Traveling West to East Little teeth need special care, which is why pediatric dentist Dr. Alan LaPratt is excited to lead the new pediatric dental team at Smilebuilderz. Dr. LaPratt originally hails from Nevada and most recently worked in pediatric dentistry in Oregon, after a stint in Texas. After so much time out West, why come East? Dr. LaPratt and his family spent two years in the Bronx, in New York City, during his pediatric dental residency. âWe really enjoyed the culture and the historical aspects of the eastern U.S.,â he says. As a result, he and his wife had been hoping to return to the East along with their five children. Smilebuilderz suited Dr. LaPratt perfectly and, after a lot of research, Dr. LaPrattâs wife agreed that Lancaster was just the right spot.