Get to Know Me
Dr. Katheryn Goldman is the program director of the Pediatric Dental Residency program as well as the director of Dental Outreach at Nemours. She obtained her degree in dentistry from the University of Pennsylvania and continued specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard University. Dr. Goldman has also earned a master’s degree in public health from SUNY Albany and a PhD in social work from Wurzweiler School of Social Work.
Why I Treat Children
With my focus in public health, I believe the best way to prevent illness and disease in children is to start treatment early for better outcomes. I feel that an individual’s relationship with dentistry begins in childhood and their experiences in childhood shape the future of their dental care into adulthood. I further believe that each child is unique and it is extremely important to me that a child feels seen and heard throughout their care.
What I'm Passionate About
I am passionate about understanding the individual needs of children and their families. By going out in the community and building relationships, I aim to improve oral health outcomes on an individual and state level. I believe that every child deserves a safe and loving dental home. I’m particularly passionate about ensuring that children who are behaviorally and medically complex have access to dental care. When a child has a complex medical history, I feel it is critically important to work within the child’s care teams so that the family can get the care needed in a well-informed setting.
How I Try to Make A Difference
By being involved with the community, I participate in a lot of outreach programs across Delaware to promote oral health.
