Smiles don’t have to start with fear. We sit down with Dr. Ashlee Kato of Suite Tooth Pediatrics to explore how a kid-first approach can turn dental visits from meltdowns into milestones. From the first tooth to the senior year photo, she shows how thoughtful design, clear communication, and science-backed care build brave patients and calmer parents.

Dr. Kato shares her journey from a family of dentists to launching a pediatric practice in Stafford, Virginia, and why behavior guidance matters as much as clinical skill. You’ll hear practical strategies you can use right away: tell–show–do to reduce anxiety, early visits to catch problems before they escalate, and prevention routines that actually stick. We dig into tools like fluoride, sealants, silver diamine fluoride, and mouthguards for young athletes, plus the small, consistent habits that cut cavity risk without power struggles.

We also talk entrepreneurship, balance, and community. Dr. Kato opened Suite Tooth Pediatrics while growing her own family, and she’s candid about what helped—starting lean, listening to patient feedback, and measuring what matters: experience, trust, and recall. The result is a clinic that treats two patients at once—the child in the chair and the parent beside them—so everyone leaves informed, respected, and confident. If you’re a caregiver looking for a better dental experience or a founder seeking heart-forward leadership lessons, this story will stick.

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Dr. Ashlee Kato

Suite Tooth Pediatrics

suitetoothpediatrics.com

[email protected]

+1 540-426-0779

1229 Garrisonville Rd , Stafford, VA