Dr. Zarmin Lalani - Pediatric Dentist in Frisco, TX

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Discovery Kids Pediatric Dentistry
10710 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 140
Frisco, TX 75035
Phone: 469-365-5437

Zarmin Lalani, DDS, MS

Zarmin Lalani, DDS, MS, is a board certified pediatric dentist who absolutely loves what she does! She brings her experience, advanced training and compassion to provide comprehensive dental care to infants, children, teens and patients with special needs.

Growing up in Dallas, Dr. Lalani stayed close to home and graduated from University of Dallas. She continued on to Baylor College of Dentistry to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree with honors. Dr. Lalani then completed her Masters in Oral Biology and earned her Pediatric Specialty Certificate at Baylor College of Dentistry, which included residencies at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital and Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. Dr. Lalani brings extensive experience in conscious sedation, hospital dentistry, and working with special needs patients. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

When Dr. Lalani is not taking care of her patients, she enjoys getting involved in the community. She believes her love for working with children is rooted in the many years she devoted to the Girl Scouts organization. Dr. Lalani enjoys trying different cuisines, movies, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Lalani strongly believes in the importance of laying a strong foundation in childhood to ensure a lifetime of good oral health through positive, fun, and pleasant experiences. She considers herself blessed to have the opportunity to bring healthy and beautiful smiles to kids every day!

Zarmin Lalani, DDS, MS – Curriculum Vitae

Board Certification

Diplomate, American Board Of Pediatric Dentistry
Current Positions
Children’s Medical Center – Staff (pending)

Past Positions

Children’s Medical Center of Dallas – Staff
Baylor Our Children’s House – Staff

Education

Postdoctoral Masters Degree in Oral Biology
Texas A&M University, Baylor College of Dentistry 2009 – 2010

Postdoctoral Specialty Training in Pediatric Dentistry

Texas A&M University, Baylor College of Dentistry 2007 – 2009

Residency

Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, Pediatric Dentistry – 2007-2009
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Pediatric Dentistry – 2007-2009

Doctor of Dental Surgery

DDS, Texas A&M University, Baylor College of Dentistry (Dallas, TX) 2003 – 2007

Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Dallas, 1995
Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene, Texas Woman’s University, 2000, Magna Cum Laude

Licensure

State of Texas

Affiliations

Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Southwestern Society of Pediatric Dentistry
Greater Dallas Pediatric Dental Society
American Dental Association
Dallas County Dental Society

Honors & Awards

BCD: Dean’s List
BCD: Odontological Honor Society
BCD: Honor Council
BCD: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – Predoctoral Student Award
BCD: American Association Of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons – Dental Implant Student

Award

BCD: Psi Omega Fraternity – Deputy Councilor’s Award
Mom Approved recognition – Child Magazine (2013)

Service & Leadership

Girl Scouts of America (served in capacity of troop leader and diplomate)
Frisco ISD Partners in Education
BCD: Odontological Honor Society – Treasurer
BCD: Psi Omega Fraternity – Treasurer

Professional Experience

12/2016 – present Founder And Owner Of Discovery Kids Pediatric Dentistry
03/2010 – 02/2017 KidsDental (Dr. Jeffrey Holt)
04/2009 – 04/2010 Dr. Patrick Wilcox, Edinburg, TX

Research Experience

Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry
Irani SK*, Parker J, Lalani Z, Svoboda KKH, and Spears R. 2005. An Examination of TGF-b3 and Apoptotic Mechanisms in Palate Fusion. J Dent Res 84A:1440.
Texas A&M University, Baylor College of Dentistry

Thesis

Are We Keeping Up With Our Children? A National Assessment of the Existence of Dental Protocols and Their Implementation for CSHCN (children with special health care needs); 09/2010
Research Directed by Dr. Carolyn Kerins, Post-Graduate Program Director, Pediatric Dentistry.

