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Dentistry Clinic
The UCSF Pediatric Dentistry Clinic provides specialized dental care for children, ranging from regular cleanings to surgical procedures for complex dental conditions. Education and prevention are essential to our mission, which is why we help parents and kids establish healthy routines that can lessen or eliminate the need for future dental work.
Our comprehensive services include:
- Oral exams and cleanings for infants, children and teens
- Preventive treatments, including sealants, fluoride varnish applications and instructions for improving oral hygiene
- The latest in restorative care, from fillings to crowns
- Oral rehabilitation – such as teeth restoration – under general anesthesia
The Pediatric Dentistry Clinic collaborates as needed with UCSF specialists from other departments to provide complete oral care for all patients. Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for every child.
Our Oakland campus offers a variety of dental care options through a partnership with La Clínica, a provider of high-quality health care services at numerous sites in Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties. Known as La Clínica Dental at Children's Hospital, this group provides low-cost preventive and general dental services to children from infancy through adolescence. For pediatric patients who need anesthesia to safely receive dental care, appropriate treatment is provided at UCSF Benioff Children's Oakland location.
Our locations (2)
Our team
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Francesca Artiga
DDS
Pediatric dentist -
Jean Marie Star
DDS, MPH
Pediatric dentist -
Mahnaz Heydari
DDS
Pediatric dentist -
JungSoo Kim
DDS, MS
Pediatric dentist -
Thuan Le
DDS, PhD
Pediatric dentist -
Ray Stewart
DDS, DMD, MS
Pediatric dentist -
Viviene Valdez
DDS
Pediatric dentist -
Ling Zhan
DDS, PhD
Pediatric dentist -
Silvia Bellfort-Salinas
MSW
Social worker
Awards & recognition
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Ranked among the nation's best in 10 specialties
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your child's condition
- List of medications, including dosages, plus any your child is allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
Support services
Stress-free visits
Accommodations. Admissions. Procedure prep. Get the info you need for smoother hospital stays.
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