The 20 Best Dentists for Kids in Chula Vista
Chula Vista practices ranked as dentists for kids, from public records and each practice's own published information.
Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - Eastlake ranks first among Chula Vista's dentists for kids as of November 2026, with 4.9 stars from 722 Google reviews. Why it leads: pediatric dental specialist. 20 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 20 dentists for kids, ranked
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Rank 1Score 85
Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - Eastlake
Eastlake · 2015 Birch Rd · Dr. Kim Lugtu and Dr. Samuel Russom
- 4.9 stars from 722 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Kim Lugtu (DDS, UCLA, 2006)
- Pediatric dental specialist
- Sedation: nitrous
- Medi-Cal
- Weekends
- Spanish
- Same-day
- Sedation
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 20 / 25
- Experience
- 5 / 10
- Credentials
- 25 / 25
- Access
- 10 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 15 / 15
- Community
- 10 / 10
-
Rank 2Score 62
Chula Vista Pediatric Dentistry
Chula Vista 91910 · 1040 Tierra Del Rey · Dr. Rene Alingog
- 4.9 stars from 1,374 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Rene Alingog (DDS)
- Pediatric dental specialist
- Sedation: nitrous, oral, IV
- Sedation
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 21 / 25
- Experience
- 4 / 10
- Credentials
- 25 / 25
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 12 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 3Score 55
Pebble & Pearl Pediatric Dentistry
Eastlake · 891 Kuhn Dr · Dr. Van Tang
- 5.0 stars from 29 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Van Tang (University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine; pediatric residency Boston University)
- Pediatric dental specialist
- Open weekends
- Weekends
- Same-day
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 13 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 25 / 25
- Access
- 5 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 12 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
-
Rank 4Score 50
Canyon Vista Dental Group
Chula Vista 91910 · 700 Otay Lakes Rd · Dr. Sonal Singh and 6 more
- 4.6 stars from 439 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Sonal Singh (DDS)
- Pediatric dental specialist
- Open after 5 PM
- After 5 PM
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
- Implants
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 4 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 25 / 25
- Access
- 8 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 12 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 5Score 46
South Bay Dental Arts (Raygada and Rabanal DDS, Inc.)
Chula Vista 91910 · 345 F St · Dr. Javier Raygada and Dr. Patricia Raygada-Rabanal
- 5.0 stars from 327 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Javier Raygada (DDS, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, 1988)
- Sees children
- Team speaks Spanish
- Spanish
- Same-day
- Implants
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 25 / 25
- Experience
- 10 / 10
- Credentials
- 8 / 25
- Access
- 4 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 0 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 6Score 46
Cajulis Pediatric Dentistry (Trilla Cajulis, DDS)
Chula Vista 91914 · 890 Eastlake Pkwy · Dr. Trilla Cajulis and Dr. Estiva
- 5.0 stars from 129 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Trilla Cajulis (DDS)
- Pediatric dental specialist
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 22 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 15 / 25
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 9 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
-
Rank 7Score 42
My Kid's Dentist
Chula Vista 91910 · 700 Otay Lakes Rd · Dr. Kathleen Nguyen
- 4.4 stars from 51 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Kathleen Nguyen (DDS)
- Pediatric dental specialist
- Team speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, Dari
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 3 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 25 / 25
- Access
- 4 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 9 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 8Score 39
Derek M. Lichter, DDS, Inc.
