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Berks Kids Dentistry Dentistry for Children, Adolescents, and Special Needs Patients in a warm, friendly environment! Schedule your child's appointment now! Kristin A.L.

Berks Kids Dentistry offers dental services to the children of Berks, Lancaster, and Schuylkill Counties of PA, including the metropolitan Reading area. With 25 years combined experience, Dr. Kristin Gordos and Dr. Laura Snyder are extremely fortunate to participate in the lives of children and their families. We look forward to creating a long-term, satisfying, professional and friendly relationship with you and your child. Our Practice is one of the only offices in the area that is limited to children, adolescents, and special needs. We are honored to give children a road to a life time of smiles. Contact Berks Kids Dentistry today at 610-916-7600 for any further questions or concerns. Gordos, DMD

Dr. Kristin established Berks Kids Dentistry in April 2006. She grew up in Philadelphia and the surrounding area. She moved to Berks County after marrying her wonderful husband, Christopher, in 2001. Dr. Kristin is a Nazareth Academy and University of Scranton graduate. She received her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Temple University School of Dentistry. Dr. Kristin completed two years of advanced specialty training in a hospital based pediatric dentistry at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. She received the elite status of Board Certification in 2008. Her pediatric training allows her to treat childhood dental issues. It also enables her to effectively deal with emotions of children to pave the way for a positive adult experience. Dr. Kristin is an active member in the Berks County Dental Society, Pennsylvania Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. When Dr. Kristin is away from the office, she loves spending time with her husband, Chris, and their three wonderful children, Andrew, Mackenzie, and Madelyn. She also enjoys movies and traveling. Laura Snyder, DMD

Dr. Laura joined the Berks Kids Dentistry family in 2009. Originally from Lancaster, PA, she moved to Wyomissing to be closer to her fiancรฉe, Dr. Jordan Hottenstein. Dr. Laura and Dr. Jordan were married in May 2011. Dr. Laura is a Lancaster Country Day and Bucknell University graduate. Dr. Laura completed two years of advanced specialty training in a clinic based pediatric dentistry at Temple University School of Dentistry, Episcopal Hospital. Dr. Laura received the elite status of Board Certification in 2010. Dr. Laura is an active member in the Berks County Dental Society, Pennsylvania Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. When Dr. Laura is away from the office, she loves spending time with her husband, Jordan, and their sons, JD and Mahlon. She also enjoys cooking and playing tennis. Hygienists

Maureen Danks, RDH
Maureen, a native of Harrisburg, PA, graduated from Northampton Community College with her Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene. She started practicing with the late Dr. Thomas Gosselin upon graduation and with Dr. Kristin in 2001. She has over 24 years experience working with children and special needs patients of all ages, abilities, and personalities. She is dependable and fully committed to exceptional patient care. Maureen lives with her husband, Craig, and their children, Aaron and Nicole. Pamela Foesig, RDH
Pam, originally from Green Lane, Montgomery County, graduated from Montgomery County Community College with her Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene. She joined Dr. Kristin in 2003. She loves working in a pediatric practice and strives to make every patient feel welcome. She loves helping the children and special needs patients have a wonderful, fun, and memorable hygiene visit. Pam loves spending time with her friends and family, especially her husband, Paul, and their daughter, Emma. She also enjoys traveling and hiking. Tara Bond, RDH
Tara, a native of Berks County, graduated in 1991 from Northampton County Area Community College with an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene. She joined our team full-time in April 2018. Her dependability and organizational skills are an asset to our practice, as well as her desire to embrace continuing education in order to provide exceptional care for her patients. Spending time with her husband, Kyle, and her friends and family is what Tara enjoys the most when not working. Among her many likes and interests are traveling, riding motorcycles, baking, reading, country music, and her favorite place is the beach. Dental Assistant & Receptionist

Brianna Kalman
Brianna, originally from New Jersey, graduated from Delaware Valley High School in 2017 and Hunterdon County Tech in 2019 with her certifications in dental assisting and radiology. She also is CPR certified. Brianna moved to Pennsylvania in January 2019 and joined Berks Kids Dentistry in August 2019. She enjoys working with the entire staff, but particularly likes spending time with each child who comes to visit. In her free time, she can be found spending time with her boyfriend Nick, their fur babies Minni and Rebel, or at a racetrack somewhere! Dental Assistants

Dana McGann
Dana, who hails from Washington state, is a graduate of Pima Medical Institute, where she studied Dental Assisting. She moved to Pennsylvania from Washington in 2019 and joined Berks Kids Dentistry in August of 2020. She always has a bright, friendly smile to welcome patients, and she is a great addition to our office. Dana has two younger brothers who live in Washington state. She loves reptiles and has four geckos of her own. Sara Lucas
Sara grew up close by in Schuylkill County. She graduated from Minersville Junior and Senior High School in 2007 and then went on to complete her Dental Assisting training at Schuylkill Technology Center North Campus in 2008. Sara and her boyfriend have a son, Elliot. They also have a boxer named Mason and a calico cat named Flora. In her free time, Sara enjoys going for walks with her family (Elliot enjoys the wind in his hair ๏ฟฝ), swimming, and watching a lot of Bluey and Puppy Dog Pals with Elliot. She also collects rocks, likes to paint, and enjoys reading and sci-fi. Receptionist & Office Manager

