Gila C. Dorostkar DDS, Pediatric Dentistry

Gila C. Dorostkar DDS, Pediatric Dentistry - Pediatric dentist in Mill Valley, CA
650 E Blithedale Ave suite c, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Open
Closes at 4:30pm
SundayClosed
Monday8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday7:30am - 4:30pm
SaturdayClosed

Dr. Gila graduated with honors from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 1991. After first completing a general practice residency at the VA Hospital in West Los Angeles, she completed her pediatric specialty training at the Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her hospital-based training emphasized clinical experience in the areas of pediatric dental trauma, oral conscious sedation, and taking care of children using general anesthesia.

Dr. Gila has been in private practice in Marin since 1997 and is an active member of the dental community. She has served on the Board of the Marin County Dental Society and has also served as a Basic Life Support Instructor for its member dentists. Presently, she is a member of the College of Marin Dental Assistant Advisory Committee.

Dr. Gila currently serves as the President of the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry (CSPD), the largest state pediatric dental organization in the USA representing 900+ members and also advocating for the oral health of all children in California. Dr. Gila has held several different leadership positions in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) as well as CSPD. She presently serves as the Parlimentarian on the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and was selected as a UCSF Championship Provider Fellow in their 2-year public health program.

In October of 2010, Dr. Gila was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Dentists in recognition of her leadership efforts in the field of dentistry, an honor that is bestowed on only 3.5% of all practicing dentists in the United States. She also had the unique experience of being selected to attend the AAPD Leadership Institute program at the Kellogg School of Management and also the Wharton School's Aresty Institute of Executive Education. The leadership development curriculum and Dr. Gila's participation and collaboration with other AAPD leaders through the two programs has been a personal highlight of her professional career.

Dr. Megan Golinveaux was inspired by a close family friend and decided she wanted to be a dentist at the age of 6. After completing her undergraduate education at the University of Oregon she went on to receive her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and then an advanced education in general dentistry from UCSF. She then continued her education and completed her advanced specialty training in pediatric dentistry at UCSF. She received both a certificate in pediatric dentistry as well as a Masters degree in oral and craniofacial sciences from UCSF during her 3 year residency.

Dr. Golinveaux has been a board certified pediatric dentist since 2007 and continues to be a member of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Golinveaux is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Marin County Dental Society.

Dr. Megan is known for her energy, humor, and patience. She strongly believes in building a trusting relationship with her patients and creating a fun, welcoming environment for both the patients and the parents. She is dedicated to nurturing a positive atmosphere during all dental visits and is experienced in handling all the dental needs for infants, children and adolescents.

Originally from Palos Verdes Estates in Southern California, Dr. Chang completed his undergraduate education in Cognitive Psychology and Business Management at UC Irvine. He went on to receive his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York City, where he served as student body president and was highly involved with student government, curriculum development, and volunteering in the community. Dr. Chang was a recipient of the prestigious American College of Dentists Outstanding Leadership Award, reflecting his commitment as a leader in the dental profession.

Dr. Chang completed an intensive two-year residency in pediatric dentistry at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York, where he received specialized training in comprehensive dental care for both healthy and medically-compromised children. He is passionate about providing quality care and oral health education to his patients and their families with a strong focus on prevention.

Outside of private practice, Dr. Chang is a clinical instructor as UCSF School of Dentistry, where he oversees and mentors dental students in the pediatric dentistry curriculum. In his free time, Dr. Chang enjoys exploring cities on foot with his wife, staying active through fitness and biking, attempting new recipes in the kitchen, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Reviews

Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 170 reviews

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Melanie Gassin
a year ago
They were absolutely wonderful! They helped my kids feel comfortable ane were so kind. Would definitely recommend!


Kristin Maberry Simmons
a year ago
The space fun and bright. Our three year old has been in before, but this was the first time he had his teeth cleaned. The hygienist was so good with him explaining every step and making him comfortable. We were happily surprised that he sat through the entire thing with no fear. The dentist was also great and overall we had a very positive experience.


Bobbi Kezirian
a year ago
We really appreciate everyone in Dr. Gila Dorostkar's office. They are all so kind and patient with our son and he now plays dentist at home all of the time.


Jennifer Hochschild
a year ago
We love Dr. Dorostkar's office. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the dentists are thorough and kind.


megan ward
a year ago
Megan is calm and patient and very knowledgeable.


Suzannah Scully
a year ago
Great experience with this office, my kids have been going for years!


Shannon Rager-Tomko
2 years ago
By far the best dental practice in Marin County!! Both Dr. Gila and Dr. Megan are so great with kids and teeth. They do not force anything and truly care about our kids dental health. All the assistants are professional trained and have such a special gift with kids. They made my little one feel right at home and made brushing teeth fun!! I highly recommend everyone being their little ones here : ) thank you for the great experience.


Kathy Knowles
2 years ago
My daughters have been going to Dr. Dorostkar's office for over 15 years. I trust their care completely. Very organized, very expert, very good communication. We always have a positive experience.


Bianca stark-falcone
2 years ago
Easy, freindly and professional. They are completely geared towards kids. It's truly an amazing dental experience for your child.


Ann Cheu
2 years ago
Always a great experience at Dr Gila's.


Maryam sadeghi
2 years ago
Professional staff and a very nice environment!


Bryan Lin
2 years ago
Friendly and helpful staff! My daughter loves Dr. Megan. Ceiling-mounted TVs always makes visits much smoother. And Mill Valley location definitely helps with transportation logistics!


Emily Buskirk
2 years ago
It was our first visit - and our almost 17 month old had a great experience. They let us know they were running late - so we went on a walk. When we got back (due to a phone call) they were ready to see us. There was a dragon with lots of teeth and a toothbrush which our son loved. The staff was super friendly and grounded. Our son felt comfortable and let the dentist inspect all 12 of his teeth without complaint!


Lily Cialowicz
2 years ago
They're excellent with kids, especially very young first time patients. They spend the time getting them comfortable and used to the space/process first, and are so kind and patient with the kiddos. I was a bit worried about bringing in our very active and wiggly 2.5 year old, but was very pleased with the turnout. We've been going to the Mill Valley location for a few years with our now 5 year old, and continue to be very pleased. Our 5 year old gets excited to go to the dentist which says a lot!


Sarah McDonald
2 years ago
I love the care shown to my daughter from all members of the staff. They listen to her - address her fears - and ensure that her experience at the dentist is the most positive it can be. She actually looks forward to seeing everyone in the office- especially Dr. Evan!


Simon Dunne
2 years ago
Very attentive and caring group. I wish they had dentists like this when I was a kid!


Sara Stith
2 years ago
We had such a great experience here for our son's first dentist visit. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. The office is clean and fun.


Paige Farnell
2 years ago
The staff here were amazing and made a necessary tooth extraction a fear and pain free experience for my young daughter. Thank you!


Laura Moss
2 years ago
My daughter was treated gently and with kid friendly accommodations. She particularly enjoyed the stickers! I appreciated the effort the doctors took to both educate and encourage us on good dental habits.


Caitlin Carpenter
2 years ago
Loved meeting Aspen the therapy dog! It was my daughter's first visit with Dr. Gila & staff, they went above and beyond to make it a pleasant experience for a 23month old. They were patient and kind and educated us about what the next step would be throughout the exam. We have an older child also in the practice and could not be happier with the care we have received.


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