About
Open Bright Pediatric Dentistry, located at 20 E 110th St, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10029, stands as a beacon of compassionate, high-quality pediatric dental care in the heart of Harlem, just east of Central Park and off the corner of 110th Street and Madison Avenue. Founded in 2013 by Dr. Laurie Hyacinthe, a trailblazing Black woman dentist whose passion for the field ignited at age five during her own dental visit, the practice was born from her lifelong dedication to transforming dental experiences for children. Dr. Laurie graduated from McGill University in 2004 with her dental degree and has since built a career emphasizing sedation, trauma care, esthetics, and care for anxious young patients and those with special needs. Over the past decade-plus, she has served underserved communities, collaborating with local health professionals to address broader wellness issues, embodying a holistic approach that views dentistry as integral to overall child development.[5][1]
The mission of Open Bright Pediatric Dentistry is clear and inspiring: to make dental visits a fun, educational, and stress-free journey for infants, children, adolescents, and those with special healthcare needs, fostering a lifetime of healthy smiles. Guided by the core values of G.R.A.C.E.—Genuine, Respectful, Altruistic, Compassionate, and Exceptional—the practice prioritizes every child's unique needs with an abundance of kindness and a personal touch. As a Black woman-owned business, Open Bright takes immense pride in serving its Harlem community and neighbors, creating an inclusive space where every smile is welcome. This commitment to accessibility is evident in their convenient location, flexible scheduling for emergencies, and efforts to remove barriers to care, such as accepting most major dental plans and offering affordable membership plans for uninsured families.[1][3][5]
Services at Open Bright are comprehensive and child-centered, beginning with preventative care like regular checkups, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, and educational sessions on brushing, flossing, and healthy eating habits. For anxious patients, they provide gentle laughing gas and sedation options, ensuring safety through thorough health evaluations and close monitoring—ideal for children with dental anxiety, low pain thresholds, extensive treatment needs, or difficulty sitting still. The practice excels in managing dental traumas and accidents with fast, friendly emergency appointments. Specialized care extends to children with autism, diverse healthcare needs, craniofacial anomalies, and special needs, delivered by a highly trained team including board-certified pediatric dentists.[1][2][4][7][8]
The expertise of the team sets Open Bright apart. Dr. Laurie Hyacinthe leads with her gentle, reassuring approach, complemented by specialists like Dr. Liana, who earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Columbia University and completed advanced pediatric dentistry residency at NYU Langone Hospital, Brooklyn, as Chief Resident. Her skills span preventive care, cavity treatments, sedation, special needs dentistry, cosmetic restorations, and trauma care. Dr. Pablo, another board-certified pediatric dentist, brings his New York University DDS and NYU Langone residency experience, with a focus on behavior management, minimally invasive dentistry, and empathetic care for anxious children from his background in a Colombian healthcare family. Together, they tailor each visit, using child-friendly explanations to build trust and make procedures engaging.[4][5]
What truly distinguishes Open Bright is its unique value proposition: a family-like atmosphere where patients are treated as family from the first visit. Unlike traditional dental offices that may feel intimidating, Open Bright transforms appointments into positive, joyful encounters—starting with thorough exams, cleanings, and fun oral hygiene lessons during first visits. Their emphasis on community impact, as a woman-owned practice serving Harlem, combined with top-tier training from prestigious institutions like Columbia, NYU, and McGill, ensures exceptional outcomes. Safety and comfort reign supreme, with rigorous sterilization protocols and sedation guidelines. Flexible financing, insurance verification, and an affordable membership plan make premium care accessible. In a field often marked by fear, Open Bright nurtures confidence, health, and joy, one smile at a time, proving that pediatric dentistry can be empowering and fun. Whether it's a baby's first tooth or a teen's checkup, Open Bright delivers personalized excellence that builds lifelong habits and bright futures.[1][2][3][4][5][7]
