Where Little Smiles Feel at Home
We provide kid-friendly dental care in a fun, welcoming environment, with gentle dentistry designed for comfort and confidence. Trusted by thousands of families across the Capital Region, we make dental visits easy and stress-free for both kids and parents.
VOTED BEST DENTIST IN THE CAPITAL REGION BY ALBANY TIMES UNION!
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Why Us?
Expert Pediatric Care
Specialized dental care tailored to every child’s unique needs in a safe, comforting, kid-friendly setting.
Fun, Family-Friendly Atmosphere
A cheerful, kid-friendly environment that turns dental visits into positive, stress-free experiences.
Commitment to Long-Term Wellness
We help build lifelong healthy habits through preventive care, education, and trusted guidance at every stage.
Dental Services
Advanced, personalized dental care designed to keep your smile healthy, strong, and confident. From preventive checkups to advanced treatments, we deliver comfortable care with modern technology and a gentle touch.
Dental Cleanings and Exams
Keep your child’s smile healthy with gentle cleanings and thorough exams in a calm, kid-friendly environment.
Braces (Traditional)
Straighten your child’s teeth with safe, effective traditional braces for a confident smile.
Clear Aligners
Straighten your child’s teeth discreetly with comfortable, removable clear aligners.
Sedation dentistry
We offer safe, effective sedation dentistry tailored specifically to your child’s needs.
Emergency Dentistry
Get quick, compassionate care for dental emergencies at The Smile Lodge, ensuring your child’s comfort and smile are restored promptly.
Special Needs Dental Care
Customized care ensures a supportive and accessible experience for every child.
Meet Our Team
Dr. James McDonnell
DMD
Dr. Eric McMahon
DDS
Dr. Megan McMahon
DDS
Dr. Laila Hubbi
MS, DDS
Dr. Karissa Koster
DMD
Dr. Lawrence Chen
DDS
Dr. Solomia Zhownirovych
DDS
Dr. Andrew Goodemote
DDS
Dr. Chrissy Goodemote
DDS, MS
Dr. Lauren Geffen
DDS
Dr. Sangmee Kim
DDS
Dr. Jin Sung
DMD
Dr. Debbie Derisse
DMD
Dr. Rob Hales
DDS
Dr. Melissa Mondesir
DMD
Dr. Zachary Hansen
DMD
Dr. Ritu Shah
DMD
Dr. Ahmed Hussein
DDS
Dr. Samantha McDermott
DMD
Dr. Christopher Goodemote
DDS
Dr. Amber Bruckner
DDS
Testimonials
What Parents say
“We had a wonderful experience with Dr. Hussein and the sedation team. From start to finish, they were professional, kind, and very reassuring. My child was well cared for, and everything went smoothly. Dr. Hussein explained everything clearly and made a stressful situation much easier for us as parents. We are truly grateful for the excellent care and highly recommend Dr. Hussein and the sedation team.”
- Izzatullah A
“They do an amazing job keeping the kids AND parents comfortable and happy. My daughter loves to go here. Even when she had some dental work done last fall, she had a great experience and feels very confident now about her teeth and how well she takes care of them! Thank you so much to the smile lodge for making it such a fun time! We love the photo booth !”
- Annie H
“I brought my 6 year old son here to the Smile Lodge. My son has autism and is non-verbal; Dr.Hussein and the sedation team did such a great job with making him comfortable and removing his cavities. They did such an amazing job my child was back to himself 2 1/2 hours later and 24 hours later he's happier and his mood is better. Thanks again to Dr. Hussein and the Sedation team really really.”
- De S
Dental Insurance
At The Smile Lodge, we make dental care accessible by working with most insurance plans, helping families navigate coverage effortlessly while ensuring every child gets the quality care they deserve.
We Are In-Network With:
Managed Care Insurance: Medicaid, Healthplex (Excellus, MVP, Wellcare), Fidelis, CDPHP Delta Dental
Aetna
Assurant
Ameritas / First Ameritas
Benefits Admin
Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CBA Blue
CDPHP
CSEA
Cigna
Delta Dental
GEHA
GHI/Emblem
Guardian
Humana
Health Partners
Idental
Lifetime Benefits
Lincoln Financial
Metlife
MVP
Nippon Life Insurance
Nova Healthcare
POMCO
Principal
Solstice
Sunlife
United Concordia
United Health Care
United Health Care - Medicaid
UMR
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Pediatric Hours
Monday – Friday : 7 AM – 5 PM
Saturday : Closed
Sunday : Closed
Ortho Hours
Monday : 7 AM–5 PM
Tuesday – Sunday : Closed
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