Convenient Access from Edison
Edison is a small rural community, but its children deserve the same specialist care as kids anywhere in Kern County. Kinder Pediatric Dental, a children-only practice on Union Ave in Bakersfield, is a 14-minute drive west of town. If you have been hunting for a pediatric dentist near Edison, we care for babies, school-age children and teens, with a Spanish-speaking team and a playful style that puts nervous kids at ease.
Start at the middle school campus at 721 South Edison Road. Drive west on Edison Highway, the old US 466, for close to five miles through farmland and orchards, then continue west on East California Avenue. Turn north on Mount Vernon Avenue, west on Niles Street and north on Union Avenue to 3130 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, on the block between Flower Street and Lincoln Street. The trip covers about 8.3 miles, all of it on surface roads.
Pin our office on Google Maps before your first visit so the turns through east Bakersfield come easily. If the kids earn a reward, the Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center, a hands-on children's museum on Chester Avenue, is about a mile from the office. Families west of town along the same corridor can read our pages for Fairfax and Hillcrest.
Small-Town Roots, Specialist Care for Kids
The 2020 census counted just 255 residents in the Edison community, the first time it was listed as its own place. It sits about 7.5 miles east-southeast of downtown Bakersfield, an unincorporated spot where row crops and orchards stretch in most directions. East Niles is the nearest neighboring community to the northwest.
The town has an interesting past. It was first called Wade, and an electric company built a substation there in 1902. When the Southern Pacific Railroad arrived in 1903, the stop was renamed, and a post office opened the same year. That railroad-era name is still on the highway, the school district and the middle school.
Living farther out means every trip into town counts. We keep visits efficient, so brothers and sisters can be seen one after another and the family heads home together. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and closed Friday through Sunday, so plan errands in Bakersfield around those days. Our new patient forms can be completed at home to save time once you arrive.
One School District From Preschool to Eighth Grade
Few communities have a school system that follows children so closely. The Edison Elementary School District was organized on January 9, 1911, from parts of the Fairfax and Rockpile districts. Today it runs a preschool, Orangewood Elementary in neighboring East Niles, and a middle school for grades 5 through 8, home of the Panthers. The district received a 2026 Golden Bell Award for improving student attendance.
That focus on attendance is a good fit for how we schedule. Twice-yearly checkups can be booked early in the morning or late in the afternoon, so children miss as little class time as possible. Catching a small cavity at a routine visit also prevents the kind of toothache that keeps a child home from school.
The county library bookmobile visits the middle school on Wednesdays from 11:30 AM to 1 PM, and stops at Orangewood from 2 to 3:30 PM. A picture book about a trip to the dentist is a simple way to prepare a preschooler for a first appointment. Older students can borrow books on how teeth grow and why baby teeth matter.
Kids' Dental Care From a Pediatric Dentist Near Edison
Pediatric Dentistry
Checkups, cleanings, digital x-rays and fillings make up the heart of each visit. Every step is explained to parents, and children hear it in words they understand.
Dental Sedation
A longer drive should not end with a visit that cannot be finished. Nitrous oxide, oral sedation or general anesthesia may help an anxious child, with the choice based on age, health and anxiety level.
First Exams for Preschoolers
Children who are three or four years old do best with short, friendly first visits. We count teeth, check for early decay and let them get comfortable in the chair.
Filling Cavities While They Are Small
Tooth-colored composite fillings repair decay before it reaches the nerve. Treating cavities early keeps appointments shorter and avoids bigger work later.
Help for a Sudden Toothache
New patients without insurance can come in for our $69 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, which pinpoints the cause of the pain. Call Monday through Thursday as soon as the trouble starts.
Meet Your Child's Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Edward Dove completed his postdoctoral specialty training in pediatric dentistry at NSU and Miami Children's Hospital in 2006. He also works as a staff pediatric dentist at Maniilaq Hospital in Kotzebue, Alaska. That mix of city and remote practice shapes how carefully he plans each visit for families who drive in from outside town.
Insurance & Financing
We are in-network with most major dental insurance plans, including Medicaid. Cash, personal checks and major credit cards are all accepted, and financing is available for larger treatment plans. New patients without insurance can start with the $99 Cleaning, Exam & X-Ray.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Kinder Pediatric Dental from Edison, and how do I get there?
The middle school on South Edison Road is about 8.3 miles from our office, roughly a 14-minute drive. The route runs west on Edison Highway, then along East California Avenue, Mount Vernon Avenue, Niles Street and Union Avenue. It is a straightforward trip for anyone who wants a pediatric dentist near Edison without any freeway driving.
Do we need to take SR-58 to reach your office?
No, the most direct route skips SR-58 entirely. Edison Highway carries you west into east Bakersfield, and city streets handle the rest of the way to Union Avenue. Expect the last few miles to move more slowly at rush hour, so build in a few extra minutes for late-afternoon appointments.
How did this community get its name?
The town was first called Wade, and the Southern Pacific Railroad renamed the stop when it arrived in 1903. A year earlier, an electric company had built a substation on the site. The local school district, organized in 1911, was named for the Southern California Edison Company.
Can a Panther in middle school and a younger sibling share one appointment trip?
Yes, siblings can usually be booked back to back. A middle school student and a preschooler need very different visits, and we plan each one for the child's age. Mention every child who needs care when you call, and the front desk will look for times that let the whole family make a single drive.
What should we bring to a first appointment?
Bring your child's insurance card, if you have one, along with a list of any medications and health conditions. Completed new patient forms save time at check-in. A favorite stuffed animal or small toy can help a younger child feel secure, and parents are welcome to share any worries about past dental visits.
Schedule Your Visit from Edison
When your family is ready to choose a pediatric dentist near Edison, call 661-485-4991 Monday through Thursday. Our Areas We Serve page lists the other communities we welcome, and the Pediatric Dentist Bakersfield, CA homepage has more about our practice.
