I took my 5 yr. old to Dr. McDuffie to have a baby tooth that had died pulled. Initially I used him because he was on my discount plan & there weren't any pediatric dentists on the plan. Since I couldn't afford an off plan pediatric dentist I called Dr. McDuffie's office & spoke with him personally. He assured me that he wasn't affraid of treating children. And he wasn't! He was gentle, yet firm. My son didn't cry one tear! As a matter of fact when his first tooth got loose naturally his first comment was, I want to go to the dentist & get it taken out! There can't be a better compliment than that! Lisa W.