Pediatric dentist at Dr. Phillips, Orlando
Big feelings welcome. Little teeth too.
How is your child feeling today?
New patients welcome · Most PPO plans · English, Español, Português
40+ years
in business
Family-owned
caring for local families
LEND
fellowship in neurodevelopmental disabilities
Special Olympics
dental volunteer, then team trainer
Meet your child’s dentist
Dr. Fahra Dawood, DDS
Board-certified pediatric dentist
Dr. Dawood has spent her career with the kids other offices find hardest to treat: the anxious ones, the wiggly ones, and children with autism, Down syndrome and other special needs. That's who she trained for.
She creates positive, fear-free dental experiences for children of all ages and needs — a commitment that began with her volunteer work with the Special Olympics in New York.
“That smile at the end of treatment, when a child confesses it wasn’t so scary, is my favorite part.”
Pediatric residency
Nova Southeastern University
Fellowships
Pediatric Dentistry · Community Dentistry · LEND (neurodevelopmental disabilities), University of Rochester
Special Olympics
Dental volunteer, then team trainer (New York)
Award
2022 Dr. Robert E. Primosch Academic Excellence Award, FAPD
Care from first tooth to teens
What we do
Your first visit
Count teeth. Ride the chair. Pick a sticker.
The first visit should happen by your child’s first birthday. It’s short, gentle and mostly about getting to know each other.
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Tell us about your child
Book online or by phone. There's a box for anything we should plan for: worries, sensory needs, a past hard visit.
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Get ready at home
Read a dentist book together, play 'count the teeth' with a stuffed animal, and keep your words simple and positive.
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A gentle first visit
A tour, a ride in the chair, a look at teeth and gums, and a cleaning if your child is ready. You stay the whole time.
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A plan you understand
What we saw, what to do at home, and when to come back. Plus a sticker, obviously.
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Families, in their own words
“They never rushed us. My daughter left smiling, and I finally felt like someone had listened.”
Maya R.
“First visit was short and gentle. He sat in the chair, counted his teeth, and asked to come back.”
Luis P.
“We explained the worries ahead of time and the team followed our plan. That made all the difference.”
Aisha K.
“Clear, kind, and patient. They told us each step before they did it, in words our son understood.”
Jonah T.
“Headphones on, lights low, no surprises. This is the first office where she asked to stay longer.”
Priya S.
“Easy to book, and they called us back the next morning. The visit itself felt unhurried.”
Elena M.
For the kids
Join the Cavity-Free Club.
Every cavity-free checkup gets celebrated. Ask about the club at your child’s next visit, and follow along on Instagram.
@drphillipspediatricdentalcheckup!Zero
cavities
Hours
| Monday | 7am – 4:30pm |
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| Tuesday | 7am – 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7am – 5pm |
| Thursday | 7am – 12pm |
| Friday | 7am – 12pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Insurance
We accept PPO plans
Delta Dental, Guardian and MetLife. Principal, Cigna and Aetna are enrolling soon. We verify benefits before the visit.
Ask about our VIP plan
Our own plan for families without dental insurance. Ask us how it works and what it covers — we'll walk you through it, no pressure.
Questions parents ask
Good questions
When should my child first see a dentist?
By the first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth.
Can I stay with my child during the visit?
Yes. Parents and caregivers are welcome in the room.
My child has special needs. Is this the right office?
It's exactly what Dr. Dawood trained for. Tell us about your child when you book and we'll plan the visit around them.
Do you take our insurance?
We accept most PPO dental plans and verify your benefits before the visit. Call us to check your plan.
Do you speak Spanish or Portuguese?
Yes. Our team speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese.
What age do you see?
From the first tooth through the teen years.