PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
For children and youth in the Waterloo, Wellington, and surrounding regions.
We make it easy and convenient to book an appointment! You can call, email, or self-book with ease!
Monday to Thursday 8 am – 4 pm
We will accommodate additional times as needed. Schedule is subject to change.
Chameleon Dental Arts provides comprehensive dental care for children & youth in the Kitchener- Waterloo and surrounding regions.
Dr. Christine Lung
Pediatric Dental Surgeon
Dr. Christine Lung is a certified pediatric dentist and dually licensed in the US and Canada. She earned her dental degree from the University of Minnesota in 2016, and pursued elective training at the world renown Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester in the State of New York. At Eastman, she completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry, a Masters in Clinical Dental Sciences, and a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Lung created this practice to provide individualized care for young children and youth who require specialized services or have difficulty accessing dental care. All treatment options she provides is based on the current evidence-based research. Although her training focused on special needs care and the treatment of children, she has an interest in endodontics and restorative dentistry.
In her spare time, Dr. Lung enjoys giving back to the community, finding hiking trails, and exploring the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Dr. Lung loves to read, educate, and advocate for the right to well-being. She will take the time to answer your questions and explain procedures in a way that is easy to understand.
Dr. Lung is a part time clinical instructor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry.
Professional Associations- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- American Orthodontic Society
- Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Canadian Dental Association
- Canadian Paediatric Society
- Ontario Dental Association
- Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
- Seattle Study Club
- The International Association of Student Clinicians – American Dental Association (SCADA)
- Waterloo Wellington Dental Society
Lung CB, Watson GE, Verma S, Feng C, Saunders RH. Duration of effect of Biotène spray in patients with symptomatic dry mouth: A pilot study. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 2021 Apr;131(4):415-421. doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2020.12.002. Epub 2021 Jan 16. PMID: 33602603.
Tara Place – Shantz MN, NP, IBCLC
Paediatric Nurse Practitioner
Tara has been a Paediatric Nurse Practitioner since 2006 and a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for 20 years. She has worked at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital and several Community Settings (Waterloo Region Community Health Department, Cambridge Paediatric and Breastfeeding Clinic). She has taught for over 10 years at Conestoga College teaching Clinical Nursing and Breastfeeding and she began her own Woman and Infant Health Clinic LatchedOn Paediatrics (originally since 2011, but exclusive since 2019). Tara partners with Breastfeeding Buddies, Public Health, Midwives, Doctors /Paediatricians, NPS, Dentists, and other health care providers to offer a comprehensive medical and supportive role to her many clients.
Tara specializes in tongue/lip ties (lingual and labial frenulum revisions/ankyloglossia), She is a Breastfeeding and Pre-Natal specialist in the Waterloo Region and has helped thousands of women with other breastfeeding concerns such as sore breasts, yeast infections, and low milk supply. In infants, Tara offers a full clinical assessment and diagnoses childhood illnesses including: working with “colicky” babies, sleep concerns, formula feeding, nutrition (solids food), acid reflux ( GER), thrush, failure to thrive, infant health issues and much more. She very involved in international breastfeeding communities and offers up to date literature and information from both a medical and alternative perspective.
MISSION STATEMENT
Chameleon Dental Arts is committed to the provision of dental care and health education to all children and youth, regardless of ability. You have many choices when it comes to choosing where your children establish a dental home, and there are many factors that influence this choice. We hope that our gentle and educational approach to improved oral health is in line with yours. Oral health care and preventive dentistry is the core of our practice, and we firmly believe in treating you no different than we would treat family. Because we know that a healthy mouth can put your child on a trajectory of success, we offer free yearly exams for children ages 3 and under!
Our facility has been newly renovated and we are ready to accept new patients. Walking into our clinic in the Belgage Medical Arts building is like walking through the past to the present. Don’t let the dated building exterior fool you, as our suite has been made up-to-date and modern! Check out our socials to see before, during, and after photos. We put the utmost care into planning this space to comply with COVID-19 regulations. In our facilities, you can always be sure that you are breathing in fresh air thanks to our medical grade air purifiers! Take a peak at our photo gallery to view our one way flow to help get you in and out of treatment easily. It’s easy to stay 6ft apart in our clinic!
We care about the environment, so we have made efforts to reduce our carbon footprint while still keeping you safe. We use 100% cotton gowns that are laundered on-site. This helps us to keep our staff and the public safe and to keep disposable synthetic gowns out of our landfills. We are a fully digital office, from dental charts and x rays to treatment plans and balance statements/receipts. You can help us to decrease waste by completing our intake forms electronically and having statements emailed to you! Additionally, we are moving away from sample size dental products to help reduce oral health care waste. We encourage community members to save and drop off any brand toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, outer packaging, and floss containers.
You are not required to be a client of our practice to participate in our zero-waste commitment!
Chameleon Dental Arts
We are a forward-thinking & modern clinic, and so we would like to think our waste management takes a modern approach as well.
Insurance
We accept government insurance plans, provide insurance assistance, and offer a no-commitment in-house insurance plan. Call, email, or self-book an appointment with us! We will do our best to find a date and time that works for you.
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