Chula Vista 91910 · 247 F Street · Dr. Derek Lichter
- 5.0 stars from 356 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Derek Lichter (DDS, University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa))
- Sees children
- Open after 5 PM
- After 5 PM
- Implants
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 25 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 8 / 25
- Access
- 4 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 3 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
-
Rank 9Score 37
Chula Vista Smiles
Chula Vista 91910 · 222 3rd Ave · Dr. Ilse Savelli-Castillo and Dr. Sameen Zarrabi
- 4.1 stars from 86 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Ilse Savelli-Castillo (DDS, Universidad Central de Venezuela, 1991)
- Pediatric dental specialist
- Sedation: nitrous
- Sedation
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 1 / 25
- Experience
- 9 / 10
- Credentials
- 15 / 25
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 12 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
-
Rank 10Score 36
Primary Dental (Children's Primary Dental)
Chula Vista 91910 · 397 E St · Dr. Safoura Massoumi
- 4.4 stars from 583 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Safoura Massoumi (DDS)
- Pediatric dental specialist
- Open after 5 PM and open weekends
- Weekends
- After 5 PM
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 2 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 15 / 25
- Access
- 8 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 12 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
-
Rank 11Score 35
Paragon Family Dental
Chula Vista 91910 · 345 F Street · Dr. Arshdeep Kaur and Dr. Hannah Hurley
- 4.9 stars from 188 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Arshdeep Kaur (DDS, University of California, San Francisco, 2010)
- Sees children
- Implants
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 16 / 25
- Experience
- 4 / 10
- Credentials
- 15 / 25
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 0 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
-
Rank 12Score 34
David B. Littlefield, DDS
Chula Vista 91914 · 890 Eastlake Parkway · Dr. David Littlefield
- 4.9 stars from 376 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. David Littlefield (DDS)
- Sees children
- Implants
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 17 / 25
- Experience
- 9 / 10
- Credentials
- 8 / 25
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 0 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
-
Rank 13Score 32
Real Dental Care
Chula Vista 91910 · 690 E Street · Dr. Luis E. Real
- 4.9 stars from 282 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Luis E. Real (DDS)
- Sees children
- Implants
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 17 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 15 / 25
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 0 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 14Score 32
Sam J. Halabo D.M.D. & Associates
Chula Vista 91910 · 239 F St · Dr. Sam J. Halabo
- 4.9 stars from 174 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Sam J. Halabo (DMD, Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry)
- Sees children
- Sedation: oral
- After 5 PM
- Sedation
- Implants
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 15 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 8 / 25
- Access
- 4 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 6 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
-
Rank 15Score 32
Aye Dental
Chula Vista 91911 · 285 Quintard St · Dr. Maung Aye
- 4.8 stars from 118 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Maung Aye (1995)
- Sees children
- Open after 5 PM
- After 5 PM
- Same-day
- Implants
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 9 / 25
- Experience
- 8 / 10
- Credentials
- 8 / 25
- Access
- 5 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 3 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
-
Rank 16Score 32
South Bay Pediatric Dental Group
Chula Vista 91914 · 2446 Fenton St · Dr. Dino Del Fierro and 3 more
- 4.8 stars from 55 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Dino Del Fierro (DDS)
- Pediatric dental specialist
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 8 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 15 / 25
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 9 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
-
Rank 17Score 30
Town Centre Dental Group
Chula Vista 91910 · 234 3rd Ave · Dr. Hoa Audette
- 5.0 stars from 168 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Hoa Audette
- Sees children
- Implants
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 23 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 8 / 25
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 0 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
-
Rank 18Score 29
Great Dental Group and Orthodontics
Chula Vista 91911 · 1310 Third Ave Ste A1 · Dr. Safoura Massoumi
- 4.4 stars from 165 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Safoura Massoumi (DDS)
- Sees children
- Team speaks Spanish, French, Farsi, Tagalog
- Spanish
- French
- Implants
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 2 / 25
- Experience
- 7 / 10
- Credentials
- 15 / 25
- Access
- 4 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 0 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
-
Rank 19Score 27
Dr. Parmar Family Dentist
Chula Vista 91910 · 549 H Street · Dr. Avani R. Parmar and 3 more
- 4.9 stars from 538 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Avani R. Parmar
- Sees children
- Implants
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 19 / 25
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Credentials
- 8 / 25
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 0 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
-
Rank 20Score 27
613 Dentistry
Chula Vista 91910 · 613 Third Ave · Dr. Carli Katz and Dr. Howard Katz
- 4.8 stars from 181 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Carli Katz
- Sees children
- Implants
Read our feature Practice website (opens in a new tab) (619) 425-7700
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 9 / 25
- Experience
- 10 / 10
- Credentials
- 8 / 25
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Pediatric fit
- 0 / 15
- Community
- 0 / 10
Compare the top 10
| Practice | Rank | Google rating | Evenings / weekends | Medi-Cal | Languages besides English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - Eastlake | 1 | 4.9 (722) | Weekends | Yes | Spanish |
| Chula Vista Pediatric Dentistry | 2 | 4.9 (1,374) | — | — | — |
| Pebble & Pearl Pediatric Dentistry | 3 | 5.0 (29) | Weekends | — | — |
| Canyon Vista Dental Group | 4 | 4.6 (439) | Evenings | — | Spanish, Vietnamese, Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, Dari |
| South Bay Dental Arts (Raygada and Rabanal DDS, Inc.) | 5 | 5.0 (327) | — | — | Spanish |
| Cajulis Pediatric Dentistry (Trilla Cajulis, DDS) | 6 | 5.0 (129) | — | — | — |
| My Kid's Dentist | 7 | 4.4 (51) | — | — | Spanish, Vietnamese, Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, Dari |
| Derek M. Lichter, DDS, Inc. | 8 | 5.0 (356) | Evenings | — | — |
| Chula Vista Smiles | 9 | 4.1 (86) | — | — | — |
| Primary Dental (Children's Primary Dental) | 10 | 4.4 (583) | Evenings / Weekends | — | — |
How this list was made
Who qualified
53 Chula Vista practices cleared the license, operating and 25-review gates; 27 met this list's test; the top 20 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.
