Get to know us!

At Lancaster Pediatric Dentistry, we see our job as three-fold:

We help young children develop a comfort – and even love – for going to the dentist.

We help children and parents develop a healthy lifelong approach to oral hygiene to foster prevention of tooth decay and gum disease.

We provide compassionate treatment when challenges do arise in a way that meets the unique needs of every patient.

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Our Philosophy

(and what makes us unique!)

Our philosophy is to provide a pleasant and gentle dental experience for children of all ages, and our goal is to see every child smile, every visit. Our approach to caring for your child’s teeth includes: providing exceptional pediatric dental care in an environment of comfort and laughter, and teaching your child the habits of good dental hygiene so he or she can maintain a healthy smile for life.

Together with parents and guardians, we want to build a positive outlook of going to the dentist!

We truly love what we do, and we hope that shines through during your next visit!

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Meet Our Team

Meet our team members – the true reason our patients love Lancaster Pediatric Dentistry!

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Tooth Development

Learn more about the tooth development cycle, and why oral hygiene is so important for babies and children.

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Testimonials

See what our patients’ families are saying about their experience with Lancaster Pediatric Dentistry!

Our History

In 2013, Dr. Jonathan W. Draney, DDS, MS, started Lancaster Pediatric Dentistry in Lancaster, Ohio. His passion for pediatric dentistry began with a conversation with his sister – she talked about her children’s positive experience at a dentist‘s office and that sparked his specialization in pediatric dentistry.

“She couldn’t stop talking about how awesome the dentist was,” Dr. Draney recalls. “I decided then and there that I wanted to be a pediatric dentist and work with children myself.”

Dr. Draney chose to open his practice in Lancaster because he loved the community and small-town feel, and he knew it would be the perfect location in Central Ohio to raise his family of eight.