- +(803) 579-2600
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- Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
A Fully Digital Experience Our fully digital practice offers a faster, safer, and more comfortable experience for your child by replacing outdated methods with high-precision technology. Using low-radiation digital X-rays and the smallest digital sensors, we capture detailed images of your child’s smile while prioritizing their safety and comfort. Through seamless digital charting and clear visual communication, we track every milestone of your child’s oral development with pinpoint accuracy, ensuring a transparent and stress-free visit for the whole family.
Family-Centered Comfort We know that a visit to the dentist can be a big deal for little ones-and their parents! We warmly welcome parents to stay with their child during appointments to foster a sense of security and trust. Your presence helps alleviate anxiety and allows us to address your questions firsthand.
We don’t just treat patients; we build lasting relationships with families to ensure every visit is a positive, stress-free experience.
Minimally Invasive Dentistry our team is dedicated to preserving your child’s natural smile using the most conservative and gentle techniques available. Our Minimally
Invasive approach prioritizes your child’s comfort by reducing the need for traditional drilling and local anesthetic (“shots”) whenever possible. We offer innovative treatments such as: SMART Fillings: Conservative restorations that protect the tooth. Hall Technique Crowns: Specialized stainless steel crowns placed without the need for drilling or numbing.
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF): A painless, brush-on liquid that helps stop cavities in their tracks.
Our goal is to provide exceptional, long-lasting dental health with a gentle touch that keeps kids smiling.
Dr. Nina Ho is thrilled to be practicing pediatric dentistry in the region she has called home since childhood. After growing up in Charlotte and graduating from Garinger High School, she attended UNC Charlotte for her undergraduate studies before earning her Doctorate at the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Nina then moved to the University of Louisville to complete her specialized residency in Pediatric Dentistry.
Now a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist, she has established her practice, Newport Kids Dental, in both Rock Hill and Fort Mill. Her mission is simple: providing the highest quality dental care to children from these and the surrounding communities in a warm, friendly, and supportive environment. Beyond the office, Dr. Nina is a lifelong learner who stays at the forefront of dental advancements through continuing education to ensure her patients receive the best treatment options available.
When she isn’t at the clinic working alongside her dedicated team, Dr. Nina enjoys staying active outdoors, working out, and reading. Above all, she treasures time spent with her husband, her three young children, and her extended family. She feels truly fortunate to partner with local families through Newport Kids Dental, helping children grow into young adults with healthy, confident smiles.
Dr. John Orr graduated from Tufts dental school in Boston, Massachusetts, in 2021 and practiced dentistry in Massachusetts for a year following graduation. Dr. Orr is excited to be a 5th generation dentist serving the people of Alabama, Dr. John M Orr was the 14th dentist in the state of Alabama (John’s great-great grandfather). He continues to stay on the cutting edge of digital dentistry and learning new innovations with his partners at Singing River Dentistry.
He is originally from Vestavia Hills, near Birmingham. He attended the University of Alabama for undergrad, following in his father’s and grandfather’s foot-steps, where he majored in Biology and Spanish. He is excited to use his Spanish to care for the Hispanic population of Northwest Alabama. He met his wife Maxie while pursuing a medical sciences masters at Mississippi College. Maxie is a doctor at Tennessee Valley Pediatrics.
Dr. Orr and his wife are very excited about serving the people of Northwest Alabama. They discovered the beauty of the Shoals when Dr. Maxie completed her 3rd and 4th years of medical school at Helen Keller Hospital in 2017-2019. They enjoy the outdoors and all things involving the water. He particularly enjoys sharpening his chef skills, golf, slalom skiing, and kayaking.
Our thoughtful team knows that dental visits can be a little spooky for some kiddos. If your child likes to have something to fidget with during their procedure, they can reach for any of our distraction gadgets to feel calm and engaged.
With wonder, whimsy, and decades of experience, our compassionate team of dentists are delighted to tend to your child’s smile! Introducing your little one to a lifetime of strong oral health habits is our passion, and we always aim to do it with personalized attention and genuine care.
Did we mention we also like to have fun, too? Setting your kiddo up for oral success means it’s our job to ensure they make great memories at our practice. From tots to teens, our team loves to make appointments fun, engaging, and interesting, so your child has something to smile about!
