Shawn Taheri DDS, MS
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Shawn Taheri DDS, MS
For almost 20 years, Dentistry for Children and Young Adults has served the San Jose area, offering high-quality dental solutions. Our goal is to ensure you and your family achieve a lifetime of healthy, happy, and beautiful smiles! Our doctors are a husband-and-wife team: Dr. Taheri is a pediatric dentist who provides gentle and non-threatening care for infants, children, teens, and youth with special needs.

Dr. Naderi is a general dentist who handles advanced care and cosmetic dentistry for all ages. Everyone at Dentistry for Children and Young Adults looks forward to welcoming you and your loved ones to our dental family. Please contact our San Jose, CA office, which serves Morgan Hill, Campbell, and nearby communities, to schedule a visit today!
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We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
Dr. Roya Naderi is our general dentist. She takes care of adult and older patients who decide to remain in our practice. Dr. Naderi was raised in Southern California, and did her undergraduate work at U.C. Irvine. She moved to northern California to attend dental school at U.C. San Francisco.

After graduating from dental school, she took an extra year of postdoctoral training in advanced general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry at the University of the Pacific.Dr. Naderi is an active member of the California Dental Association and Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Sadeghi is a board-certified dental anesthesiologist (i.e., a Diplomate of the America Dental Board Anesthesiology) who has more than 20 years of experience in a wide variety of practice settings. Dr. Sadeghi completed his undergraduate study in microbiology at the University of South Florida (1985-1989).
At Dentistry for Children and Young Adults, we do more than fix teeth; we provide custom dental solutions that are tailored to each person's unique needs and desires! A family-friendly practice, our doctors and team provide a range of advanced dental care that's focused on prevention and patient education.
Our practice is committed to providing you and your family with safe, gentle, and high-quality dental care. We understand that you or your child may feel anxious about visiting the dentist. We are sensitive to your needs, and it is our goal to make you feel comfortable visiting our practice while we provide the best possible care.
Reviews (23)
Senora Life
Senora Life
Oct 26, 2021
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Dr. Taheri is very unprofessional. Talks to clients in a condescending way. Not sure if it’s because we are young and he felt like he could just disrespect us. Also his work is not good, my daughter had crowns put in and in less than a year one fell. Apparently they don’t have warranty because we were charged so they could fix it and for what? In less than two weeks it fell again! And once again we could either leave her without a crown or get her baby tooth extracted for $200. As if the initial 10k+ they charged us for the original work last year was not enough. I pray to God we don’t ever
Maritza V.
Maritza V.
Jul 14, 2021
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For once in our lives, we have found an amazing dentist team, Dr. Naderi helped me got over my crazy fear for a dentist & works with so much care! I can totally recommend them, you won't ever be looking for another dentist, they are the best! Dr. Naderi & Dr. Taheri, thank you SO much for looking after our family's smiles. It's been a pleasure since day one. Keep up your excellent dentistry!
Camille Lazelle
Camille Lazelle
Jun 04, 2021
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Dr. Taheri is amazing. He was able to tell what was happening with my son's teeth just by looking at a picture I sent him. And the way he treated his teeth actually saved them from needing crowns. 👏👏👏 So grateful.
Tristan A.
Tristan A.
Mar 29, 2021
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My wife and I chose Dr. Taheri's office because of the location. We read through the Yelp reviews, but wanted to see for ourselves if it would be a good fit for our son. After 3 visits, we unfortunately found the negative reviews to to be valid. He was very rude and judgmental when dealing with my wife, and did not make any effort to make my son feel comfortable at his office. As previous reviews stated, he seems to find cavities that are not there or are not an issue. With my son, he found 2 cavities, and quickly recommended putting him under to treat the the cavities. Not feeling comfortable
Maritza Vd Merwe
Maritza Vd Merwe
Jun 01, 2020
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This is the BEST dentist in town!! I can totally recommend this amazing Team! Dr. Naderi totally changed our outlook on going to the dentist. I was always soooo afraid to go to the dentist but she works so gently & really care a LOT about her patients. I can totally recommend them, as Dr. Taheri is amazing with my son, too! Keep up the AMAZING work, you Guys!
Samantha Torres
Samantha Torres
Nov 12, 2019
