Areas served: San Francisco, CA
San Francisco's diverse neighborhoods—from the Sunset to the Mission to Russian Hill—are served by over 40 pediatric dental practices offering varying levels of specialized care. The city's pediatric dentists range from solo practitioners focused on preventive care to multi-provider groups with advanced sedation capabilities and hospital affiliations at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. Families choosing a pediatric dentist in San Francisco should consider factors including language capabilities (many practices serve Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish-speaking families), sedation options for anxious children, availability for dental emergencies, and acceptance of Medi-Cal or private insurance plans.
Redwood Pediatric Dentistry of Oakland specializes in comprehensive dental care for infants, children, and adolescents in a welcoming, kid-friendly environment. Led by experienced pediatric dentists, they offer preventive care, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and emergency services tailored to children's unique dental needs. The practice is designed to make young patients comfortable and help establish healthy oral habits that last a lifetime.
Gila C. Dorostkar, DDS Pediatric Dentistry is a specialized pediatric dental practice in Mill Valley led by board-certified pediatric dentists who have completed additional 2-year residency training beyond dental school. They provide comprehensive preventative and restorative dental care for children of all ages, from infants to adolescents, in a warm and child-friendly environment. The practice features advanced technology including Solea laser dentistry, offers a complimentary first exam for babies under 24 months through their JUMPSTART program, and includes a certified therapy dog to help children feel comfortable during visits.
Discovery Pediatric Dentistry provides specialized pediatric dental care in San Francisco, led by Dr. Emily Wang, Dr. Melanie Perea-Corkish, and Dr. Ignatius Nate Gerodias with over 30 years of combined experience. They offer a full range of child-focused dental services in a family-oriented environment, with Saturday appointments and an experienced insurance staff dedicated to maximizing insurance benefits. The practice emphasizes compassionate, child-centered care designed to make dental visits comfortable and stress-free for both children and parents.
Poppy Kids Pediatric Dentistry, led by board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Andrea Aduna, specializes in comprehensive dental care for infants, children, and teens in Novato. The practice offers personalized treatment plans, infant exams starting at age one, fluoride treatments, sealants, and a thoughtfully designed kid-friendly environment with premium amenities. Dr. Aduna and her team focus on building trusting relationships with families and establishing lifelong oral health habits through gentle, advanced care tailored to each child's needs.
Golinveaux Pediatric Dentistry, led by Dr. Jay Golinveaux, provides comprehensive dental care specifically designed for children from infancy through adolescence in San Francisco. The practice specializes in preventive care, treatment of cavities, orthodontic referrals, and creating a comfortable, child-friendly environment that helps young patients develop healthy dental habits. Dr. Golinveaux's patient-centered approach and focus on making dental visits positive experiences set this practice apart in pediatric dentistry.
Seaside Kids Dental is a pediatric dental practice in San Francisco led by Dr. Ida Gorshteyn, DDS, MS, a board-certified pediatric dentist. The practice offers comprehensive dental care for children including exams, cleanings, preventive treatments (fluoride, sealants, silver diamine fluoride), fillings, crowns, extractions, space maintainers, and emergency trauma care. Dr. Gorshteyn creates a modern, child-focused office environment designed to make dental visits comfortable and positive for young patients.
Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry specializes in comprehensive dental care for infants, children, and teenagers in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood. Dr. [practice name] and the team create a kid-friendly environment designed to make young patients comfortable during exams, cleanings, and treatments. They offer preventive care, emergency services, and specialized pediatric dentistry to help children develop healthy oral habits for life.
Hercules Kids Dentistry and Orthodontics is a specialized pediatric dental practice serving children and teens in the East Bay. Led by experienced dentists who focus exclusively on young patients, they offer comprehensive dental care including cleanings, fillings, and preventive treatments, along with orthodontic services like braces and aligners. Their kid-friendly office environment and gentle approach make dental visits comfortable for children of all ages.
Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in San Leandro provides comprehensive dental and orthodontic care specifically designed for children and teens. Their team specializes in pediatric dentistry with a kid-friendly approach, offering preventive care, treatment, and orthodontic services in a welcoming environment built to make young patients comfortable. They serve families throughout the East Bay looking for specialized pediatric dental care.
OPDSF Pediatric Dentistry is a specialized pediatric dental practice in San Francisco dedicated exclusively to children's oral health. The practice provides comprehensive dental care including preventive treatments, restorative work, and emergency care in a kid-friendly environment designed to make young patients comfortable. With a focus on establishing healthy dental habits early, they serve infants through adolescents with evidence-based clinical practices and compassionate patient care.
