Dr. Desiree Laracuente is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 20 years of experience making dental visits comfortable and fun for kids in Brooklyn. She graduated at the top of her class from the University of Puerto Rico and completed special training in children's dentistry at the Eastman Dental Center. Dr. Laracuente and her warm, caring team treat every patient like family, using kid-friendly tools like laughing gas and digital impressions to make check-ups, cleanings, and fillings as easy as possible. She focuses on helping children develop healthy teeth and habits through preventive care like fluoride treatments and sealants. Dr. Laracuente is accepting new patients and believes that small touches—like greeting you by name with compassion—make a big difference in your child's dental experience.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D) from University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences Campus (graduated at top of class)
Post-graduate training in Pediatric Dentistry at Eastman Dental Center - University of Rochester

Board Certifications

Board-certified specialist in Pediatric Dentistry

What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: D.M.D.

NPI registered: 09/20/2006

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryKids check-ups and oral hygieneRoutine dental cleaningsFluoride treatmentFillingsSealantsExtractionsCrowns

Technology & Equipment

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