Pediatric Patient Reviews San Mateo CA

- negeen aflak

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Best Pediatric Dentist — A True Lifesaver! We had an incredible experience with Dr. Laleh Vakili, and I can't recommend her highly enough. After some truly upsetting experiences with previous pediatric dentists — including one who wanted to put my daughter under general anesthesia for five supposed cavities (which turned out not to be true) — we were desperate to find someone honest, kind, and competent. Enter Dr. Vakili, who was all that and more. She was able to see us on short notice, and from the moment we arrived, it was clear we were in the right hands. Her entire team — from the front desk staff to the hygienists — was warm, professional, and incredibly well-organized. The atmosphere is welcoming and child-friendly without being over-the-top, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Dr. Vakili took her time to explain everything clearly, gave my daughter a thorough exam, and quickly realized that the previous treatment plan was not only unnecessary but completely overblown. She addressed all of my daughter’s dental needs in a single visit, with incredible care and attention to detail. It is rare to find a healthcare provider who is both technically excellent and completely trustworthy, but Dr. Vakili is exactly that. If you’re looking for a pediatric dentist who will treat your child with integrity and compassion — and not push unnecessary procedures — this is the one. I only wish we had found her sooner.

- Svetlana Gelfand

- Nina Quintana

Dr Vakili was recently able to take care of my son's urgent dental need. Her office staff is always nice and accommodating. The office is clean and bright and takes COVID precautions seriously. Dr Vakili herself is very warm and knows how to engage with children to make them comfortable. We take all three kids there and they absolutely love it. Her new office has a spa like ambiance and the best waiting room for kids with books, toys, movie playing and even a little robot doggie. I highly recommend her practice!

- Tanya Banzhaf

Best dental office for kids!!

- Paraskevi Hadjicosta

- Apo Pam

This team is amazing! We were at another pediatric dentist’s office that was also very good, but we switched here because it was closer to home. At the time, we were worried about the changeover, but in retrospect, it could not have been a better decision! We highly recommend Dr. Vakili’s team; they are next level.

- Justin Kirschbrown

Been coming to Dr. Vakili for years. Can’t have made a better choice for my kids’ teeth care.

- CW Handlin

- Nancy Kim

- Joey Sbragia

I want to say , by far the best experience for my 3 year old. dentist are always nice and welcoming. hygienist are always very gentle. definitely recommend this dental for kids

- Stefany Gomez

Highly recommend!

- Leigh Casamento

Loving the new office. My daughter had a great visit.

- Ho Cho

We absolutely love Dr. Vakili and the entire team! From the moment you walk into the office, the atmosphere is calm, welcoming, and genuinely kid-friendly. Dr. Vakili has a gentle, patient approach that immediately put my child at ease—something that isn’t always easy at the dentist! They explain everything clearly, take the time to answer questions, and treat children with real care and respect. The staff is just as wonderful: kind, efficient, and always smiling. It’s rare to find a place where both the kids and the parents feel so supported.

- Shabnam Rahmani

- Scott Bolton

I’ve been taking my daughter here since she was 2 years old. At first she was apprehensive but after warming up to the assistants, she’s so much better. Dr. Vakili and Dr. Lam are amazing dentists and my husband and I couldn’t be any happier. For us it was hard choosing a dentist especially because we have no insurance but we are willing to pay out of pocket knowing that our daughter is in good hands. We love the new x-ray system that they use, it is a hand held xray machine that limits the amount of radiation that my daughter is being exposed to. Coming to Dr.Vakili’s practice it feels more like we are part of a family other than just being at another health care facility. I highly recommend bringing your children to see Dr.Lam or Dr. Vakili, I’ll definitely be sad the day that my daughter ages out of their office.

- Isadora Sousa

We had a great experience with Dr. Laleh Vakili and the entire team! The new office is beautiful, clean, and very kid-friendly. They were incredibly patient and kind with my 3-year-old son, making his visit fun and stress-free. Highly recommend to any parents looking for a great pediatric dentist!

- khalil alwazir

Dr. Vakili and Dr. Lam are fantastic! Staff are super welcoming and nice. My son’s 1st visit was great with gentle assistants. The office is modern and fun, with a great play area. Dr. Vakili explained everything clearly and made my husband and I feel like we’re doing the right thing. Great office. We loved it.

- Sophia Lehnen

Been coming here ever since i can remember. Absolutely amazing office and people, very kid friendly with free toys and a kids room and movies playing while you getting your teeth cleaned. Highly recommend for those looking for a new dentist for themselves or for their kids!

- Connor Esmond

What a beautiful well designed office. I have been taking my kids here for years and seen the 1st office they originated in and the new office they are in now. Dr.Vakili definitely has a sense of making the office feel very welcoming and warm especially with their robot dog Luna who my kids love to interact with and make them feel less anxious about their dental visit. My kids have seen both Doctors and they are great. They are very compassionate, patient and calm which I feel makes the kids less anxious. They are very conservative in treatment planning and not aggressive, they recommend only what is highly needed which I love. I like the thought of taking x-rays every year to check on my children for cavities, it’s happen to my kids where it came up within a year. Even though we brush and floss regularly unfortunately all kids snack and we learned some things to help from the doctors that we can do to help stop the cavities from growing. The assistants are all great, approachable, friendly, patient and kind. They help remind my kids on the areas they need to work on brushing and provide the care they need during their visit. All around I would highly recommend their office. You can easily schedule and reschedule online and speak with someone through text message and their response time is quick. The front desk is very helpful and responsive. Thank you Pediatric Dentistry for taking care of my kids.

- Jaclyn Burgos