Alameda Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics provides comprehensive dental and orthodontic care for infants, children, and teens in a comfortable, child-friendly environment. The practice offers preventive pediatric dentistry, routine exams, and specialized orthodontic treatment tailored to each child's needs. With extended weekday hours (7:40 AM–5:00 PM), Saturday appointments, and emergency care for established patients, they make quality care accessible for Alameda families.
OPDSF Orthodontics is a board-certified orthodontic practice led by Dr. Peter Lee, DDS, MS, offering comprehensive dental care including orthodontics and pediatric dentistry in San Francisco. They provide Invisalign and traditional braces for children, teens, and adults, along with specialized services like early orthodontic monitoring, palatal expanders, jaw surgery coordination, and teeth whitening. With 25 years of experience and a team of multiple doctors and specialists, they emphasize customized treatment plans delivered with compassionate care.
Han Pediatric Dentistry is a board-certified pediatric dental specialty practice in San Francisco's Sunset District, led by Dr. James Han. The practice provides comprehensive dental care for children from infants through adolescents, including preventative checkups, oral exams, sealants, fluoride treatments, emergency care, and treatment of dental trauma. Dr. Han maintains hospital privileges at Sutter California Pacific Medical Center and offers after-hours and weekend emergency services, ensuring families have access to specialized pediatric dental care when needed.
Mt Tam Pediatric Dentistry, led by Dr. Stephanie Hardwick, provides comprehensive pediatric dental care in a boutique, family-friendly setting in Corte Madera. The practice specializes in making dental visits comfortable and convenient for children of all ages, with a playful office design, flexible scheduling via text, online booking and forms, and a teaching-focused approach to oral health. Dr. Hardwick and her team work with busy families to reduce anxiety and build positive dental habits early.
Novato Children's Dentistry, led by Dr. Patrice Espinosa and Dr. Catey DeSimini, specializes in comprehensive dental care for infants, children, teens, and patients with special health care needs. Services include preventative care (cleanings, fluoride, sealants), restorative treatments (fillings, extractions), emergency dental care, and early childhood cavity prevention starting at first tooth eruption or by age one. The practice emphasizes education and prevention in a fun, interactive environment while maintaining a small-office personal touch with the same dentists and friendly staff at each visit.
Chompers Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is a specialized dental practice in South San Francisco dedicated exclusively to children's oral health and orthodontic care. They offer comprehensive pediatric dental services including preventive care, restorative treatments, and orthodontic solutions designed specifically for young patients. With a focus on creating a comfortable, child-friendly environment, Chompers helps families establish healthy dental habits from an early age through their teen years.
South City Pediatric Dentistry provides comprehensive dental care for infants, children, and adolescents in South San Francisco. Led by Dr. Anne Lee (trained at UCSF), Dr. Michelle Dean (UCLA pediatric dentistry specialist), and Dr. Anthony Nguyen (board-certified orthodontist), the practice offers preventative care, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics including braces and Invisalign, emergency dentistry, and specialized treatments like fluoride and sealants. The office is designed specifically for children's comfort with a warm, kid-friendly environment, and the team is known for patient, compassionate care from first visits through ongoing treatment.
Kids Place Dentistry is a pediatric dental practice in San Leandro specializing in comprehensive oral care for infants, children, and adolescents. Dr. [Provider] and the team create a child-friendly environment designed to make dental visits comfortable and positive for young patients. They offer preventive care, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, restorative work, and emergency dental services tailored to each child's developmental stage.
East Bay Children's Dentistry is a pediatric dental practice in San Pablo run by Dr. Mahsa Jaberiansari, a dentist with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages. The practice specializes in preventative dentistry, restorative dentistry, sedation dentistry using nitrous oxide, and emergency dental care, with a strong focus on creating a welcoming, comfortable environment that helps children develop positive attitudes toward dental health. Dr. Jaberiansari and her staff are trained to work with children of varying needs, including those with special needs and dental anxiety, using evidence-based procedures and compassionate care.
Berkeley Children's Dentistry specializes in comprehensive dental care for infants, children, and adolescents in a welcoming, kid-friendly environment. Dr. and the team focus on preventive care, early intervention, and building positive dental habits that last a lifetime. They offer a range of services from routine cleanings and exams to restorative treatments, all designed with children's comfort and development in mind.
