ABOUT GENTLE KIDS DENTISTRY
Dr. Khoe

Dr. Griselda Khoe

Dr. Griselda Khoe started practicing pediatric dentistry in Southington Connecticut in 1990. She received her dental degree from the University of the East ( Philippines ) in 1983.

Dr. Khoe ranked 4th place in the Philippine National Dental Licensure exam in the same year. She then worked in private practice for two years before coming to the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine where she completed three years of advanced training in Pediatric Dentistry in 1988.

From 1989 to 1990, she attended the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine ( DMD ). Dr. Khoe enjoys skiing, swimming, traveling and gardening in her spare time.

Dr. Khoe believes in making dentistry fun for children, such that her patients cannot wait to see the dentist. They are so excited when they know that a dental appointment is coming up.

Dr. Khoe is deeply committed to the total well being of her patients and delights in seeing her patients grow up with positive dental experiences lasting a lifetime.

Amanda

Amanda

Amanda is a registered dental hygienist. She is very cheerful, caring and loves her job. She takes very good radiographs ( xrays ) and makes patients' teeth squeaky clean and shinny, she also gives very good oral hygiene instructions. She too is very good in twisting animal balloons. In addition, Amanda is knowledgeable if you have questions about dental insurance.

Kim

Kim

Kim is a certified dental assistant who is also an expert in making balloon swords and hummingbirds. Aside from taking good radiographs ( xrays ), Kim is very good in coaching patients to relax by smelling Dr Khoe's " happy air " ( Nitrous Oxide - Oxygen ) Kim would tell the patients to " smell just like smelling flowers. "

Savannah

Savannah

Savannah helps Dr. Khoe at the front greeting area. She is a very good help when you have insurance and billing questions. She can say the most calming words to any child patient who may be unnecessarily worried about a particular dental procedure.

Arlise

Arlise

Arlise is a certified dental assistant who taught all the other assistants how to make animal twist balloons. Patients love Arlise's masterpieces, such as balloon hats, doggie on a leash, kitty, giraffe, sword, butterfly, and much much more ! Arlise is good at cracking jokes to make patients feel at ease. Aside from giving very good oral hygiene instructions, Kids love Arlise for being an excellent chairside dental assistant to Dr. Khoe.

Gingin

Gingin

Gingin helps Dr Khoe with the phone. She also helps with insurance, billings and the computer. Gingin is a talented writer. She is nice and pleasant.