A true dental home for pediatric and special needs patients.
We are located in Homewood, Alabama:
2828 Central Avenue
Ideal parking available along the side of the building.
Colorful parking markers distinguish our spots.
Tel: (205) 332-3886
Fax: (205) 332-3887
info@homewoodpediatricdentistry.com
Wednesdays - 8:30-4:30
Thursdays - 8:30-4:30
Fridays - 8:30-4:30
We are in-network for the following insurances:
BCBS of AL, ALL Kids, FEP Blue, Medicaid, MetLife, Southland, United Concordia.
We accept out-of-network patients and will file out-of-network insurance as a courtesy.
We also accept self-pay patients.
Experienced, Compassionate and Personalized Care.
Our goal at Homewood Pediatric Dentistry is to provide a dental home for kids to grow from birth to high school graduation that is comfortable, fun, engaging, respectful and kind while providing excellent dental care and education to achieve life-long dental health and positive attitudes about the dental office. We aim to give parents the appropriate time and attention to ask questions in order to fully understand their child's dental health and treatment options as well. We welcome parents being present in the hygiene or treatment rooms if they desire as this increases patient comfort and communication between parents and the dental team.
"I had the pleasure of working alongside Dr. Reaves in Columbia, SC for many years. I trusted her with my own children's dental care. Dr. Reaves is a rare gem that has a true passion for providing exceptional dental care experiences for all patients. She is very knowledge, informative, friendly, respectful, welcoming, and a very compassionate person. I highly recommend!"
- Elizabeth
Services
We believe in the value of evidence-based practice, which means that the treatment options we offer are based on sound clinical research and supported by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the American Dental Association (ADA).
We offer a wide range of children's dental services including: exams, cleanings, radiographs, fillings, silver crowns, white crowns, extractions, and space maintainers.
The most important services we offer are preventative services including: anticipatory guidance, nutritional education, proper oral hygiene habits/techniques, fluoride application, sealant placement.
When needed, we offer sedation options including: laughing gas, in-office IV sedation, and general anesthesia at Children’s of Alabama.
“Dr. Reaves is the most thorough, patient, and kind-hearted person and doctor I've ever met. She is amazing with kids and gives so many tips on how to have great hygiene. I was one of her dental assistants and learned so much from her. When my son was ready for his first check-up, she is who I chose. She's simply the best!"
- Whitney
Meet our Staff
Dr. Caitlin Reaves
Dr. Reaves grew up in Auburn and attended Auburn University. After she graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry in 2012, she worked for the Indian Health Service on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona for two years as a general dentist. During that time, Dr. Reaves gained extensive experience in public health, emergency dentistry, oral surgery and endodontics. She then completed pediatric dentistry residency at the Medical University of South Carolina where she trained in dental care for special needs patients, assessment/treatment of growth and development problems, administering oral/parenteral conscious sedation and providing hospital based dental treatment with patients receiving general anesthesia. Dr. Reaves stayed in South Carolina for more than 4 years in a large pediatric dentistry private practice and was on the board for the South Carolina Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Reaves and her husband, Mason, decided in the fall of 2020 that it was time to move back to Alabama with their two young children, Henry and Lucy, to be closer to family. Homewood is a coming-home for Dr. Reaves and Mason as this is where they met in 2010. Dr. Reaves hopes to be an asset Homewood, Birmingham and the surrounding rural communities. Her passion is forming relationships with patients and their families by building trust so they can work as a team to help each child achieve life-long good oral health.
Dr. Reaves is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
She is also a Pugh Award winner, which is unique achievement only given to pediatric dentists who scored in the top 3% on the written board exam.
Jessica, Registered Dental Hygienist
Jessica has been in pediatric dentistry since 2008. Her favorite part of pediatric dentistry is helping children who are nervous or scared have a good experience. She is married with four children who keep her very busy. She enjoys spending summers at the pool or going to the beach.
Mona, Insurance Coordinator and Receptionist
Mona has worked for medical offices for over ten years both at the front desk greeting patients and families and navigating the complex insurance world. Mona is the type of person that seems to be a magnet for kids as her friendly personality sets them at ease. She is married with six children and two grandchildren. "Mimi Day" is her weekly highlight with her grandchildren.
Mason, IT/Office Manager
Mason is Dr. Reaves's husband. He has a degree in computer science from UAB and is the IT and office manager for Homewood Pediatric Dentistry. His goal is for the office to run smoothly and efficiently with all aspects of technology that we use especially in our communications/forms with parents/guardians. If ever something is not working smoothly for a family, he wants to know about it so we can correct/improve it.
