The 10 Best Dentists for Kids in Carlsbad
Carlsbad practices ranked as dentists for kids, from public records and each practice's own published information.
Peak Pediatric Dentistry ranks first among Carlsbad's dentists for kids as of November 2026, with 5.0 stars from 939 Google reviews. Why it leads: pediatric dental specialist. 10 practices met our criteria: a current California dental license, no discipline on record, and at least 25 public reviews, plus this list's own test.
Quick picks
The 10 dentists for kids, ranked
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Rank 1Score 69
Peak Pediatric Dentistry
Carlsbad 92008 · 3144 El Camino Real #102 · Dr. Christopher Dixon
- 5.0 stars from 939 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Christopher Dixon (DDS, New York University College of Dentistry; pediatric residency Eastman Institute for Oral Health (Univ. of Rochester))
- Pediatric dental specialist
- Sedation: nitrous, IV
- Sedation
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 25 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 25 / 25
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 12 / 15
- Community
- 7 / 10
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Rank 2Score 50
Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Carlsbad 92011 · 6010 Hidden Valley Road · Dr. Breanne Reid and 3 more
- 4.9 stars from 69 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Breanne Reid (DDS, University of Maryland; pediatric residency UCLA/Rady Children's, 2006)
- Pediatric dental specialist
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 11 / 25
- Experience
- 5 / 10
- Credentials
- 25 / 25
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 9 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 3Score 48
Paseo Dentistry
Carlsbad 92009 · 6971 El Camino Real Ste 102 · Dr. Sarmad Yaqouna and 5 more
- 4.9 stars from 110 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Sarmad Yaqouna (DDS)
- Sees children
- Open after 5 PM
- After 5 PM
- Spanish
- Same-day
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 12 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 25 / 25
- Access
- 8 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 3 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 4Score 42
Carlsbad Children's Dentistry
Carlsbad 92009 · 3257 Camino De Los Coches · Dr. Priyadarshan Ashok Dabir
- 4.9 stars from 600 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Priyadarshan Ashok Dabir (DDS)
- Pediatric dental specialist
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 18 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 15 / 25
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 9 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 5Score 39
Packard Dental
Carlsbad 92008 · 1281 Carlsbad Village Dr · Dr. Matt Packard and 2 more
- 4.9 stars from 1,334 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Matt Packard (DDS)
- Sees children
- Sedation: nitrous, oral
- Sedation
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Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 19 / 25
- Experience
- 10 / 10
- Credentials
- 8 / 25
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 3 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 6Score 38
Discovery Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics
Carlsbad 92009 · 6221 Metropolitan St Ste 202 · Dr. Afsoon Fazeli
- 4.9 stars from 286 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Afsoon Fazeli (DDS, MSD)
- Pediatric dental specialist
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 14 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 15 / 25
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 9 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 7Score 33
Gentle Dental Carlsbad
Carlsbad 92008 · 2620 El Camino Real · Dr. Maoj Alosachie and 7 more
- 4.3 stars from 630 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Maoj Alosachie (DDS)
- Sees children
- Open after 5 PM and open weekends
- Weekends
- After 5 PM
- Arabic
- Farsi
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 3 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 15 / 25
- Access
- 12 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 3 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 8Score 29
Smiles for Health
Carlsbad 92009 · 2656 Gateway Rd · Dr. Diana Zorro and Dr. Andrea Otani Barrera
- 4.9 stars from 452 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Diana Zorro (DDS)
- Sees children
- Same-day
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 16 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 8 / 25
- Access
- 2 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 0 / 15
- Community
- 3 / 10
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Rank 9Score 29
Kellen Tadano, DDS, PC
Carlsbad 92008 · 1297 Carlsbad Village Dr · Dr. Kellen Tadano
- 5.0 stars from 431 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Kellen Tadano (DDS)
- Sees children
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 22 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 8 / 25
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 0 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 10Score 18
Hollander Dental
Carlsbad 92008 · 1273 Las Flores Dr · Dr. Anita Omidi
- 4.8 stars from 197 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Anita Omidi (DMD)
- Sees children
- Same-day
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 9 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 8 / 25
- Access
- 2 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 0 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
Compare the top 10
| Practice | Rank | Google rating | Evenings / weekends | Medi-Cal | Languages besides English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Pediatric Dentistry | 1 | 5.0 (939) | — | — | — |
| Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics | 2 | 4.9 (69) | — | — | — |
| Paseo Dentistry | 3 | 4.9 (110) | Evenings | — | Spanish |
| Carlsbad Children's Dentistry | 4 | 4.9 (600) | — | — | — |
| Packard Dental | 5 | 4.9 (1,334) | — | — | — |
| Discovery Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics | 6 | 4.9 (286) | — | — | — |
| Gentle Dental Carlsbad | 7 | 4.3 (630) | Evenings / Weekends | — | Arabic, Farsi, Spanish |
