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Dentists & doctorsBakersfield, CA

Purdy Pediatric Dentistry

A Bakersfield paediatric dental practice offering sedation dentistry for autistic children and other disabled children.

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The practical details

Ages servedInfants through teens
Current waitNo wait time published in the sources we saw — ask when you call
WhereBakersfield — 5397 Truxtun Avenue
Address5397 Truxtun Ave Ste 100, Bakersfield, CA 93309
HoursMonday–Thursday 7:00am–4:00pm; Friday 7:00am–12:00pm
Funding takenAll types of dental insurance, including Denti-Cal (Medi-Cal Dental)In-house membership plan for families without dental benefits

What this is, in plain language

Dental sedation and general anaesthesia for children with intellectual and physical disabilities, including autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy, with eligibility discussed at a consultation.

Getting started

Book a consultation first to discuss your child's eligibility for sedation or general anaesthesia.

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What they say about themselves

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  • Describes care for children with intellectual and physical disabilities, naming autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy.
  • Offers dental sedation and general anaesthesia, with a child's eligibility discussed at a consultation.
  • Says it welcomes Denti-Cal state insurance — noting most other paediatric dentists do not accept it — plus an in-house membership plan for uninsured families.
  • Advertises 'Habla Español' at its Truxtun Avenue office.

Details checked againstthe provider's website on 2026-08-16. Confirm current availability directly.

The questions we ask every provider

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  • Yes:Describes experience with autistic children
  • No:Offers practice or desensitisation visits
  • Yes:Says on its website that it accepts Medicaid
  • No:Publishes its wait time for new patients

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