Meet Our Team
At Dentistry for Children, we are committed to providing exceptional dental care to the children in our community. Our highly skilled staff works hard to pursue ongoing education and innovation to stay on top of the latest trends in both dental technologies and the entire medical field, so your child receives the treatment they need in an efficient and comforting manner. We take pride in providing care to infants, toddlers, and small children every day in the Tri-County community!
DR. HAYDEN PHILLIPS
Dr. Phillips grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. After receiving his Bachelor of Science from the University of Kentucky, he was accepted into the College of Dentistry. Here he completed both his dental degree and two-year residency, awarding him a certificate in pediatric dentistry. Working with children has been an important part of Dr. Phillips’ life since young adulthood, from baby-sitting neighborhood kids to counseling summer camps and volunteering for the Special Olympics. Choosing a career in pediatric dentistry was a natural course and Dr. Phillips feels embracing the rewards and challenges it offers is the most fulfilling career imaginable.
- Enjoys golfing and boating
- Loves to travel with his family
DR. HAYDEN PHILLIPS
Dr. Phillips grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. After receiving his Bachelor of Science from the University of Kentucky, he was accepted into the College of Dentistry. Here he completed both his dental degree and two-year residency, awarding him a certificate in pediatric dentistry. Working with children has been an important part of Dr. Phillips’ life since young adulthood, from baby-sitting neighborhood kids to counseling summer camps and volunteering for the Special Olympics. Choosing a career in pediatric dentistry was a natural course and Dr. Phillips feels embracing the rewards and challenges it offers is the most fulfilling career imaginable.
- Enjoys golfing and boating
- Loves to travel with his family
DR. CATHERINE ROBINETTE
Dr. Robinette was born and raised in Bristol, Tennessee. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Duke University and her dental degree from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. She met her husband, Dr. Phillips, in dental school and they were married in 2004. Since the first day of dental school, she knew she wanted to treat children and continued at UK with a pediatric residency program. Drs. Phillips and Robinette live in Lexington with their family. Dr. Robinette is certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
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Loves to plan trips and travel to new places with her family. New York City and Paris are some of her favorites.
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Is passionate about working closely with the Children Advocacy Center in Kentucky
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Loves to wear crazy shoes!
DR. PUJA SANGOI
Dr. Puja is originally from Owensboro, KY, and attended the University of Louisville for dental school where she completed two additional years of specialized pediatric dental training to care for children and is now a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. After completing dental school, she completed her Masters in Public Health at Johns Hopkins University and was awarded the Best Overall Capstone for her research. She currently lives in Lexington and enjoys spending time with her husband, Maulin, and newborn son, Ahaan. Dr. Puja has a passion for treating children and looks forward to taking great care of your little ones.
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She can speak 4 languages
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Has ridden a roller coaster in the Swiss Alps
DR. PUJA SANGOI
Dr. Puja is originally from Owensboro, KY, and attended the University of Louisville for dental school where she completed two additional years of specialized pediatric dental training to care for children and is now a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. After completing dental school, she completed her Masters in Public Health at Johns Hopkins University and was awarded the Best Overall Capstone for her research. She currently lives in Lexington and enjoys spending time with her husband, Maulin, and newborn son, Ahaan. Dr. Puja has a passion for treating children and looks forward to taking great care of your little ones.
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She can speak 4 languages
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Has ridden a roller coaster in the Swiss Alps
DR. SPENCER LAUFER
Dr. Spencer Laufer grew up in Houston, Texas, and got her undergraduate degree from Belmont University, where she also played on the soccer team. She went on to dental school at the University of Kentucky and now lives in Lexington. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Kentucky Dental Association. She loves that she is able to be goofy with her patients and provide children with a positive dental experience!
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She enjoys hiking with her golden retriever named Kirby
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She loves playing pickleball and exploring the Bluegrass
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