Schedule a new patient exam, routine cleaning or emergency appointment through our online scheduling portal or by calling the practice directly. You'll find a list of insurances we currently accept on our payment options page. If you have a dental emergency and do not see an appointment available when you need it, please call (432) 267-3657 to speak with a team member. Please note that any patient portion of payment is due at the time of service.
Schedule an Appointment
Thank you for choosing Children's Dental Center for your dental needs! Please click below to access our scheduling portal and reserve your new patient exam, routine cleaning, or emergency appointment.
New Patients
For a list of insurance plans we currently accept along with additional payment options, please click here.
If you have a state-funded plan or do not see your insurance listed, please call your practice to speak with a team member.
Existing Patients
Please use the name and date of birth on file with our practice to schedule your appointment.
If you are not due for a routine cleaning or already have one scheduled, you will not be able to schedule through the portal.
If you have a dental emergency and do not see an appointment available when you need it, please call (432) 267-3657 to speak with a team member.
Complete New Patient Forms
You will now be redirected to a secure link to complete your patient forms for the Big Spring practice. Please make sure to fill out forms for the practice you will be visiting. Also be sure to use the same name and date of birth you used to schedule.
Humana
Libarty
MCNA
MetLife
SunLife/DHA
TMHP
United Concordia
Don't see your insurance plan listed?
We accept all Medicaid plans. As insurance options can vary by location, please contact the practice directly for the most comprehensive list of plans accepted by that practice.
Dr. Christopher Norton, DDS, graduated from Southern Methodist University with his undergraduate degree in Chemistry. He then attended Baylor University where he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Dr. Norton joined the Abbeville team in 2013 and practices at many of our locations, but when he is not practicing dentistry, he enjoys playing golf and basketball, working on projects around his house and spending time with his family!
Dr. Nandar Shar joined the Odessa, Big Spring and Midland offices in 2013 after treating patients of all ages in a busy private office in Dallas, TX for more than four years. She graduated from the University of Texas at Houston, School of Dentistry in 2009.
Dr. Shar is a member of the Texas Dental Association, Southwest Dental Association and American Dental Association. She earned a B.S. in Neuroscience from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2005. A native of Plano, TX, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and cooking.
Dr. Matthew Stephenson joined Abbeville in 2010. He is a graduate of Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Stephenson is a father of four and has been married for almost 10 years to a woman much too good for him. He grew up in Utah where he did his undergraduate studies at Utah Valley University. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry, especially getting to know his patients and being able to constantly learn more.
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