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Almaden Valley Dentistry Services

Pediatric Dentistry

Whether your child is visiting us for a routine cleaning appointment or to tackle a sugar bug, at Surfside kids dental the needs of your child is being met on an individual bases. Our caring pediatric dentist and knowledgeable staff understands, at times, anxiety comes to children with just the thought of seeing a dentist. At Surfside, our caring empathetic staff is here to ease the fear of going to a dentist. We offer state of the art equipment, movies to watch, and communicate with your child so the know what to expect from bringing to end.

When can you bring your child in for the first check up? Why is it important?

Per the American Pediatric Dental Association, establishing a dental home for your child when the first tooth appears, or no later than his/her first birthday can help prevent dental problems.

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Orthodontics

While most dentists can recommend an orthodontist for their clients, at Surfside you don’t even have to leave the office!

Having your dentist and orthodontist in the same office means they can share information instantly and recommend the best procedures to one another.

Orthodontics is much more than just the straightening of teeth. It’s a specialized branch of dental care that also focuses on jaw structure and function. Our orthodontists specialize in correcting dental issues which are unique to children.

 

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Office Phone: 408-648-2470

Fax Phone: 408-904-7005

Facility Address:
6942 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 595120

Hours:

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Closed for Lunch:12:30pm-01:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
 
Emergencies Appointments Available 
 

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Meet Our Doctors

DRKeerthi

Dr. Golla
Pediatric Specialist

       Dr Keerthi Golla earned her B.A from the University of Pennsylvania and got her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Univerysity of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.  She completed a residency in general dentistry at University of Illinois at Chicago then went on to complete her Pediatric Dentistry residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.  Dr Golla is a Diplomate member of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, member of the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, California Society of Pediatric Dentistry. During her free time, she enjoys going out with her family and friends to parks, museums ,

watching movies, reading books, as well  as experimenting with new recipes. One of her and her husband’s favorite pass times is having board game nights with family and friends, Cranium is currently the household favorite. Dr. Golla is truly looking forward to meeting your family, having the privilege to care your children and creating a fun, friendly dental home for them.

 

DrJessicaRay

Dr. Jessica Ray
General Dentist (Children Exclusive)

Dr. Jessica Ray was born and raised in sunny Santa Cruz, California. She studied and received her R.D.H and D.M.D from Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. She loves working in pediatrics because educated and interacting with patients always give her a big smile!

Dr. Phan

Dr. Derick Phan
Orthodontic Specialist

Dr. Phan earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California Riverside, and later his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry.  Dr. Phan was then accepted into a prestigious Graduate Residency Program at the Loma Linda VA Medical Center.  

After being in private practice in the Salinas/Monterey Bay area as a family and cosmetic dentist, and a year specializing in pediatric dentistry, he chose to complete his orthodontic residency at Jacksonville University Dental School of Orthodontics, where he completed his thesis on Invisalign® and interproximal reduction. 

Dr. Phan has been in practice for over 15 years now.  He strives to stay on the forefront of the newest orthodontic techniques and technology.  He serves as an Opal Evaluation Counsel member to help test, evaluate, research, and develop the latest orthodontic products. 

When Dr. Phan is not caring for his patients, you may find him on the slopes snowboarding or playing volleyball.  He continues to coach a girls’ high school volleyball team- which he has been doing for over 12 years now.