Dr. Melissa Grant is a board-certified pediatric dentist, raised in sunny Manhattan Beach, California. She completed her Bachelors of Science degree in Biology at UC San Diego. There, she also worked as a behavioral therapist for children with autism and special needs, specializing in behavior guidance strategies and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry, where she graduated summa cum laude and received the Pierre Fauchard Award as the top student in her graduating class. She then continued at UCLA to complete her residency training in pediatric dentistry in affiliation with the Ronald Reagan Medical Center. Dr. Grant is actively involved with organized dentistry, serving on committees for both local and state professional organizations, including the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry and Southern California Society of Dentistry for Children. She also volunteers her time as part of the Cleft Palate Team at St. Johns Health Center, where she helps patients with complex dental needs.

Dr. Grant always strives to provide a comfortable and fun experience for patients during their visits. She is passionate about education and prevention, and hopes to inspire families to embrace healthy habits beyond the dental office. She believes every child is unique and deserves an individually tailored approach. Theres no one-size-fits-all technique. She treats every patient like she would her own family, and loves to make people smile!

When shes not in the office, shes usually busy chasing after her very active young son! And even though she grew up by the beach, shed choose forest trees over ocean waves any day. She and her husband love hiking, camping, and have managed to adventure their way through a majority of the countrys National Parks. Dr. Grant is also an avid home cook, and enjoys creating and sharing meals with her loved ones. Shes always looking for new recipes and restaurants to try, so send any recommendations her way!

Team PDC (as our patients call them), love working with children! Our registered dental hygienists and assistants, customize each home and preventive dental care program for your childrens unique needs. Each member of our treatment team has years of dental experience treating pediatric patients, and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with the highest level of care. We regularly attend continuing education courses and seminars to stay ahead of the latest technological advances in pediatric dentistry.

Candy is our practice manager and has been in the dental field since 1997. A SoCal native, she began her career as a certified dental assistant, and eventually transitioned to administrative. She has over 20 years experience in dental practice management and has had extensive dental continuing education. She oversees the daily workflow for the team as well as making sure all of our patients and parents have a great experience at their dental visit. In her spare time, she loves traveling and taking road trips with her husband and 2 children. She is also an animal lover with 3 cats and a very hyper Pomeranian!

Jasmine is our front desk coordinator, who started her career as a dental assistant. She enjoys welcoming our patients into our office and making sure they have a great experience from the time they walk in, to when they leave. Jasmine makes sure she has answered all your questions in regards to your insurance policy or your treatment plan. She is dedicated, loyal and willing to go the extra mile to help our parents and patients have an enjoyable visit. Born and raised in Northern California, she recently relocated to Los Angeles for its beautiful weather. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, soaking in the sun at the beach, and chasing around her two Frenchies, Chicago and Oreo.

Kristen is a pediatric registered dental hygienist with a Bachelors of Science in Biology and Dental Hygiene, and a Master of Arts in Gerontology. She enjoys working with children and making visits to the dentist fun. When Kristen is not dancing throughout the office or running around with her daughter, she enjoys her free time in the great outdoors. She loves backpacking, hiking, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. She secretly has a collection of Lego at home and wears crazy socks to work!

Tiffany is a pediatric registered dental hygienist with a Bachelors of Science in dental hygiene. With over 10 years experience, her goal is to provide an enjoyable experience and help patients develop good oral hygiene habits at a young age. Her favorite part of being a hygienist is working with children and introducing them to the dental office for the first time. During her free time she enjoys cooking, baking, traveling and spending time outdoors with her Shih Tzu, Mister Sir Douglas.

Jeni is a registered dental assistant with over 20 years experience in her dental career. With her charismatic personality, she has an amazing ability to connect with each patient and parent, which definitely shows in her exceptional patient care. Shes currently a student on the path to becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist. Born and raised in South Lake Tahoe, she now considers Los Angeles her home. She enjoys spending her free time with her family, exploring all that our city has to offer. She is an arts and crafts enthusiast who loves being creative, being outdoors and enjoys seeing live bands.

Karina is a registered dental assistant and has been on our team since 2017. Her extensive knowledge and calming personality help to calm our anxious patients. Her favorite part of working with children is being able to make them feel safe and comfortable. During her free time she enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors with family and friends.

Cristina is a certified dental assistant who has been with our team since 2018. She works hard to ensure our patients feel welcomed and safe in our office. Her humor and enthusiasm bring smiles to the faces of kids, parents and our team members on a daily basis. On her spare time she loves spending time with her daughter playing Roblox and baking cookies. She loves music, dancing, singing and creating the amazing artwork on our chalkboard!

To reduce our carbon footprint, we use state-of-the-art dental technology to minimize toxic pollution and water waste.Biodegradable sterilization solutions are used to clean examination areas and our play areas.