Practice profile

Todt Hill Pediatric Dentistry

268 Todt Hill Road, Staten Island, NY 10314
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Dr. Phyllis G. Merlino holding a green plush dental teaching toy and toothbrush in her pediatric dental office Image: Todt Hill Pediatric Dentistry

Practice overview

Todt Hill Pediatric Dentistry is led by Phyllis G. Merlino, DDS, at 268 Todt Hill Road on Staten Island. The practice website states that it opened in January 2000 and focuses on children of all ages, including patients with special physical, developmental and healthcare needs. Families can contact the team with questions before arranging a first visit. The official team page also introduces registered dental hygienists Dolores, Camille and Kristin, who provide dental hygiene care and patient education.

Dr. Merlino’s official biography describes her dental degree from New York University in 1994, a general practice residency at Staten Island University Hospital, and pediatric specialty training at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center completed in 1999. The biography identifies her as board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Listed services include checkups, fillings, sealants, crowns, fluoride, nerve treatments for baby teeth, silver diamine fluoride, treatment for white spot lesions, space maintainers and gum surgery. Comfort and treatment information includes sedation, nitrous oxide and laser dentistry, alongside care for dental emergencies. The website provides first-visit guidance and answers to common questions. Office hours vary, and the practice asks families to call for detailed scheduling information.

Todt Hill Pediatric Dentistry is located at 268 Todt Hill Road, Staten Island, NY 10314. Published office hours: Office hours vary; call for detailed information. Call (718) 761-2090 to contact the practice.

Services described by the practice

  • Pediatric dentistry
  • Special needs dentistry
  • Emergency dentistry
  • Dental checkups
  • Dental fillings
  • Dental sealants
  • Pulpotomy
  • Dental crowns
  • Fluoride treatment
  • Silver diamine fluoride
  • Gingivectomy
  • Space maintainers
  • Sedation dentistry
  • Nitrous oxide
  • Laser dentistry

Published opening hours

  • Office hours vary; call for detailed information

Call before visiting; holiday and urgent-care hours can change.

Named providers

  • Phyllis G. Merlino, DDS
  • Dolores, Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Camille, Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Kristin, Registered Dental Hygienist