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Great office. Very clean and welcoming. My daughter feels comfortable with the staff. She loves going to the dentist now.
Emma G.
Emma G.
Oct 30, 2019
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I will never go back here. Dr. Tejari is okay at best he may be an excellent periodontist but he comes off uninterested, judgy and not a kid person. His staff is the most lazy and incompetent medical office I've encountered. I had an issue with my ins. And they never followed up , I guess they didn't want to get paid but when I ask why haven't u called my ins. To follow up there answer was oh we have been busy or I'm on hold for an hour and I cant keep doing that :/ . But that's ur job. I would not reccomend
EmmaRoz Gimenez
EmmaRoz Gimenez
Aug 19, 2019
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This place is ridiculous. I have never delt with a more incompetent medical office. 1st. I have 2 small children with hypocalcified teeth, they need extra care. You walk into the office yes its modern but the employees dont even acknowledge you. She is so completely busy to stop what she is doing on her computer to look up and say hello I'll be with you in just a moment. How difficult that? Dr. Taheri himself is okay nothing exceptional. Dental ins. Is straight forward you submit a claim and the bill is paid full or partial. For some reason this dental office could not figure this out. I could
Nuria M.
Nuria M.
Aug 09, 2019
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VERY UPSETTING EXPERIENCE! Don't go here!! I waited over one month for my daughter to see this dentist as I specifically requested a consultation and some work to be done on the same day of the appointment. I was instructed over the phone to arrive one hour early in case anesthesia is needed. I provided my personal info and insurance info. I informed them of my daughters X-rays got done by our family dentist that day. I clearly stated how I'm challenged with time off from work and I got this day off for this appointment. I arrive one hour and twenty minutes early and the office was closed
Flower J.
Flower J.
Aug 02, 2019
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Doctor tahari is a bad doctor very rude.
I went with my son and he told me he can't do it his cleaning because he have lot cavity and he is going to send me the estimated amount to my house.
After a month we receive the estimated amount and was alot of money so I thought go to other dentist.
Surprise surprise he have only 1 cavity.
I don't recommend this dentist he don't have patient at all and he only want is money money
Ana Gallardo
Ana Gallardo
Jun 30, 2019
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Dr. Shawn has been my son's dentist since he was 1 yo, I had the worst experience on my last treatment 3 years ago that I almost died, that been said I stopped going to dentist, the pain I initially go for was there for this 3 year finally I ask if they do Adults for dentistry and was a YES! OMG was a great experience they are professional, nice and warm when you explain what you feel, got the Roth canal on the tooth was on pain for 6 years (yes took me 3 to actually do the 1st one) my self and my kids recommend you to see Dr. Shawn you will not regret it and will enjoy the best.
Susan Talamantes
Susan Talamantes
May 19, 2019
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Every time we come here, we get the best service! My kids really enjoy coming to the dentist now! They look forward to the friendly staff, iPads & prizes after their visit!
Celia M.
Celia M.
Oct 08, 2018
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We have gone here for about 10 years or so. I've always felt that Dr. Taheri was a little bit rude but took it with a grain of salt. The staff has always been great but I will never return to this office again. Dr. Taheri seems to have gotten more rude and judgmental through the years. I took my kids religiously every 6 months and yet every time they always needed extensive and COSTLY work. EVERY TIME. I questioned it but then again I'm not a dentist so I trusted him. On one of the last times we went my son needed a tooth pulled and I could hear him screaming from the waiting room. When
Patty C.
Patty C.
Jan 15, 2018
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Dr. Taheri is very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating most of all he and his staff are extremely understanding and patient. We started coming here on a referral from my cousin, 2 years ago. I had a child who was extremely sensitive at dentist offices she feared for her life and squirmed kicked and screamed. After getting literally 87 out of 3 prior offices who refused to deal with us we came here. We explained to dr taheri our previous bouts w other dentists and he assured us he would try his best. Out of all the dentist experiences we've had I'm glad we finally found a dentist
Petra I.
Petra I.
Oct 12, 2017
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For the past year my son has been seeing Dr. Taheri for his dental checkups. My son is definitely the anxious type and easily gets scared when he thinks he'll experience any sort of pain/discomfort. It really says a lot when he doesn't get nervous when I say we're going to the dentist.

