73 Results forPediatric Dentists near San Diego, CA
Learn more about Pediatric Dentists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Pediatric Dentists
A pediatric dentist specializes in the dental needs of children and adolescents. Pediatric dentists focus on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity (mouth, teeth and gums) and the maxillofacial area (head, neck, face and jaw). Pediatric dentists also maintain the function and appearance of these areas. The overall goal of pediatric dentists is to help their patients maintain a healthy mouth, teeth and gums and establish healthy, lifelong oral habits.
A pediatric dentist typically:
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Evaluates the patient's dental and medical history and performs an oral and dental exam
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Educates patients about dental conditions and diseases, good oral hygiene, and oral disease prevention
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests, such as X-rays and saliva tests
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Prescribes medications, including antibiotics and pain medications
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Diagnoses oral and maxillofacial diseases and conditions based on an evaluation of tests and exams
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Provides preventive oral and dental care including dental cleanings and fluoride treatments
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Treats various oral and maxillofacial diseases and conditions including tooth decay, gum disease, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
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Works closely with other dental specialists and doctors as needed to ensure optimal care
A pediatric dentist may also be known by the following terms: pedodontist, kids dentist, dentist for children, children's dentist, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
There are 73 specialists practicing Pediatric Dentistry in San Diego, CA with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There are 4 hospitals near San Diego, CA with affiliated Pediatric Dentistry specialists, including Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
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Dr. Allen Job, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry7695 Cardinal Ct Ste 250San Diego, CA 921232.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Khuong Nguyen, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry2780 Cardinal Rd Ste ASan Diego, CA 921232.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry8770 Cuyamaca St Ste 1Santee, CA 920718.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Harjot Chawla, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry8031 Linda Vista Rd Ste 200San Diego, CA 921111.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Mitchell Poiset, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry7930 Frost St Ste 101San Diego, CA 921231.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Paul Styrt, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry4510 Executive Dr Ste 3San Diego, CA 921216.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jared Young, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry11034 Camino Playa CarmelSan Diego, CA 921243.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Bradley Ross, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry6902 Navajo RdSan Diego, CA 921195.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. David Adams, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry420 Spruce St Ste BSan Diego, CA 921035.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Timothy Thomas, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry306 Walnut Ave Ste 38San Diego, CA 921035.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Mozhgan Andalibi-Abadan, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry4765 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste 205San Diego, CA 921308.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Low wait times
Dr. Maricela Murillo, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry4990 70th StSan Diego, CA 921156.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Valencia Luckman, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry3737 Moraga Ave Ste B206San Diego, CA 921174.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Barbara Young, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry3764 Clairemont DrSan Diego, CA 921174.0 miles awayDr. Nicholas Jize, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry12778 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd Ste ASan Diego, CA 921299.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Brien Hill, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry7888 LA MESA BLVDLa Mesa, CA 919427.0 miles awayDr. Stephen Eskeland, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry4150 Regents Park Row Ste 215La Jolla, CA 920376.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Eric Dixon, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry5627 Oberlin Dr Ste 100San Diego, CA 921216.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Kimberly Sauer, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry5627 Oberlin Dr Ste 100San Diego, CA 921216.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Shina Patel, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry8110 Birmingham WaySan Diego, CA 921231.7 miles awayDr. Jossein Shahangian, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry9840 Hibert St Ste B4San Diego, CA 921316.