Preventive care
Exams, cleanings, fluoride, and sealants that keep little teeth healthy — and school pictures looking bright.
Gadsden, Alabama · Est. 2013
Where little smiles shine bright.
Board-certified pediatric dentists caring for infants, children, teens, and patients with special health care needs — in a fun, stress-free office on Rainbow Drive.
Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Parents are welcome to stay for treatment.
Board-certified pediatric dentists
Care for special health needs
Parents welcome in the chair
Family practice since 2013
About the practice
Children are our passion.
Pediatric Dentistry East, P.C. is a state-of-the-art practice providing excellent, compassionate dental care for infants, children, adolescents, and individuals with special health care needs.
Our philosophy is simple: promote good oral health in a fun, stress-free, friendly environment — so your child can enter adulthood free of dental disease and dental fears.
The doctors take pride in education, prevention, and quality treatment with current technology. The whole staff is here for your family, and our open-door policy means you can be present for treatment.
Office tour
Walk the office before you walk in.
Jungle walls, a pirate ship, and chairs kids actually want to sit in. Jump to any room, or watch the whole walk-through — then come see us on Rainbow Drive.
Pediatric Dentistry East
Front Lobby
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Tap play, or jump to any room. About three minutes.
Care
Everything a growing smile needs.
From first visits to hospital dentistry, the team is trained in child psychology and committed to a positive experience — not just a clean bill of health.
Restorative treatment
Gentle fillings, crowns, and first-visit care, explained in a way kids can understand.
Special health care needs
Our doctors are trained to treat infants, children, teens, and patients with special health care needs with patience and skill.
Education for families
We teach prevention so your child can enter adulthood free of dental disease — and free of dental fears.
Timely, calm visits
An open-door policy so parents can stay for treatment, with an office that aims to get families in and out on time.
The doctors
Board-certified care, kept in the family.
Drs. Nimer, Bowman, and Bishop are UAB-trained pediatric dentists. Together they treat the children of Gadsden and nearby towns with the latest in prevention, restoration, and hospital dentistry.
Dr. Sue Nimer Young
DMD, PhD · Pediatric Dentist
A Birmingham native and UAB-trained pediatric dentist with a master's in pediatric dentistry and a PhD in neurophysiology. Former faculty at UAB, certified in special-needs care.
Dr. Leanne Bowman
DMD · Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Nimer's daughter — they like to keep it in the family. Board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. UAB through and through, with deep experience in special-needs care and hospital dentistry. Lives in Gadsden.
Dr. Amber Bishop
DMD · Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
UAB School of Dentistry graduate who practiced general dentistry for six years, including the National Health Service Corps, before her pediatric residency at UAB and Children's Hospital of Alabama. Sparks Center trained in special-needs care.
Families
What parents say after the visit.
“They always do a nice job with meeting their patient needs...especially making things comfortable and less scary for my 18 month old son. My favorite part is that we are in and out in a timely manner. Highly recommend!”
“Had a wonderful experience yesterday with Dr. Bishop as she gave my son his first filling. She and the lady assisting her were both so nice and made my 7 year old feel very calm. My kids love all the decorations at the office.”
“All of my boys go here! The staff is excellent and they are very caring and make the tough experiences smooth for my boys. They also know what to do and are very knowledgeable. I love the atmosphere and the paintings and bright colors in the office as well.”
“My girls love it here. We tried two different dentistry offices before we came here. This has been the best place for them. So happy to have found them.”
Visit
1907 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden.
We are excited to meet your child and help build confidence in a lifetime of smiles. Call or request an appointment online — we work around busy family schedules.
1907 Rainbow Dr
Gadsden, AL 35901
- (256) 467-6000
Call to schedule or ask a question
Monday – Thursday · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday – Sunday · Closed
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