Dr. Taheri is also very thorough, patient, and always gives tips to keep my son's teeth healthy. Whenever I have any issues (like how to floss a hyper toddler!) he offers helpful advice.

No cavities so far!
Angela F.
Angela F.
Aug 29, 2017
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My daughter has significant disabilities and this was our first time going to Dr. Taheri. First, I'll say that him and his assistant, Lyn, were very kind and gentle with my daughter. Dr. Taheri spent 1 hour talking with me about my daughter's needs and that she should be seen at UCSF to get the proper care she needs, and anything less would be unethical for her. He was very thorough in gathering information to make his decision. He referred me to a personal colleague of his at UCSF.
Dr. Taheri is very knowledgeable (he's a professor of dentistry at UCSF) and very concerned about
Katherine H.
Katherine H.
Jan 31, 2017
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Both my boys have been seeing Dr Taheri since they had teeth. Everyone at his dentist has been very helpful, engaging and just above and beyond compassionate! I am so lucky to have come across his pediatric dentist! For my experience other places have not been the same.
Shirley Q.
Shirley Q.
May 21, 2016
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If there was a way to give 0 stars, I would have done that since my experience with this doctor was totally negative. He was bleeding us dry. This is my first review ever but I feel that I have to write this to save other people from losing their hard earned money for bogus treatments that this dentist says it needs to be done. Our first dentist was wonderful but when my husband switched jobs, that dentist was not covered so I looked around and went to Dr. Taheri.

Remember that my kids were with the other dentist for at least 10 years and they never had a cavity. From the very first day
Nicole V.
Nicole V.
Feb 26, 2016
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My two boys, now ages 15 and 13 have been going to Dr. Taheri for 10 years and we have had good experiences all along. The staff is great and helpful and the hygienists have always been thorough with my squirmy kids. Sometimes insurance doesn't cover everything and you will want to ask questions and they are always willing to discuss options to bring costs down. With my older son, Dr. Taheri recommended a spacer wire for his lower teeth when he was young and it worked so well that he doesn't need braces! I recommend Dr. Taheri for all aged kids.
Amin Z.
Amin Z.
Nov 16, 2015
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Stop and read this before going to Shawn Taheri.
My 4 year old was treated by Shawn Taheri but the billing showed Roya Naderi as the treating provider to allow them to bill substantially higher since Roya Naderi was out of my insurance provider Delta Premier. It just so happened that I had taken a picture for viber moment which I showed to the Shawn Taheri's billing person who agreed right after she saw the image. Prior to that she insisted she was right. Then I found out from the billing person that since sedation charge was out of pocket expense it was not reported in the patient's
Allison R.
Allison R.
Dec 30, 2014
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This is a great clinic, very quick and kid friendly. They have movies on the chairs, not that they needed it, the hygienist was so fast and nice for the check up and cleaning . Dr Taheri is kind and honest. My son had his first cavity. Since it was the end of the year (and the insurance period) they squeezed us in the same day. They even threw in a free resin sealant since they were doing another along with the filling anyway. The filling process took less than 15 mins. They made my son calm and comfortable. I'm happy we found this place.
Jasmin B.
Jasmin B.
Oct 21, 2013
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I came here a few times to have my teeth cleaned. Other than the video games in the waiting room, I did not like the staff or dentist, they creep me out.

I found the dentist to be condescending and arrogant and made me feel guilty if I did not floss or needed extra cleaning. I'm glad my parents moved me away from this place.
M. V.
M. V.
Jul 30, 2013
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Pleas please please DO NOT go here!!! He told me my daughter had cavities and I got a second opinion and she didnt' have ANY! He is condescending and arrogant! Plus, I originally got a quote for 900+. I got most of the work done somewhere else (because I have a friend), and for some reason, though it was only 1 thing he did....it still cost me over 900 dollars!
Save your money. Don't go here.
He's not a good pediatric dentist at all...