Candace Keith
Candy, a graduate of Cocalico High School, began working with Dr. Gosselin and Dr. Kristin in 2002. She greets all of our patients with a friendly smile and cheerful attitude to make all feel welcome. Besides her front desk duties, Candy also coordinates both Dr. Kristin and Dr. Lauraโ€™s surgery schedules. She resides in Denver with her husband, Andy and their children, Owen and Sommer. She loves spending time with her family, taking trips to the beach, and reading. Emergency Appointments Available

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Not sure if your little one is using the right brush or the right amount of paste? Here is a quick guide to make brushin...
09/23/2026

Not sure if your little one is using the right brush or the right amount of paste? Here is a quick guide to make brushing simple at every stage! ๐Ÿฆทโœจ

๐Ÿชฅ Ages 0โ€“3: Regular baby toothbrush. Rice-sized smear of toothpaste.
๐Ÿชฅ Ages 3โ€“5: Move to a soft, kid-sized toothbrush with a rice-sized amount of paste.
๐Ÿชฅ Ages 6โ€“9: Stick with a kid-sized toothbrush and bump up to a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.
๐Ÿชฅ Ages 10+: Time to transition to an adult-sized toothbrush while keeping that pea-sized amount of paste.๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ
Pro tip: Make sure to swap out toothbrushes every 3 months, or sooner if the bristles start fraying!

Fall into fun with our Fall Coloring Contest at Berks Kids Dentistry! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ–๏ธ   Calling all little artists! Grab your crayon...
09/19/2026

Fall into fun with our Fall Coloring Contest at Berks Kids Dentistry! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

Calling all little artists! Grab your crayons and show us your creative skills for a chance to win. ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ

Contest Details:
๐ŸฆทStart Date: Monday, September 21st
๐ŸฆทEnd Date: Thursday, October 22nd
๐ŸฆทPick up your coloring sheet at the front desk (one per participant)
๐ŸฆทIf you canโ€™t finish during your visit, take it home and return it by October 22nd
๐ŸฆทMake sure your first and last name are written on the back

Winners will be announced the week of October 26th by age group! ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ‚

Stop by the front desk at your next visit to pick up your coloring page, and don't forget rule #6: be creative and have fun! ๐ŸŽจ

09/16/2026

Consider this your friendly reminder! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿชฅ

Staying on top of your routine cleanings every 6 months is the easiest way to protect young enamel and keep dental visits quick, easy, and stress-free. ๐Ÿฆท๐Ÿ˜

Give us a call to get that 6 month appointment on our schedule! ๐Ÿ“žโœจ

Happy Labor Day from BerksKids Dentistry!๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸฆทToday we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of all the a...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Berks
Kids Dentistry!๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿฆท

Today we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of all the amazing families in our community. ๐Ÿ’™

โœจHave a safe and happy Labor Day!๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโœจ

09/02/2026

Every smile is unique, every child is special, and every patient holds a special place in our hearts. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฆท

At Berks Kids Dentistry, we believe every child deserves to feel confident, comfortable, and celebrated. That's why we love getting to know each of our patients and watching their smiles grow brighter with every visit.

To all of our amazing patients, thank you for letting us be part of your smile journey. We think you're all beautiful, inside and out! ๐Ÿ˜Šโœจ

๐ŸŽ’Back Tooth School is in session! โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ“š Our School Year Office Hours:๐Ÿฆท Monday: 8:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM๐Ÿฆท Tuesday: 7:30 AM โ€“ 4:00 ...
08/24/2026

๐ŸŽ’Back Tooth School is in session! โœ๏ธ

๐Ÿ“š Our School Year Office Hours:
๐Ÿฆท Monday: 8:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM
๐Ÿฆท Tuesday: 7:30 AM โ€“ 4:00 PM
๐Ÿฆท Wednesday: 8:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM
๐Ÿฆท Thursday: 8:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM

We can't wait to see all of our amazing patients this school year! Wishing everyone a fun, successful, and smile-filled year ahead. ๐ŸŽโœจ

08/21/2026

Jokes with the Doctors! ๐ŸŽบ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŽถ

Whether you're practicing scales or marching across the field, don't forget to keep your smile performance-ready by brushing twice a day and flossing daily. ๐ŸŽผ๐Ÿฆท๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ’™ Testimonial Tuesday ๐Ÿ’™Thereโ€™s nothing better than hearing that our patients feel safe, comfortable, and cared for when ...
08/11/2026

๐Ÿ’™ Testimonial Tuesday ๐Ÿ’™

Thereโ€™s nothing better than hearing that our patients feel safe, comfortable, and cared for when they walk through our doors! ๐Ÿฆทโœจ

Thank you to this wonderful family for trusting our team and taking the time to share your experience. Your kind words mean so much to our team!๐Ÿ’™

Happy 60th birthday to our hygienist of 40 years, Queen Maureen!! So glad we got to celebrate you ๐Ÿ’™
07/29/2026

Happy 60th birthday to our hygienist of 40 years, Queen Maureen!! So glad we got to celebrate you ๐Ÿ’™

Address

1001 James Drive, Ste A10
Leesport, PA
19533

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 12pm
1pm - 2:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 2:30pm
Friday 8am - 12:30pm

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