C.N.
I just read your request. I work for a dentist in Springfield and while we do see alot of families, we refer our kids who are a little more apprehensive to Dr Carrie Arquett at Child Style dental. They are located on Delaware just behind Panera on Battlefield. I have read some of the responses and she is the one I would take my child to. Sometimes children do much better if the parent stays in the waiting room, you might try this. Also, take him to visit the office before his appointment so he can see what the office is like and meet some of the staff. Good Luck, he will do much better than you expect.