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
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Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry
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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.
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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
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.
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