Certifications

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider, American Heart Association
Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association

Volunteer Work

Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, Dental Clinic (Children’s Health)
American-Asian Dental Society Sealant Days (Texas A&M University, Baylor College of Dentistry)
Marillac Social Center Health Fair
Christina’s Smile
JW Fannin Elementary and DeGolyer Elementary Tooth Talk
Children’s Oral Health Awareness Talk – Tadlock Elementary (Frisco, TX) – 02/2017
Children’s Oral Health Awareness Talk – Rogers Elementary (Frisco, TX) – 02/2017
Children’s Oral Health Awareness Talk – SEM Elementary (Frisco, TX) – 02/2017
Children’s Oral Health Awareness Talk – Pink Elementary (Frisco, TX) – 02/2017
Children’s Oral Health Awareness Talk – Legacy Academy (Frisco, TX) – 02/2017
Children’s Oral Health Awareness Talk – Wisdom Montessori Academy (Frisco, TX) – 02/2017
Pink Elementary Health Fair (03/2017)
Give Kids A Smile – Arlington Dental Health – 03/2017

If you would like to schedule an appointment for your child with Dr. Zarmin Lalani and her team at Discovery Kids Pediatric Dentistry Frisco, Texas, please complete an online appointment request or phone 469-365-5437.

Zarmin Lalani-Walji, DDS, MS – Coninuing Education Courses

Continuing Medical/Dental/Specialty Education Conferences and eConferences:

Restorative Pediatric Dentistry – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry -11/11/2016
Sedation and Monitoring – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry -11/11/2016
Silver Diamine Fluoride for the Pediatric Dental Practitioner – Greater Dallas Pediatric Dental Society – 11/3/2016
Sports Dentistry: Are Mouthguards for Your Practice? – Southwest Dental Conference – 8/13/2016
Oral Cancer Update – Southwest Dental Conference – 8131/2016
Insurance Strategies that Work – Southwest Dental Conference – 8/12/2016
How to talk confidently with your medical colleagues about the oral-systemic link – Southwest Dental Conference – 8/12/2016
Comparing GMTA and DFC in Pulpotomized Human Primary Molars – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry- 10/22/2015
Evaluation of Primary Carious Dentin after Cavity Sealing in Deep Lesions – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry- 10/22/2015
Infection Control ( provided by Dr. John A. Molinari in Plano, TX) – Henry Schein Dental – 9/25/2015
Behavior Management Strategies in Pediatric Dentistry with Special Consideration for Protective Stabilization – American Dental Association: 2015 Southwest Dental Conference – 8/8/2015
Identifying and Treating Medical Emergencies in Children – American Dental Association: 2015 Southwest Dental Conference – 8/6/2015
The 4 P’s of Pediatric Dentistry; Psychology, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Phamily – American Dental Association: 2015 Southwest Dental Conference – 8/6/2015
Preformed Metal Crowns – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry – 11/20/2014
Indirect Pulp Therapy – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry – 11/20/2014
The Quad Helix: The Appliance You Should be Using Now – American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – 5/25/2014
String of Pearls – American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – 5/25/2014
Miniclinics II – American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – 5/24/2014
Miniclinics I – American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – 5/24/2014
Motivational Interviewing: Help Me Help You – American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – 5/24/2014
Esthetic Restorative Options for Anterior and Posterior Permanent Teeth in the Adolescent Patient – American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – 5/23/2014
Esthetic Full Coverage Restorations for Primary Teeth – American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – 5/23/2014
Pediatric Medicine Update – American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – 5/22/2014
Prescribing Dental Radiographs – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry – 10/2/2013
Periodicity of Examination – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry – 10/1/2013
PALS Recertification Course – American Heart Association – 5/25/2013
Management of Interproximal Caries- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – 5/24/2013
Pre-conference Course: Pulp Therapy and Trauma – American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – 5/23/2013
A Comprehensive Review of Oral Pathology for the Practicing Dentistyist and Dental Hygienist – Southwest Dental Conference – 1/19/2013
Using Comprehensive Resin Effectively – DCDS Southwest Dental Conference – 1/18/2013
Nitrous Oxide for Pediatric Dental Patients – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry – 11/27/2012
Use of Local Anesthesia for Pediatric Dental Patients – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry – 11/27/2012
Update in Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat – Greater Dallas Pediatric Society – 10/15/2012
Lasers in Pediatric Dentistry – Greater Dallas Pediatric Society – 10/15/2012
Sim Man Course – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry – 4/22/2012
Esthetic Restorations in Pediatric Dentistry – Greater Dallas Pediatric Society – 10/6/2011
Preformed Metal Crowns for Primary Molars – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry – 9/11/2011
Child Abuse and Neglect – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry – 9/11/2011
Emergencies & Common Adverse Events in the Pediatric Dental Office – Greater Dallas Pediatric Society – 2/3/2011
Diplomate Status-ABPD – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry – 1/1/2011

Zarmin Lalani, DDS, MS

Zarmin Lalani, DDS, MS