Welcome to
San Diego's Premier Pediatric Dentistry
We welcome you to our fun and convenient, high-tech dental office that provides the highest standards in oral health for newborns all the way through early adulthood. Read our story. Scripps Pediatric Dentistry is more than a dental office. It’s a unique space, improving the lives of future adults through the life changing power of the smile.
Healthy Smiles & Happiness Start Here! ™
Why Scripps Pediatric Dentistry?
We Make it Fun:
From receptionist to doctor our team wants to make your experience amazing!
We Make it Convenient:
Newborn, Pediatric, Teen, Braces, whatever you may need, all by one specialty-trained team!
We Come Highly Recommended:
We want you to receive the same standard of care as our many raving patients.
Our Technology:
Laser dentistry, 3D-imaging, Digital models, Lowest radiation xrays, Immuno fluorescence caries detection… the list goes on.
New Patient
Special
- Professional Cleaning
- Fluoride Treatment
- Consultation/Exam
Only For $129
*New patients only
What We Do
We are glad that you are interested in our practice, the preferred Premier Dental Home to children of families in, San Diego, Scripps Ranch, Mira Mesa, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Escondido and surrounding areas. Scripps Pediatric Dentistry provides comprehensive dentistry for children to teens.
Pediatric Dental
Orthodontics & Braces
Teen Dental
Meet the Doctors
J. Shahangian
DDS, MS, CLEC, FAAPD
Pediatric dentist, Dr. J grew up in San Diego and went to Rancho Bernardo High School, where he played soccer for the Broncos. Currently, he is on faculty with the UCLA Department of Pediatric Dentistry and is on staff with San Diego’s Rady Children’s Hospital. He is also a blogger and a breastfeeding advocate. Since 2010, he established his private practice in his hometown to serve San Diego families with two offices in Scripps Ranch/Mira Mesa area. He is also a proud husband and father of three girls.
Dr J. earned a honors degree in Molecular Cell Biology at UC Berkeley, then he attended UCLA for dental school. There, he served as Student Body President and was recognized by the Dean’s Leadership Institute. Subsequent to earning his D.D.S. from UCLA with honors, Dr. J completed 3 years of specialty training at the University of North Carolina. At UNC, Dr. J served as Chief Resident and won national recognition for his research on hereditary dental disorders. Dr J is also a breastfeeding advocate and a UCSD trained Certified Lactation Educator Counselor.
To keep in touch with Dr. J, you can follow him on Twitter, check out ShahangianDDS.com or FB.com/ShahangianDDS
Neek LaMantia
DDS, MPH
Dr. Nicole ‘Neek’ LaMantia is a Chicago native who competed at the collegiate level as a triathlete and at the international level as an Irish dancer. She studied at Marquette University before completing her DDS at UC San Francisco. She then completed a residency in Pediatric Dentistry along with a master’s degree in Public Health at UCLA. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry and as a liaison for the San Diego area for the American Academy of Pediatrics.
When she’s not practicing dentistry, Dr. Neek enjoys spending her time with her husband and daughter. She continues to stay active by running, practicing yoga, and swimming in beautiful San Diego.
Our Office
We are also proud of being equipped with the newest industry gadgets, including electronic charting, digital x-ray equipment, laser dentistry, and kid specific dental technologies that will maximize our efficiency while keeping everyone’s (including the environment) cost down.
Why Choose Us
Fun, Fun!
Our fun and interactive facility and highly trained staff offer your child a wonderful dental experience.
We come highly recommended!
Patients and their families appreciate the warm, welcoming environment, the friendly interactions with our team, and the open, patient-focused communication we provide.
From breastfeeding to college
We're here for you with specialists when you need support with breastfeeding & tongue-tie, to when you're getting your kid ready for college. Now that's continuity of care!
Giving back
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Our doctors are an awesome leadership team.
Our whole staff is dedicated to the care of your child/children and provide that excellent care by getting to know every single parent and child.
Baby & Toddler Support
Dr. J. and Mrs. Shahangian are passionate about the benefits of breastfeeding & understand how important it is to start preventive oral health care as soon as possible.