Inclusive Care · IBCCES Certified
A Certified Autism Center™, Because Every Child Belongs Here
Bloom is recognized as a Certified Autism Center™ by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
Bloom Pediatric Dentistry is proud to be recognized as a Certified Autism Center™ by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). It is a designation we pursued on purpose, because inclusivity is not an add-on at Bloom. It is who we are.
To earn this certification, our entire team completed specialized autism and sensory training, and IBCCES conducted an onsite review of our practice to build sensory guides and recommend ways to make every visit more comfortable. The result is a dental home designed to welcome children with autism, sensory sensitivities, and a wide range of developmental, communication, and special healthcare needs.
“Every family who walks through our doors deserves care that meets them where they are, delivered by a team trained to understand the unique needs of autistic and sensory-sensitive patients. This certification holds us accountable to that standard, and it tells our community that they belong here, that they are understood, and that their care is in capable, compassionate hands.”
— Dr. Mindi D'Elia and the Bloom Team
Meeting Every Child Where They Are
No two children experience the dental office the same way, so we do not ask them to. Instead, we follow each child's lead and adjust the pace, the sights, the sounds, and the sensations to fit them. Our goal is not just to get through an appointment. It is to help each child master their own version of a positive dental experience, building trust and confidence that lasts a lifetime.
Sensory Comforts and Support
Small things that make a big difference
Sensory comfort items
Noise-cancelling headphones, weighted blankets, fidget and sensory toys to help kids feel calm and in control.
Needle-free numbing
For appropriate patients, we offer needle-free numbing with the Synapse Dental Pain Eraser.
Quiet rooms
Larger and smaller rooms without dental chairs, where children can explore, decompress, and warm up at their own pace.
Room to go at their pace
Extra time, space, and familiarity, so a child can touch, interact, and get comfortable before any care begins.
Trusted, Ongoing Standards
For 25 years, IBCCES has been the global leader in autism, sensory, and neurodiversity training and certification across healthcare, education, and beyond. Their programs are built with subject-matter experts and autistic self-advocates, and include onsite reviews, continuous learning, and renewal requirements, so our commitment keeps growing over time rather than ending on the day we were certified.
Find Us on the IBCCES Accessibility App
Bloom is featured on the free IBCCES Accessibility App, which gives families real-time guidance on certified, sensory-friendly destinations. You can also find certified locations and professionals at AccessibilityCertified.com
Partner Program
Dr. Mindi is a ToothPillow provider, in office and virtually
Many children with autism and sensory sensitivities also struggle with breathing, sleep, and jaw development. Dr. Mindi is a ToothPillow provider, a non-surgical airway program for kids ages 3 to 12, and she offers it both in our Chandler office and virtually, so care can happen in whatever setting feels most comfortable for your child.
In-office provider
Virtual provider
Let's plan a visit built around your child
Tell us what helps your child feel comfortable, and we'll take it from there.
