Dr Whalen is wonderful! His staff is friendly and thorough. He really engages with the kids so they feel that they are part of their dental hygiene, compared to many dentists that engage with the parent while the child sits there. You can tell he has a high level of concern for the children's well-being and that they are comfortable as they go through this process. I'm so pleased to have found a wonderful dentist to guide my children as they learn to care for their teeth and gums.