Dr. Kari A. Cunningham, DMD, FAAPD

Primary Specialties

Pediatric Dentistry

Degrees

  • BS in Neuroscience in 2006 from the University of Pittsburgh
  • DMD from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine 2010

Residencies

CWRU School of Dental Medicine/University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry 2012

Certifications

Board – Certified Pediatric Dentist and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Hospital Affiliations

UH/Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center

Professional Affiliations

  • Greater Cleveland Dental Society
  • Ohio Dental Association, American Dental Association
  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • College of Diplomates
  • CWRU School of Dental Medicine
  • Alumni Board of Directors
  • Forest City Dental Society

Honors

  • CWRU African American Alumni Association 2015 – Present
  • “Pierre Fauchard Leadership Academy 2015 – Present
  • Global Dental Relief – Annual Pediatric Dental Mission Trip to Nairobi, Kenya 2014 – 2017
  • American Sickle Cell Anemia Association, Cleveland, OH 2012 – 2017
  • Board Member, Fundraising Chairperson
  • VIP Centering Pregnancy Oral Health Educator – NEON, Cleveland, OH 2012 – 2014
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
  • Alumni Association Board of Directors 2010 – 2015
  • Vice President and New Dentist Committee Chair 2011 – 2015
  • Outstanding New Dentist Award

Procedures

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Infant oral exams
  • Digital x-rays
  • Cleanings
  • Gluoride treatment
  • Silver diamine fluoride
  • White fillings
  • Stainless steel crowns
  • Minimally invasive dentistry options
  • Pulp therapy/baby root canals
  • Extractions
  • Space maintainers
  • Emergency/trauma eval
  • Special needs dentistry

Procedures provided are dependent upon medical necessity diagnosed by provider.