Dr. Boyd and his office staff are AMAZING! He is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about dental health and how it relates to overall health and truly cares about my children. He looks at each individual child and tailors the care to them. It is 100% worth the 3+ hour drive to see him and his wonderful staff!
I cannot say enough about Dr Boyd and his staff! We visited one fall morning, and from start to finish, each member of his team took their time to make our four year old feel comfortable and a breeze to work with. Orla and Gigi were especially helpful! The knowledge of Dr Boyd and his passion for his work is unmeasurable. He is leading the way with airway orthodontics! We cannot thank everyone enough. It was definitely worth the trip from NY!
Our dentist referred us to Dr. Boyd to evaluate our four-year-old’s malocclusion. The staff are fabulous and so welcoming — our child felt right at home, and Dr. Boyd was so wonderful. We gained so much insight from him — all that was going on with our kiddo helped piece together so much of the last four years! We’re grateful and excited to see the improvements and changes that will benefit our kid and their development. As a result of our positive experience, we’re now bringing our second child in. No place we’d rather go.
Dr. Boyd and the whole team are excellent in every aspect! Not only knowledgeable of the science behind the procedures and the overall growth process but also showing the human side of healthcare in every interaction. Over the past 7+ years, I have seen firsthand that they are patient and caring with everyone in their practice. We are very happy with the results and the guidance provided to help our children get first-class dental care starting from their early years.
At 36 years old, I just brought my 13-month-old son for his first appointment with Dr. Kevin. It’s hard to believe because it doesn’t feel all that long ago that I started seeing Dr. Kevin myself at age 7 or so. (Honestly, he hasn’t aged a day—the math doesn’t even add up to me!) Dr. Kevin’s practice is truly the best. He cared for my younger sister and me through cleanings, braces, retainers, spacers, and more. He has a genial manner that puts kids at ease. He continues to be involved in academic research and is a leader in the field. His work focuses on the evolution of the human jaw and its effects on children’s breathing and sleep patterns. Ask him about it; hearing him talk about it is so interesting!
Obviously, Dr. Kevin specializes in pediatric dentistry, but I’ve occasionally contacted his practice as an adult for consultations. He always remembers me and gives me great advice. It’s not just Dr. Kevin; his team — front desk assistants, dental assistants, and fellow DDS partners — are outstanding. He really hires good people. I know my son is in great hands.
Prior to receiving his specialty license in pediatric dentistry from the University of Iowa, he earned an MSc degree from Michigan State University in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. His graduate research interests centered around the impact of commercially-processed foods on dental health and body weight. His Nutrition background has served as a great foundation for the specialty practice of Pediatric Dentistry given that many oral health problems are often associated with unhealthy eating; dental caries (cavities) and early periodontal (gum) inflammation (gingivitis) are two of the most common problems associated with unhealthy snacking behaviors.
Dr. Boyd has extensive training and clinical experience in performing risk assessment, diagnosing, and treating very young children who present with non-self-correcting malocclusions with possibly-associated sleep and breathing difficulties.
He lectures worldwide on the topics of Early Childhood Malocclusion (under 72 months), pediatric sleep breathing hygiene, and the newly emerging healthcare discipline of Evolutionary Oral Medicine, also often called Darwinian Dentistry.
He is married and has two adult daughters. When not working, he enjoys tennis, skiing and sailing.