Specialized, evidence-based dentistry for infants, children, and teens — guided by one simple promise: “the right care for the child in the chair.”
Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry is the pediatric dental office of Steve K. Rayes, DDS, MS. We provide specialized dentistry for children and adolescents in a child-friendly environment, with a focus on preventive care so each child can have a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.
Pediatric dentists complete two to three additional years of specialty training after dental school, focused entirely on the dental needs of children — from a baby's first tooth through the teenage years, including children with special health care needs.
Copper on the job.
Some of our best comfort care doesn't wear scrubs. Copper is our office therapy dog, specifically trained for this work — and he takes it seriously. He can often be found lying with a child while they have a procedure done, a steady, warm presence that makes hard moments easier.
Copper has been with the practice for over ten years, and he is — by a wide margin — a patient favorite.
Yes, he dresses up for Halloween.
We hold ourselves to the highest standard of care, and we insist on evidence-based dentistry. Just as important, we look at every child through an individual lens. There is no one-size-fits-all technique in this office — every child receives a unique, specific treatment plan that may draw on the full range of modern pediatric dentistry: minimally invasive dentistry when it's the right choice, definitive and comprehensive care when it's needed, and restorative treatment with or without sedation. Our promise is simple: “The right care for the child in the chair.”
Dr. Rayes isn't just board certified — since 2023 he has served as a Director of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, helping oversee the certification process for pediatric dentists nationwide.
Prevention, restorative care, in-office sedation with anesthesia staff in dedicated suites, and hospital dentistry at Dartmouth Hitchcock — whatever your child needs, we can provide it, without referring you somewhere else.
One office, one team, and doctors your child gets to know — caring for Upper Valley families in this community for over a decade. And yes, Copper counts as a familiar face.
Exams, gentle cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants — the foundation of a lifetime of healthy teeth.
When cavities happen, we treat them with techniques and materials suited to growing smiles, explained in kid-friendly terms.
Monitoring dental development, habit counseling, and honest guidance for parents at every stage from infancy through the teen years.
303 Route 5 South, Suite 2 Unit 11, Norwich, VT 05055
| Monday – Thursday | 7:45 am – 4:30 pm |
| Friday | Select Fridays — call to ask |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
