Rubattino Kids, pediatric dentistry

Pediatric dentistry in Juan Díaz, Panama

A space for your child’s smile.

Rubattino Kids is the children’s dental care service at Rubattino Dental Clinic, led by Dr. Kim Rubattino. The children’s treatment room has its own jungle mural and play corner.

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Rubattino children’s treatment room with a wall-to-wall jungle mural and the dental chair in the center Dr. Kim Rubattino smiling with the children’s treatment room plush giraffe

Dr. Kim Rubattino in the children’s treatment room in Juan Díaz.

Dr. Kim Rubattino smiling with the plush giraffe in the children’s treatment room

Who cares for your child

Children are seen by Dr. Kim Rubattino, who leads the clinic, together with Dr. Lisseth Abrego, the team’s pediatric dentist.

Dr. Kim Rubattino

Director of Rubattino Dental Clinic

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery, Universidad Interamericana de Panamá
  • Specialist in Oral and Prosthetic Rehabilitation (FACOP, Brazil)
  • Diplomas in Dental Aesthetics and Implantology
Dr. Lisseth Abrego smiling in a tooth-patterned coat

Dr. Lisseth AbregoPediatric dentistry and orthodontics. She sees children and adolescents in the children’s treatment room.

Dr. Lisseth Abrego explains why cavities can occur even when a child brushes every day. 40 seconds, in Spanish with built-in Spanish captions.

Explore the treatment room

Before the first visit, your child can see where they will be going. These are photos of the treatment room, not stock images.

View of the children’s treatment room with its jungle mural and dental equipment
The mural covers the walls and ceiling of the room.
The mural’s giraffe painted beside the dental chair
The mural’s giraffe beside the dental chair.
A plush giraffe in a dentist’s cap on a tray in the children’s treatment room
And the plush giraffe, wearing a dentist’s cap.
Detail of the ceiling painted with a monkey hanging among leaves
There are animals even on the ceiling.
Play corner with a small table, colorful chairs, and animal books
The play corner for the wait.
Dental professional showing a dental model and toothbrush
A model and toothbrush help explain things before the examination.

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The first visit

Knowing what to expect can help your child feel calm when they arrive, and help you feel calm too.

A 15-second story with the animals from the mural. Watch it together before your visit.

  1. First, let’s talk

    Tell us what you would like to discuss about your child’s dental health and any questions you have about the visit.

  2. Get to know the space

    We show you the treatment room and explain to your child what the visit will be like.

  3. We examine and explain

    The dental professional examines your child’s mouth and explains what they observe.

  4. Let’s discuss the next step

    At the end, we discuss recommendations and answer your questions.

How their teeth emerge

A general guide to what to expect. Every child develops at their own pace.

  1. Around 6 months

    The first tooth appears

    Usually at the bottom, in front.

  2. With the first tooth, or before age one

    The first dental visit

    This is what the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends.

  3. Around age 3

    Almost all the baby teeth

    There are twenty. Caring for them matters: they hold space for the teeth that follow.

  4. From age 6

    Permanent teeth arrive

    Adult teeth begin to emerge, and several baby teeth become loose.

Sources: ADA · MouthHealthy and AAPD · parent FAQs.

How can we help?

Find the reason you are looking for a dentist for your child.

  • First consultation

    Your child has never been to the dentist and you want to start well.

  • Cleaning and prevention

    Regular checkups to help prevent problems.

  • A painful tooth

    There is pain or discomfort that started recently.

  • A spot or cavity

    You noticed something on a tooth and want it checked.

  • Injury or broken tooth

    Your child fell or was hit and you would like an examination.

  • Crooked teeth

    You want to know whether anything needs to be done, and when.

Practice at home

Move your finger or mouse over the tooth until it shines. Then use the timer: twice a day, two minutes each time.

  • Under age 3: a smear of fluoride toothpaste about the size of a grain of rice.
  • Ages 3 to 6: a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

Source: AAPD · parent FAQs.

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Questions from parents

At what age should my child first see a dentist?

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a first visit when the first tooth appears, or before your child turns one. If your child is older, write to us and we will guide you.

What if my child is afraid or does not want to open their mouth?

Tell us on WhatsApp before the visit, especially if your child had a difficult experience elsewhere. In the treatment room, we show them the space and explain what we will do with a model and toothbrush before the examination.

How much is the first consultation and what does it include?

Write to us on WhatsApp and we will tell you the current fee and what the consultation includes.

How do I request an appointment?

Write to us on WhatsApp at +507 6379-4614 using the “Request an appointment on WhatsApp” button. We will reply to arrange a day and time; your appointment is set when the clinic confirms it.

Request an appointment for your child

Write to us on WhatsApp and tell us your child’s age. We will reply to arrange a day and time; your appointment is set when the clinic confirms it.

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Where
Plaza Costa Sur, unit 22, ground floor
Juan Díaz, Panama City
Directions on Google Maps
WhatsApp
+507 6379-4614
Email
[email protected]
Reviews
5.0 on Google, with 22 reviews for the whole clinic