Welcome to our blog!

We haven't had a chance to do this yet, but WELCOME to the official Smiles Dentistry for Kids blog! We've recently installed new ways to stay connected to our patients, including our interactive Facebook page, YouTube channel and our very own blog, which we’ll be updating every week! You may us by clicking on any of the social network icons located on the left side of this page.

We look forward to seeing you soon! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Dr. Matt Hillman, helping you save face this summer

With the heat wave sweeping through the Midwest lately, Dr. Matt Hillman and our staff want you to think more and more about sun safety when you’re out and about. There are many ways kids can protect themselves, and our friends at Parents Magazine have kindly provided five tips to help you and your kids get started with sun protection:

1. Limit outdoor playtime between 10a.m. and 4p.m.

2. Apply sunscreen properly. (Choose a sunscreen with SPF (Sun Protection Factor) 15 or higher. Apply to nose, ears, hands, feet, shoulders and behind the neck; lips can also burn, so apply a lip balm with SPF protection.

3. Wear protective clothing. This includes a hat with a brim, sunglasses and a large umbrella.

4. Watch your medications. Some medications increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun, so make sure to ask your doctor whether your child may be at risk.

5. Set a good example. If your child sees you following sun-safety rules, he or she will follow suit.

Dr. Matt and our staff encourage you to have a bottle of water handy when heading out! Stay safe out there, and we hope you're all having a fantastic summer so far!

What are happy patients saying about Smiles Dentistry for Kids?

Last week, Dr. Matt Hillman and team asked you, our amazing patients and parents, what you most liked about your experience at Smiles Dentistry for Kids. Well, we received some pretty generous reviews, and thought we’d share a few with you today. Please feel free to contribute your own thoughts about our office! We love getting patient testimonials!

"I recently had the pleasure of taking my two daughters to see Dr. Matt. WOW! The new office was fantastic. My daughters had fun with Apple computers while I filled out the paperwork. Without any delay we got to meet Dr. Matt. He was amazing with the girls. He spent soo much time talking to them and explaining all of the things he was going to do. After the cleaning and exam, he sat down with me to discuss his findings and answer all of my questions. From start to finish our experience was top notch. My girls are already asking when they will get to go back to have their "Smiles Shined" by Dr. Matt again. I will recommend Dr. Matt and Smiles Dentistry for Kids over and over." ~ Cindy M.

"WOW is about all I can say! From the gals at the front desk, the hygenist & Dr. Matt - it was wonderful! My son is 4 years old and this was his first visit to the denist and he was talking about it for a few hours after we left. The hygeniest, Taren I think her name was, was so patient, quiet & calm and just wonderful in explaining what everything was to my son. They were all very friendly and took a lot of time with us to get to know us and to let us ask any questions that we may have. They have playstations with kid friendly games, a tv, books, Dr. Matt's dog behind the reception desk) and lots of bright fun colors! The most fun part for my son - getting that gold coin at the end to choose a prize out front on our way out!‎" ~ Holly

"I was simply amazed by how extremely caring and knowelegable the whole staff is. I have been treated like I was being herded in and out of visits before and that was what I was expecting here. I am very happy to report that there are still medical professionals that do it because they care, not because of the money. My little girl was so scared to go, but she had a cavity that I could see and we needed to be seen immediately. They got us an appt and by the time we were finished my little one could not stop asking me when she gets to "Visit Dr Matt and her new friend the tooth lady" again." ~ Happy Mom

What do you love about Smiles Dentistry for Kids?

From your very first visit to Smiles Dentistry for Kids, Dr. Matt Hillman and our attentive and dedicated team strive to provide superior dental treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. Today, we thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you been especially impressed by Dr. Matthew Hillman's work? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your new smile?

Serving Overland Park, Olathe, Kansas City and the surrounding areas of Kansas and Missouri, Dr. Hillman and team's goal is to make your child's first dental experience a positive one. Whether it's a simple checkup or restorative care, Smiles Dentistry for Kids provides comprehensive gentle dental care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. We treat your family like our family!

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. Or, you can tell us by posting on our interactive Facebook page!

Meet Dr. Matt

I love pediatric dentistry. Not everybody gets to do exactly what they want for a career. I'm so lucky to have had the opportunities I have and to be where I am. I want to share my knowledge and skills with families in hopes that we can reduce the occurrence of dental decay in kids. Working with such diverse personalities requires a lot of flexibility and a lot of energy, but it pays off at the end of the day. I truly feel that working with children is what I was meant to do.

I grew up as a military brat, living in many different places around the country and world. I now live in Overland Park with my wife, Emily, our cats, Tigger and Leon, and our dog, Knusper. I love to play soccer and exercise. I dabble in graphic design and have just recently started into photography. I’m not afraid to pop the hood of a car and get my hands dirty and I look forward to rebuilding a classic sometime in the future. We love to go to the movies and we love to travel!