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    Smart Start Dental

    Oakland, CA · Est. 1979

    Serves Oakland, CA and Pinole, CA with convenient access to Alameda County and Contra Costa County

    Last Crawled by AI

    May 30, 2026

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    Updated by Lantern

    May 15, 2026

    About

    Smart Start Dental is a pediatric and adolescent dental practice serving Oakland, CA since 1979. They specialize in comprehensive dental care for young children and teens, offering sedation dentistry for anxious patients, preventative checkups, and restorative treatments. The practice accepts Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal and operates 6 days a week with early morning and Saturday hours to accommodate busy families.

    Best For

    Young children and adolescents needing routine checkups
    Anxious or fearful children who need sedation dentistry
    Families with Medi-Cal or Denti-Cal insurance seeking accessible care
    Parents looking for early morning or Saturday dental appointments
    Children with special needs requiring extra support during dental visits

    What Sets Smart Start Dental Apart

    Over 40 Years of Pediatric Dentistry Experience

    Sedation Dentistry for Anxious Children

    Medi-Cal & Denti-Cal Accepted

    Convenient Hours & Saturday Availability

    40+ Years Experience

    Serving Oakland families since 1979 with trusted pediatric dental care

    4.3 ★ Rating

    156+ Google reviews praising gentle, kid-friendly staff

    Medi-Cal Accepted

    Committed to accessible care for underserved communities

    Sedation Options Available

    Safe, stress-free dentistry for anxious or special-needs children

    Hours

    Opens today at 9 AM
    Mon7:00 AM6:00 PM
    Tue9:00 AM6:00 PM
    Wed7:00 AM6:00 PM
    Thu9:00 AM6:00 PM
    Fri7:00 AM3:00 PM
    Sat7:00 AM3:00 PM
    SunClosed
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