As a board-certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Niki has extensive specialized training and experience in treating the dental needs of infants through adolescents, including those with special needs. She is kind, gentle, and very patient, earning each child's trust as she helps them grow up with their healthiest, most wonderful smile!
Our doctors and team strive for excellence in patient care, ensuring every child feels safe, comfortable, and valued. Our 2-3 years of additional training after dental school has prepared us for the unique dental needs of each child we serve.
Our doctors and team strive for excellence in patient care, ensuring every child feels safe, comfortable, and valued. Our 2-3 years of additional training after dental school has prepared us for the unique dental needs of each child we serve.
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We recognize that all of our young 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 child to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
Preventive dental care is important throughout life, especially at a young age. By practicing good oral hygiene at home and scheduling regular checkups with the dentist, your child can help keep their smile bright and healthy for many years to come. Make sure your child brushes their teeth at least twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush.
Dr. Joanna Meekay is a Northern California native, and grew up in a large Armenian household in Sacramento, California. She received her B.S. in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior from U.C. Davis in 2013.
After college, she attended dental school at University of the Pacific, where she was social chair for her class and dental fraternity, Delta Sigma Delta, attended dental mission trips, was a founding member of an advanced treatment planning study club, and a recipient of the Henry Sutro Clinical Excellence Award.After earning her DDS in 2017, she completed a general practice residency at NYU Langone - Brooklyn.
After college, she attended dental school at University of the Pacific, where she was social chair for her class and dental fraternity, Delta Sigma Delta, attended dental mission trips, was a founding member of an advanced treatment planning study club, and a recipient of the Henry Sutro Clinical Excellence Award.After earning her DDS in 2017, she completed a general practice residency at NYU Langone - Brooklyn.
Dr. Philip Yen is a board certified dental anesthesiologist, completing his specialty training from The Ohio State University. He completed his DDS from the University of Southern California and bachelors degree in Physiology from UCLA. Dr. Yen graduated Summa Cum Laude and was elected membership to the national honor society Omicron Kappa Upsilon.
At Mills-Peninsula Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we offer a fully personalized experience for each child and their parents. Ours is a boutique practice, where we strive for excellence in all we do. Dr. Niki, Dr. Joanna, Dr. Sona, Dr. Phillip, and our team are extremely friendly, professional, and kind, spending quality one-to-one time with every patient and their family.
Reviews (8)
Nicole Fantin
Dec 04, 2021
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I'm not sure about the couple of negative reviews because both my kids have been coming here since they got their first teeth and this practice is amazing!!! First off the location is very convenient and parking is never an issue. It feels brand new and very colorful and inviting for kids of all ages. The staff is very friendly and puts both my kids at ease during the cleanings. It also helps that every chair has a TV monitor positioned above for the kids to relax and not squirm while they are getting their cleaning. While younger than 2.5, both my kids had lap and parent assisted cleanings and
Ajj Kaim
May 06, 2021
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Irina Chubarova
Aug 24, 2020
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The place is clean and they have cool iPads in the waiting room for kids to play with. It was rather disappointing that hygienist that was performing the cleaning for my 2-year old didn't bother talking to him and making him comfortable. It was my child't first appointment, so he was terrified. She asked me to hold him down for the cleaning and overall seemed to be annoyed that my toddler is kicking and screaming. Well, with a 2-year old it's important to make the first connection and gain his trust, if he's already scared and trying to find his way out by all means, nothing will help. I was hoping
Llawliet Otero
Jan 01, 2020
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Stay Frosty
Jul 06, 2018
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Jenny Lynn Gomez
Oct 25, 2017
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Abe M.
Jul 20, 2017
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Christina Geheran
Aug 15, 2016
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I took my two girls (5 and 3) to see Dr. Niki this morning. My 3-year old was a little scared, but Dr. Niki made her feel so at ease that sat in the chair and ended up being a great patient. Dr. Niki has a wonderful bedside manner. She's caring, friendly and relatable, and both my children and I felt comfortable with her. The whole staff, from the front desk to the dental hygienists, was friendly, considerate and accommodating. (They called an hour ahead to tell me about the covered parking lot since it was raining.) The office is tastefully bright and animated, but not overbearing. The cute furniture