Specialty-level pediatric care
Dr. Malek is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a voluntary credential built on pediatric specialty training and examination.
About Kids First
A pediatric dental practice built around the whole child.
Kids First Pediatric Dental Care is here for infants, children, and adolescents across Zanesville and southeast Ohio — with board-certified expertise and an approach that respects each child’s needs.
Our approach
A healthy smile reflects a healthy child.
Dental health is part of a child’s total well-being. That is why Kids First combines preventive guidance, child-specific treatment, and patient-centered communication in one place.
From the moment a family arrives, our goal is to make dental care feel understandable and manageable. We take time to explain what we see, why it matters, and what comes next — without losing sight of the child in the chair.
Based in Zanesville, Kids First welcomes families from Newark, Cambridge, Coshocton, Lancaster, New Lexington, and surrounding communities in southeast Ohio and western West Virginia.
What guides every visit
Care that families can understand and trust.
The patient comes first
We do not just fix teeth. We treat the patient — considering comfort, health, development, communication, and the family behind each visit.
A partner for parents and caregivers
Families know their children best. We listen first, explain clearly, and make a plan with the people who care for the child every day.
Practical information
Plan with more clarity.
Before you call, you can review how a first visit works and learn how Kids First helps families with out-of-network insurance claims and financing.
New patients
A calm overview of a first visit, what to bring, and how to prepare your child.
New Patient GuideInsurance & financing
Kids First is out of network, can file claims to help maximize benefits, and offers CareCredit financing.
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Ready when your family is.
Tell us what your child needs. We will listen, explain the next step clearly, and help you find an appointment time that works.