Yanitza Feliciano, DMD, Interview – Tongue-Ties and Helping Babies

Dr. Yanitza Feliciano, DMD is a Board-certified pediatric dentist, of Star Kids Pediatric Dentistry in El Paso, TX. In the interview, she shares why and how she uses a LightScalpel CO₂ laser to help babies struggling with breastfeeding. Thank you, Dr. Feliciano, for your kind words.

Dr. Feliciano was born and raised in Puerto Rico and graduated from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) in Aguadilla with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Dr. Feliciano later attended UPR- Medical Sciences Campus where she obtained her dental degree. After dental school, Dr. Feliciano worked as a General Dentist in Houston, TX. During this time, she fell in love with the idea of treating children and decided to pursue a specialty in Pediatric Dentistry. She finished her Pediatric Dentist Residency in Puerto Rico in 2014. Dr. Feliciano is an advocate for breastfeeding mothers and is also a Lactation Educator. With this knowledge, Dr. Feliciano plans to bring smiles to children around El Paso. She is involved in many dental organizations, such as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and Texas Dental Association and a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist since 2015.