Sanders Pediatric Dentistry is partnering with the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana during the month of August. The Ronald McDonald House strives to keep families comfortable and well-nourished so that they can face the challenges and stress that each day brings them while they are staying in the house.

The Ronald McDonald House is in need of the following items:

• • • Lysol wipes
    • Lysol spray
    • Liquid hand soap
    • Liquid laundry detergent
    • Air fresheners
    • 12 ounce Styrofoam cups
    • Paper towels
    • Napkins
    • Q-tips
    • Standard size pillows
    • White wash cloths
    • Individual fruit cups
    • Pop tarts
    • Ravioli
    • Spaghettios
    • "Ready-Made" meals
    • Pretzels
    • Granola bars
    • Any individual snacks such as chips.

Bring your donations to our office before and during the month of August and help provide for all the families at the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana.

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Please read the following testimonials below from some of our family patients.  We are proud of our service to all our patients as we consider them to be part of our dental family.  When you are evaluating what is best for your child when it comes to quality pediatric dental care, please know that we strive to give your child top quality dental care while creating an environment for your child that is helpful, supportive, engaging and fun.

For the past 13 years Dr. Brian Sanders has been the one and only dentist for our children. He is always very caring to each one of our 5 children and never hesitates to take time to talk with us if we have questions or concerns about their dental health. When there has been a concern or challenge he, because of his affiliation with Riley Children's Hospital, has been able to consult with the great wealth of knowledge of his colleagues.  The one thing that sets Dr. Sanders apart from other dentists is that he combines his great knowledge as a dentist with the wisdom that he has gained by being a parent to provide each patient with the very best dental outcome. He gives each patient his best to get them their best. We are so grateful that he is our children's dentist and would not know what to do without him.

Barb and Brian S.

My 2 young boys LOVE Dr. Brian. I love the compassion Dr. Sanders shows my children. It is evident in the way he cares for my boys that he loves his job. He is patient, kind, and just “meets them where they are.” My youngest (at 2 years old) was scared to sit in the big dentist chair. Dr. Brian didn’t push it or make me or him feel bad. He let my son lay on my lap so he could have his teeth checked. My oldest was born with a floppy airway and had some oral sensory issues (now outgrown). Dr. Sanders understood these and worked with my son and he treats my children as people, not the next dental record. He is funny and down to earth. I like that he interacts and communicates not only with me about their dental care, but also my boys. They like going to the dentist to see Dr. Brian. Thank you for helping us take care of the boys teeth. We couldn’t ask for a more caring dentist.

Christina P.

We met Dr. Sanders about 12 or 13 years ago when my now 16-year-old son began to see a dentist on a regular basis. At the time, we thought Dr. Sanders was lots of fun and quite a wonderful dentist, my son was always more than willing to go for regular check-ups.

A few years later I gave birth to my daughter. She was born with a rare condition called PHACE Syndrome. She had substantial medical complications, much of which involved her face, mouth and heart. She required a trach and feeding tube and she did not want anything in or near her mouth! At one of my son’s visits, I mentioned to Dr. Sanders that my daughter’s mouth and face were covered with hemangiomas and he knew exactly what I was talking about! What a relief it was to speak to a doctor that actually knew how complicated my daughter's care would be. Over the next few years, we were able to bring my daughter to see Dr. Sanders for regular dental check-ups; she was not an easy one to get to visit. She went from crying and sitting in my lap to actually being comfortable enough to sit in the exam chair all by herself.

I will be forever grateful to Dr. Sanders for the care he has provided for both of my children and I am especially grateful that because of his kind and patient nature and his willingness to create a fun environment, both of my kids truly enjoy seeing the dentist!

Jill S.

Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry

Specialty

Pediatric Dentistry

Education

BS Degree, Loyola College; DDS Degree, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Dental School, University of Maryland; Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Children’s Hospital, Ohio State University

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Indiana University Pediatric Dentistry Alumni Association, Indianapolis Dental Association, Indianapolis District Dental Society

Office Locations

Sanders Pediatric Dentistry
13590 B North Meridian Street
Suite 202
Carmel, IN 46032
317.818.2200

Riley Hospital for Children
705 Riley Hospital Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317.944.9604

Dr. Brian Sanders is a Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry. He serves as the Director of the Dental Department at Riley Hospital for Children and the Residency Program Director of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition to teaching, Dr. Sanders maintains a private practice on the north side of Indianapolis. He has published articles in numerous publications and has a special interest in children with special needs.

Dr. Sanders is certified in pediatric advanced life support and is a certified CPR instructor. He lives in Westfield with his wife, Paula, and their three children, Molly, Patrick and Daniel.

Dr. Brian Sanders was recently appointed Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry.  Click here to view the press release.