Dr. Matt Karsten, pediatric dentist and founder of Kids First Pediatric Dentistry received his bachelors degree cum laude from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Next he attended the Southern Illi… Read more ›
I have three little ones and they are extremely busy. I dread going to any other appointments because I know it will be full of tantrums, and epic melt downs. Although, coming to this office is a complete 360. They look forward to their visits because they know it will be fun, easy, and they get stickers. They only really g…
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois at Chicago | Bachelors Degree | B.S. Physiology, Chemistry, Physics | 2001 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Doctorate | D.M.D. | 2006 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children | Pediatric Dentistry | Not Specified |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Member | American Dental Association | Present |
| Professional Member | American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry | Present |
| Professional Member | American Academy of Pediatrics | Present |
| Professional Member | Illinois State Dental Society | Present |
| Professional Member | Chicago Dental Society | Present |
| Professional Member | Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentistry | Present |
| Professional Member | Fox River Valley Dental Society | Present |
| Professional Member | Elgin Dental Society/study club | Present |
Years In Practice: 19 (started in 2006)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Karsten specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Kids First Pediatric Dentistry - 1640 Capital Street Suite 500
“Trustworthy and Fun”
I have three little ones and they are extremely busy. I dread going to any other appointments because I know it will be full of tantrums, and epic melt downs. Although, coming to this office is a complete 360. They look forward to their visits because they know it will be fun, easy, and they get stickers. They only really get upset when they have to leave to be honest. Having a providers you can trust means the world to me. Thank you for being amazing we tell everyone about you all.
More info: We accept Cash, Checks, In-House Financing Options, Master Card, Visa, Discover, American Express and CareCredit.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
We accept most PPO insurnace plans, please contact our office for more information.
Comment - “ Trustworthy and Fun ”
I have three little ones and they are extremely busy. I dread going to any other appointments because I know it will be full of tantrums, and epic melt downs. Although, coming to this office is a complete 360. They look forward to their visits because they know it will be fun, easy, and they get stickers. They only really get upset when they have to leave to be honest. Having a providers you can trust means the world to me. Thank you for being amazing we tell everyone about you all.