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A dental home for every stage of childhood

Board-certified pediatric dentists and orthodontists in Kensington, San Diego, caring for kids from their very first tooth.

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A young patient grinning ear to ear after his checkup

Board-certified specialists.Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Two specialties, one roof.Pediatric dentistry and orthodontics share the same caring team.

Trusted by families.Generations of San Diego kids have grown up in our chairs.

From first steps, till they leave the nest.

One practice for the whole journey. The doctors who saw your child’s first tooth are the same ones who straighten their smile a decade later.

  1. Around age 1

    The first visit

    We like to meet your child by their first birthday. A gentle look, a knee-to-knee exam, and plenty of answers for you.

  2. Ages 2 to 11

    Growing up well

    Checkups, cleanings, sealants, and cavity prevention that keeps visits easy. Kids learn to like the dentist here.

  3. Tweens and teens

    Straightening out

    Our orthodontists handle braces, ceramic brackets, and Invisalign in the same office your child already knows.

  4. Age 18 and beyond

    Leaving the nest

    They head off with a healthy, confident smile, and we help them transition to the right adult dentist.

Six doctors, one team

Meet everyone

An office that doesn’t feel like a dentist’s

Open treatment bays, a hand-painted countryside mural, and room for you to stay by your child’s side the whole visit.

Our open treatment bay, with its hand-painted countryside mural running the length of the wall

The main bay at 4072 Adams Avenue, painted for the kids who visit it.

What parents say

“Their doctors are sweet and caring, and the staff made each visit as easy as possible.”

Sophia M. Parent of three patients

“My child was apprehensive about the visit, but the team at KPD put our whole family at ease.”

Samantha P. Parent

Ready for their first visit?

Tell us a little about your child and we’ll call you to find a time that works.

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