionals offers years of experience and one-on-one attention. We’re committed to providing a friendly, supportive atmosphere, so every patient feels at ease while working toward a healthy, confident smile that lasts.

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Dr. Catherine A. Pagano

Catherine A. Pagano

Founder | DDS

Dr. Shirley Molina

Shirley Molina

DMD

For Patients

As Easy As

One, Two, Three!

At DAFKO, we care about our patients as if they are our own children, treating each individual with respect and warmth. We want your child to learn healthy habits that will impact their overall well-being for the rest of their lives.

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New Patients

New Patients

We’re thrilled to welcome new faces and can’t wait to have you and your child join our dental family!

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Age 1 First Visit

Age 1 First Visit

A great dental journey begins early. At Dental Associates for Kids Only, we love helping little ones grow healthy, confident smiles.

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After Care

After Care

Helpful guidelines for post-visit care and dental treatments done at our pediatric office.

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Reviews from Happy Parents

"Dr Shirley Molina is AMAZING. Her bedside manner is wonderful. She is kind and appropriate when speaking to parents - explains everything in a respectful manner with the understanding that parents are not necessarily familiar with dental situations. All three of my children have had a wonderful experience in this practice and each have required surgeries and situations that required consultations with other dental professionals"

Nicole Faber
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Reviews from Happy Parents

"Dr. Michelle and the entire team at DAFKO is remarkable. I am so glad I found this pediatric practice by a referral from my dentist and good friend. One of my children had to be given anesthesia as she is very anxious and needed to have several teeth treated. It was a very hard situation that was made much easier by this team. Dr. Michelle and all the staff have such a sweet demeanor and are incredibly patient with all my children. I would highly recommend this practice for all pediatric dental needs."

Leah Plevrites
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Reviews from Happy Parents

"Found a gold mine. This place is absolutely incredible- from the staff at the front desk to the Amazing Dentist. I’ve taken my Kiddos to two other places and once I’ve met Dr.Michelle that was it. The way she treats kids and explains to them what she’s going to do, showing the equipment to gain their trust and not make the appointments scary is absolutely everything . She will be the only one I trust with my kiddos!"

Avril Bajor
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Reviews from Happy Parents

"Excellent experience. Dr. Tara is amazing. Great and clean office, super friendly staff that make you comfortable, take the time to explain and genuinely care about your dental health. I want to extend a special thanks to Stacey, the hygienist, for her professionalism and friendly demeanor. She did an excellent job with the cleaning and provided helpful tips for caring for a teen with a retainer."

Anna
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Reviews from Happy Parents

"Everyone, from the doctor, to the hygienists, to the receptionist, were truly amazing with children. My son is 2 and does not like his mouth to be touched. They were so friendly, patient, and kind to my son. We had an amazing experience. I would highly recommend them to anyone."

Jessica Bee
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Reviews from Happy Parents

"Fabulous office. I have been taking my 3 kids to this office since they are babies. Every dentist and dental associate has been fantastic, patient, and explains everything along the way. I must shout out one of the dental hygenist , Stacy who was extremely patient with my scared 4 year old. By the end of the visit we had a happy patient and Stacy helped ease her nerves and was so patient and kind with her. Thank you DAFKO"

Ashley Verbanac
DAFKO Kids

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Tiny Teeth, Big Questions:

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