We swept Google Maps across Chula Vista's five ZIP codes (192 dental listings), researched every listing with 25 or more reviews (97), and kept those confirmed inside Chula Vista city limits. Ratings read from Google Maps in November 2026; each practice's volume-adjusted rating is scored by where it ranks among Chula Vista'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 Chula Vista?
Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - Eastlake ranks first on our 2026 list as of November 2026, with 4.9 stars from 722 Google reviews. The full list ranks 20 practices that hold current California dental licenses with no discipline on record.
Which of these Chula Vista practices accept Medi-Cal Dental (Denti-Cal)?
1 of the 20 practices state they accept Medi-Cal Dental: Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - Eastlake. Call ahead to confirm they are taking new Medi-Cal patients.
Which Chula Vista dentists on this list speak Spanish?
5 practices state that their team speaks Spanish: Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - Eastlake, Canyon Vista Dental Group, South Bay Dental Arts (Raygada and Rabanal DDS, Inc.), My Kid's Dentist, Great Dental Group and Orthodontics.
Which are open on weekends?
3 practices on this list publish weekend hours: Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - Eastlake, Pebble & Pearl Pediatric Dentistry, Primary Dental (Children's Primary Dental).
How did Dentist News Today choose these practices?
We started from every dental office registered in Chula Vista 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)
- Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - Eastlake: coastalkidsdo.com/eastlake/
- Chula Vista Pediatric Dentistry: chulavistapediatricdentistry.com/
- Chula Vista Pediatric Dentistry: chulavistapediatricdentistry.com/services/pediatric-sedation
- Pebble & Pearl Pediatric Dentistry: pebbleandpearlpediatricdentistry.com/
- Pebble & Pearl Pediatric Dentistry: sandiegolineup.com/chula-vista/dentist/pebble-pearl-pediatric-dentistr
- Canyon Vista Dental Group: canyonvistadentalgroup.com/
- Canyon Vista Dental Group: canyonvistadentalgroup.com/meet-our-team/
- South Bay Dental Arts (Raygada and Rabanal DDS, Inc.): southbaydentalarts.com
- Cajulis Pediatric Dentistry (Trilla Cajulis, DDS): local.yobi.com/dental/mrs-trilla-cajulis-dds-chula-vista-ca/
- My Kid's Dentist: smilegeneration.com/dentist/ca/chula-vista/7274-my-kids-dentist/
- Derek M. Lichter, DDS, Inc.: chulavistacosmeticdentist.com
- Derek M. Lichter, DDS, Inc.: chulavistacosmeticdentist.com/contact/
- Chula Vista Smiles: chulavista-smiles.com/
- Primary Dental (Children's Primary Dental): sandiegolineup.com/chula-vista/dentist/primary-dental
- Paragon Family Dental: paragonfamilydental.com
- Paragon Family Dental: paragonfamilydental.com/about-us
- David B. Littlefield, DDS: davidlittlefielddds.com/
- Real Dental Care: realdentalcares.com
- Sam J. Halabo D.M.D. & Associates: samhalabodmd.com/
- Sam J. Halabo D.M.D. & Associates: sandiegolineup.com/chula-vista/dentist/sam-j-halabo-dmd-associates-chu
- Aye Dental: ayedental.com/
- Aye Dental: ayedental.com/dr-maung-aye.php
- South Bay Pediatric Dental Group: sbpdg.com/
- South Bay Pediatric Dental Group: sbpdg.com/about/our-team/
- Town Centre Dental Group: tcdentalgroupchulavista.com/
- Great Dental Group and Orthodontics: greatdentalgroup.info/
- Dr. Parmar Family Dentist: drparmars.com
- 613 Dentistry: 613dentistrychulavista.com/