SF Pediatric Dentistry, led by Dr. Kristina Svensson, DDS, specializes in comprehensive oral health care for children of all ages and abilities in San Francisco. Dr. Kristina emphasizes prevention, education, and evidence-based, minimally-invasive dentistry to help children develop positive relationships with dental care. The practice offers online booking, flexible membership options for uninsured families, and a warm, nurturing environment designed to make children feel comfortable and cared for.
Mills-Peninsula Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is a specialized dental practice in Millbrae dedicated exclusively to children's oral health, from infants through teenagers. The practice offers comprehensive pediatric dentistry services including preventive care, restorative treatments, and orthodontic services tailored to growing mouths. Their kid-friendly environment and experience working with young patients make them a trusted choice for families in the Peninsula area.
KidSmiles Pediatric Dentistry specializes in comprehensive dental care for infants, children, and adolescents in San Francisco. The practice provides preventive care, treatment of cavities, sealants, fluoride treatments, and emergency dental services in a kid-friendly environment designed to make young patients comfortable. With a focus on early oral health education and positive dental experiences, KidSmiles helps children develop healthy habits that last a lifetime.
The Kids' Dentist Group is a pediatric dental practice in San Francisco specializing in comprehensive oral care for infants, children, and adolescents. Located on Van Ness Avenue, the practice focuses on creating a welcoming, kid-friendly environment to help young patients develop positive dental habits early. They offer preventive care, treatment, and emergency services tailored to each stage of child development.
AR Dental Care is a general and pediatric dentistry practice located in San Francisco's Mission District, serving patients of all ages from infants through adults. The practice specializes in comprehensive dental care for children and families, offering preventive treatments, restorative services, and pediatric-specific care in a welcoming environment. AR Dental Care combines general dentistry expertise with a dedicated focus on making dental visits comfortable and positive for young patients.
Pediatric Dentistry - Geary Blvd is a dedicated pediatric dental practice located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. They specialize in comprehensive dental care for children and adolescents, providing preventive treatments, cleanings, and other pediatric-focused services in a child-friendly environment.
Redwood Pediatric Dentistry of Oakland is the top-ranked pediatric dentistry provider with a Lantern Score of 85.47/100 and 5-star rating from 301 reviews. They specialize in comprehensive dental care for infants, children, and adolescents and are particularly well-suited for parents seeking specialized pediatric dental care, children with dental anxiety, and families wanting preventive care.
Several top-ranked San Francisco practices specialize in treating children with dental anxiety, including Discovery Pediatric Dentistry (Lantern Score: 85.29/100, 5★), Golinveaux Pediatric Dentistry (Lantern Score: 85.11/100, 5★), and Seaside Kids Dental (Lantern Score: 85.08/100, 5★). All three are led by experienced pediatric dentists and create calming, welcoming environments specifically designed to ease children's fears.
Discovery Pediatric Dentistry in San Francisco (Lantern Score: 85.29/100, 5★ from 209 reviews) is specifically noted as offering Saturday appointment availability. However, it's important to note that none of the 26 pediatric dentistry practices in the San Francisco area are open on weekends, so families should contact Discovery Pediatric Dentistry directly to confirm their specific schedule.
Poppy Kids Pediatric Dentistry in Novato (Lantern Score: 85.28/100, 5★) and Gila C. Dorostkar DDS in Mill Valley (Lantern Score: 85.42/100, 5★) are top choices for parents of infants and young children. Both are led by board-certified pediatric dentists and specialize in establishing a strong preventive oral health foundation from infancy.
Redwood Pediatric Dentistry of Oakland (Lantern Score: 85.47/100, 5★), Seaside Kids Dental (Lantern Score: 85.08/100, 5★), and Han Pediatric Dentistry (Lantern Score: 83.65/100, 4.9★) all specifically offer emergency pediatric dental care. Han Pediatric Dentistry in the Sunset District and Seaside Kids Dental in San Francisco are particularly convenient for residents seeking urgent pediatric dental services in the city.
Several practices offer both services, including Hercules Kids Dentistry and Orthodontics (Lantern Score: 84.02/100, 4.9★ from 915 reviews), Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in San Leandro (Lantern Score: 84.01/100, 4.9★), and Chompers Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in South San Francisco (Lantern Score: 83.30/100, 4.9★). These practices are ideal for families wanting comprehensive dental and orthodontic care under one roof.