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Santiago Surillo, MS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry4700 Spring St Ste 104La Mesa, CA 919427.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Rossanne Sosa, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry7830 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 208San Diego, CA 921111.6 miles awayDr. Doris Fill, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry2845 Nimitz Blvd Ste ASan Diego, CA 921068.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Sedigheh Sadrian, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry12778 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd Ste ASan Diego, CA 921299.3 miles awayDr. Parvathi Pokala, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry8031 Linda Vista Rd Ste 200San Diego, CA 921111.4 miles awayDr. David Chotiner, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry1230 Columbia St Ste 100San Diego, CA 921017.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Albert Klitzke, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry8790 Cuyamaca St Ste ESantee, CA 920718.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. James Salazar, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry7776 Ivanhoe Ave Ste 120La Jolla, CA 920378.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Aileen Arce, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry2240 E Plaza Blvd Ste JNational City, CA 9195010 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Anthony Scoma, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry10549 Scripps Poway Pkwy Ste ESan Diego, CA 921318.5 miles awayDr. Najmeh Hannanvash, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry5550 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste 200San Diego, CA 921308.6 miles awayDr. Hope Nguyen, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry9450 Cuyamaca St Ste 101Santee, CA 920718.9 miles awayDr. David Toppi, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry10415 San Diego Mission Rd Ste ASan Diego, CA 921082.5 miles awayDr. Christie Martinez, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry305 WALNUT AVESan Diego, CA 921035.5 miles awayDr. Christina Arrieta, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry9737 Aero Dr Ste 210San Diego, CA 921231.0 miles awayDr. Edna Pamaran, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry8031 Linda Vista Rd Ste 200San Diego, CA 921111.4 miles awayDr. Shay Mushet, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry7930 Frost St Ste 101San Diego, CA 921231.6 miles awayDr. Guy Lichty II, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry3030 Childrens Way Ste 107San Diego, CA 921231.6 miles awayDr. Susan Leary, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 921231.7 miles awayDr. Waiyin Chan, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry8110 Birmingham WaySan Diego, CA 921231.7 miles awayDr. Jacy Stauffer, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry8110 Birmingham Way Bldg 28San Diego, CA 921231.8 miles awayDr. Oscar Rivera, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry8110 Birmingham Way Bldg 28San Diego, CA 921231.8 miles awayDr. Jenna McDonald, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry4072 ADAMS AVESan Diego, CA 921164.0 miles awayDr. Stephanie Dixon, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry4072 ADAMS AVESan Diego, CA 921164.0 miles awayDr. Nora Tleel, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry2445 Truxtun Rd Ste 106San Diego, CA 921067.4 miles awayDr. Breeann Christiansen, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry8100 Paseo Del OcasoLa Jolla, CA 920377.5 miles awayDr. Gary Toppi, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry3737 Moraga Ave Ste B109San Diego, CA 921174.5 miles awayDr. Tiara Brown, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry4074 Fairmount Ave Ste BSan Diego, CA 921054.9 miles awayDr. Truska Mahmood, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry6475 Alvarado Rd Ste 205San Diego, CA 921205.0 miles awayDr. Xuan Lam, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry3823 8th AveSan Diego, CA 921035.0 miles awayAdina Whittenburg, BA
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry3731 6th Ave Ste 100San Diego, CA 921035.2 miles awayDr. Grant Simpson, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry2130 4th AveSan Diego, CA 921016.4 miles awayDr. David Keen, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry595 N Westwind DrEl Cajon, CA 920208.2 miles awayDr. George Georgaklis, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry4510 Executive Dr Ste 106San Diego, CA 921216.1 miles awayDr. Paul Van Horne, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry7200 Parkway Dr Ste 115La Mesa, CA 919426.1 miles awayDr. Daniel Del Olmo, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry4275 Executive Sq Ste 200La Jolla, CA 920376.1 miles awayDr. Kristy Hayes, DMD
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry239 Laurel St Ste 201San Diego, CA 921016.2 miles awayDr. Soraya Bouzida, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry4765 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste 209San Diego, CA 921308.6 miles awayDr. Howard Dixon, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry5627 Oberlin Dr Ste 100San Diego, CA 921216.3 miles awayDr. Zenaida Cuisia, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry10717 Camino Ruiz Ste 103San Diego, CA 921266.7 miles awayDr. Shauna Woody, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry9840 Hibert St Ste B4San Diego, CA 921316.8 miles away