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17 Years
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Emergency
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Compassionate Pediatric Dentistry in San Leandro
San Leandro Pediatric Dentistry is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive dental care for children. Founded in 2009, our practice combines advanced pediatric dental techniques with a gentle approach to create positive experiences for young patients. Led by Drs. Miguel A. Hipolito and Rene Yabar, our team prioritizes building trust through clear communication and child-friendly terminology.We specialize in early orthodontic treatment, sedation dentistry, and oral health education while maintaining strict safety protocols aligned with ADA, OSHA, and CDC standards. Our commitment to personalized care ensures each family receives treatment plans tailored to their child's comfort level and budget.
Services
Early Orthodontic Treatment
Sedation Dentistry
Fluoride & Sealants
Dental Emergencies
Mouth Guards
Pediatric Crowns
Tooth Extractions
Preventive Care
Space Maintainers
Oral Surgery
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in pediatric dental care
- Our team uses child-friendly terminology to reduce dental anxiety
- We offer customized treatment plans for special needs children
- Our office maintains infection control standards exceeding CDC requirements
- We provide immediate emergency care for dental trauma
Associations and certifications
- American Dental Association
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What people say
Amazing with special needs kids
Child-friendly terminology
Immediate emergency care
Calming environment
16-year patient retention
Services
Early Orthodontic Treatment
We provide specialized orthodontic evaluations for children aged 6-12 to address bite issues and jaw alignment. Our approach focuses on guiding proper dental development to minimize future treatment needs. Treatment options include palatal expanders, space maintainers, and functional appliances tailored to growing children.
Sedation Dentistry
Our sedation dentistry services help children with dental anxiety or special needs receive necessary care comfortably. We offer nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and hospital-grade anesthesia administered by board-certified specialists. Safety remains our priority with continuous monitoring throughout treatment.
Dental Emergencies
We handle dental trauma cases including chipped teeth, avulsions, and facial swelling. Our emergency protocol follows ADA guidelines with immediate care available after-hours. Treatment may involve reimplantation, root canals, or temporary restorations to preserve dental health until permanent solutions can be implemented.
Preventive Care
Our preventive program includes bi-annual checkups, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants. We emphasize education on proper oral hygiene through interactive demonstrations using age-appropriate techniques to teach children effective brushing and flossing habits.
Space Maintainers
Custom-fabricated space maintainers preserve alignment after early baby tooth loss. These appliances prevent adjacent teeth from shifting into empty spaces, ensuring proper eruption of permanent teeth. We offer both fixed and removable options with regular monitoring during dental visits.
People
Miguel A. Hipolito
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Hipolito completed dental school at the University of California, San Francisco and earned his pediatric specialty certification at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. With over 15 years of experience, he focuses on special needs dentistry and behavior management, maintaining active membership in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Rene Yabar
Orthodontist
Dr. Yabar received his orthodontic specialty training at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. He specializes in early intervention orthodontics and works closely with pediatric patients to correct malocclusions while minimizing treatment duration through innovative appliance systems.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We specialize in dental care for infants, children, and adolescents up to age 18.
Do you handle dental emergencies after hours?
Yes, we provide immediate care for dental trauma with an emergency contact number available 24/7.
What payment options exist?
We accept cash, checks, credit cards, CareCredit financing, and most major insurance plans including Delta Dental Premier.
How do you handle anxious children?
Our team uses sedation options and child-friendly language while employing behavior management techniques developed through pediatric specialty training.
Are special needs patients accommodated?
We specialize in caring for children with autism, developmental delays, and other special needs with customized treatment approaches.
What orthodontic services are available?
Early intervention orthodontics including space maintainers, expanders, and alignment appliances for children aged 6-12.
Reviews (2)
Cookie Dealer
May 24, 2019
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We love this dental office and drive from Dublin for our appointments. Dr. Hipolito is a fantastic dentist and his team are all very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this dental office to anyone.
Dr. Hipolito was recommended to me by my dentist when my son impacted his front top 4 teeth and needed someone to perform emergency pediatric dental care. He did his best to preserve and save his teeth by putting a brace on the top teeth. When the teeth finally fell out (2 years later) he was able to put false teeth in for him by way of small retainer to make him feel confident again. Now all
Dr. Hipolito was recommended to me by my dentist when my son impacted his front top 4 teeth and needed someone to perform emergency pediatric dental care. He did his best to preserve and save his teeth by putting a brace on the top teeth. When the teeth finally fell out (2 years later) he was able to put false teeth in for him by way of small retainer to make him feel confident again. Now all
Hillary Hodge
May 08, 2014
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Dr. Hippolito is great. Having said that, I have not had a good experience here because of the front office staff and the approach they take to payments. The new patient paperwork demands your social security card and I asked why. I was told so they can send you to collections (not a good sign). I paid $400 to have my son evaluated and we got a $2300 estimate for future work. To schedule for that I had to make a down payment of most of that amount a month in advance a little over 50% or around $1200) and schedule a Kaiser visit. I was having a very bad year and our Kaiser was canceled so I could
