Redmond Kids' Dentistry

11/18/2025

🎻 All those years of violin lessons are being put to good use as Dr. Steph spent the last week in NYC with her sister, Dr. Serena, rehearsing and performing with the World Doctors Orchestra! 🎼

This amazing organization brings together doctor musicians from around the globe with a common goal to give back through music. ❤️‍🩹 We are so thankful for this opportunity to perform in the one and only Carnegie Hall and in the beautiful, historic St. Bartholomew’s Church in Manhattan.

10/31/2025

10/22/2025

Boo! 👻🕸️🕷️Enter our spooky hallway, if you dare 😉🧙🎃

09/11/2025

☀️What did we do on our week off from the office? More dentistry! Dr. Steph headed to Grenada with her daughter, Kira, to provide free dental services with Great Shape, Inc. and their 1000 Smiles Project. It doesn’t feel like work when making a difference in people’s lives! ❤️‍🩹
Through and the Sandals Foundation, so many communities in need of urgent dental care throughout the Caribbean can be helped each year. 🤗
Many patients (both kids and adults) came in with anxiety and dental pain, and left with gratitude and hope for a brighter future. 🙏 💖 Hundreds of cleanings and sealants were done on kids by the hygiene program to promote preventive care.
Kudos to the incredible team of dentists, hygienists, students, and support staff for working 40+ hours in 86 degrees and humidity, and making it a memorable and fulfilling week! 🎉

07/15/2025

A big shoutout to the Tooth Fairy, aka our very own Dr. Purva Merchant! 🧚
Check out the The NY Times article that highlights her and the special smiles she brings to children everywhere. Keeping the magic alive! 🦷🧚💌

For 20 years, Dr. Purva Merchant has been answering letters from gaptoothed children and their parents via an email address that includes her nickname, the tooth fairy. “Happy growing up,” she typically replies. https://nyti.ms/44MQo23

06/12/2025

☀️While enjoying a glorious day during our lunchtime staff meeting, we passed by an adorable new community garden outside our office and did a little watering for our neighbors 🤗 🫛 🌱 🍅 🚿

06/06/2025

Graduation vibes are here and we have 3️⃣ Class of 2025 grads in our own RKD family! 🙌 👨‍🎓

🎓 Dr. Steph and Dr. Charoenkul’s son, Alex, is graduating Cal Poly with his Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science!

🎓 Courtney’s son, Brody, is graduating from Woodinville High School and will be attending culinary school!

🎓 Kari’s son, Leo, is also graduating Woodinville High School and plans to attend the University of Washington!

Congrats to these kiddos on their accomplishments and we’re excited to celebrate them as they enter a new chapter of their lives 🥳

05/27/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a reminder to slow down and be present 🌅

In dentistry, we’ve learned that the small wins matter—
A nervous patient who makes it through a cleaning.
A child who smiles after a cavity is filled.
Someone who finally books that appointment they’ve been putting off.
These moments may seem minor, but they’re victories—for them, and for us! 🥳

In a world that moves fast and unpredictably, let’s take the time to celebrate progress, no matter the size. 

Because good mental health, for both patients and providers, thrives in patience, empathy, and encouragement 🤗

05/06/2025

It’s National Nurses Day 🩺 🏥 💐 and we’d like to give a shoutout to all the nurses out there- and especially to our dental assistant’s (Sheryl’s) daughter, who recently completed her nursing degree! Here’s a sweet pic of Sheryl, with all 3 generations of ladies together on dental checkup day 💗

Thank you, nurses, who work tirelessly for your patients!

04/30/2025

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month 👄

Oral cancer is most common in adults over the age of 40, with the highest rates seen in those aged 50–74.

But it’s important to know: oral cancer can also affect children, though it’s rare. In kids, it’s typically linked to genetic disorders or immune system conditions.

💡Tip: Bumps or patches that resolve after 2 weeks are not typically cancerous.

Top causes of oral cancer in adults include:
• 🚬 To***co use (smoking or chewing)
• 🍷 Heavy alcohol consumption
• 🦠 HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection
• ☀️ Excessive sun exposure (especially for lip cancer)

Early detection saves lives. 🔍
Check your mouth monthly, look for unusual sores or lumps, and don’t skip dental visits!

Let’s raise awareness and encourage regular screenings to protect people of all ages!

***coFree