| Smiles for Health | 8 | 4.9 (452) | — | — | — |
| Kellen Tadano, DDS, PC | 9 | 5.0 (431) | — | — | — |
| Hollander Dental | 10 | 4.8 (197) | — | — | — |
How this list was made
Who qualified
33 Carlsbad practices cleared the license, operating and 25-review gates; 10 met this list's test; the top 10 are shown.
What we scored
Reviews 25 · Experience 10 · Credentials 25 · Access 15 · Pediatric fit 15 · Community 10
What we never use
Payment, advertising, sponsorship, or any contact with practices before publication.
Corrections
Practices can request a fact check or removal. We reply within five business days. Contact the desk.
Ratings read from Google Maps in November 2026; each practice's volume-adjusted rating is scored by where it ranks among Carlsbad's qualifying practices. Practice facts (hours, languages, Medi-Cal, services) come from each practice's own website or listing, linked in Sources.
Questions patients ask
Who is the best dentist for kids in Carlsbad?
Peak Pediatric Dentistry ranks first on our 2026 list as of November 2026, with 5.0 stars from 939 Google reviews. The full list ranks 10 practices that hold current California dental licenses with no discipline on record.
Which of these Carlsbad practices accept Medi-Cal Dental (Denti-Cal)?
None of the 10 practices on this list state that they accept Medi-Cal Dental. See our Denti-Cal list for Carlsbad if one is published.
Which Carlsbad dentists on this list speak Spanish?
2 practices state that their team speaks Spanish: Paseo Dentistry, Gentle Dental Carlsbad.
Which are open on weekends?
1 practices on this list publish weekend hours: Gentle Dental Carlsbad.
How did Dentist News Today choose these practices?
We started from every dental office registered in Carlsbad in the federal NPI registry, confirmed each license with the Dental Board of California, and scored practices on six public signals. This list weights them Reviews 25 · Experience 10 · Credentials 25 · Access 15 · Pediatric fit 15 · Community 10. No practice paid or was contacted before publication.
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Sources
- Dental Board of California license lookup (DCA), checked November 2026
- NPPES NPI Registry, CMS
- Google Maps ratings and review counts, read November 2026
- Medi-Cal Dental: Find a Dentist (California DHCS)
- Peak Pediatric Dentistry: peakpediatricdentistry.com/
- Peak Pediatric Dentistry: sandiegolineup.com/carlsbad/dentist/kellen-tadano-dds-pc
- Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics: greatsmiles.org/
- Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics: greatsmiles.org/locations/carlsbad.html
- Paseo Dentistry: paseodentistry.com/
- Paseo Dentistry: smilegeneration.com/dentist/ca/carlsbad/1277-paseo-dentistry/
- Carlsbad Children's Dentistry: myspecialtydentist.com/directory/profile/dr-priyadarshan-dabir-1902957
- Packard Dental: packarddental.com/
- Packard Dental: packarddental.com/relieving-dental-anxiety/
- Discovery Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics: tebra.com/care/practice/discovery-childrens-dentistry-orthodontics-377
- Gentle Dental Carlsbad: gentledentalhealth.com/locations/ca/carlsbad
- Smiles for Health: smilesforhealthdds.com/
- Kellen Tadano, DDS, PC: carlsbadfamilydentistry.com/
- Hollander Dental: hollanderdental.com/