Smile Academy Pediatric Dentistry Opens in South Charlotte, Bringing School-Themed, Child-Centered Dental Care to Local Families

June 19 09:03 2026
Smile Academy Pediatric Dentistry has opened in South Charlotte at 10512 Park Road, Suite 210, led by board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Siraj Al-Mahdi (DDS, Meharry Medical College; pediatric training at Harlem Hospital Center). The school-themed practice frames each visit as a calm, fun learning experience. Services include preventive, restorative, sedation, laser, special needs, emergency, and early orthodontic care. Serving the Charlotte metro and now accepting new patients.

Smile Academy Pediatric Dentistry, a brand-new pediatric dental practice, now open at 10512 Park Road, Suite 210, Charlotte, NC 28210. Led by board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Siraj Al-Mahdi, the practice brings specialized, child-centered dental care to families across the Charlotte metro area.

Smile Academy is built around a simple idea. Children should learn about their oral health, not just receive treatment. The practice carries a school theme throughout, framing each appointment as a chance for kids to understand their smiles. It is a memorable, kid-friendly approach that sets Smile Academy apart from the typical clinical office.

Dr. Al-Mahdi earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Meharry Medical College and completed advanced pediatric dental training at Harlem Hospital Center. As a board-certified pediatric dentist, he brings specialized expertise in caring for infants, children, and adolescents.

At the heart of Dr. Al-Mahdi’s approach is a commitment to making every child feel comfortable, respected, and understood. He believes that positive early dental experiences help build confidence, healthy habits, and a lifelong relationship with oral health. By taking the time to explain treatment in a calm, age-appropriate way and partnering closely with parents, he creates an environment where children can feel safe and families can feel confident in their care.

Every child deserves to feel safe and understood in the dental chair. At Smile Academy, we’ve built a practice where kids learn that going to the dentist can be calm, even fun, because the experiences children have early on shape how they care for their smiles for the rest of their lives. I’m thrilled to bring this kind of care to families across Charlotte,” said Dr. Al-Mahdi.

Comprehensive Care Under One Roof

Smile Academy offers a full spectrum of pediatric dental services so families never need to go elsewhere as their children’s needs change. Services include preventive care such as exams, cleanings, fluoride, and sealants. Restorative dentistry features white crowns and fillings that preserve baby teeth. The practice also provides sedation dentistry, laser dentistry that minimizes the need for needles, special needs dentistry, pediatric dental emergency care, and early orthodontics with clear aligners.

Each service was deliberately chosen to meet children where they are clinically, emotionally, and developmentally. That focus makes Smile Academy especially well suited for anxious children and children with special needs. Sedation options, needle-minimizing laser technology, and individualized care plans support kids with developmental, sensory, or medical considerations, giving parents a clear path forward when the dentist feels stressful for their child.

Serving Families Across the Charlotte Metro

Conveniently located on Park Road in South Charlotte, Smile Academy serves families throughout the region, including Charlotte, East Charlotte, South Charlotte, Ballantyne, Uptown, University City, Matthews, Mint Hill, Huntersville, and Pineville.

Smile Academy Pediatric Dentistry opened this month and is now welcoming new patients.

About Smile Academy Pediatric Dentistry

Smile Academy Pediatric Dentistry is a school-themed pediatric dental practice located at 10512 Park Road, Suite 210, Charlotte, NC 28210. Led by board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Siraj Al-Mahdi, the practice provides preventive, restorative, sedation, laser, special needs, emergency, and early orthodontic care for children across the Charlotte metro area.

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Company Name: Smile Academy Pediatric Dentistry
Contact Person: Dr. Siraj Al-Mahdi
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Phone: 704-397-3989
Address:10512 Park Road, Suite 210
City: Charlotte
State: North Carolina 28210
Country: United States
Website: https://smileacademykids.com/