Dr. Binita Katheria is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 18 years of experience caring for children's teeth and gums in Solana Beach. She earned her dental degree from UCLA and completed advanced training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Texas, bringing expertise and compassion to every young patient. Dr. Katheria uses the latest technology, including cone beam imaging, to provide the best care possible. When she's not helping kids achieve healthy smiles, you'll find her hiking, doing yoga, or traveling—and she's fluent in cartoon trivia, which kids love! She's also passionate about giving back through dental mission trips to underserved communities and is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience, University of California San Diego (cum laude)
Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD), University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Pediatric Dentistry specialty)
DDS, University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry

Board Certifications

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Credential: DDS, MSD

NPI registered: 06/26/2008

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric Dentistry

Technology & Equipment

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)

Beyond the Office

Dental mission trips to underserved communities

Lives in Carlsbad with her husband and two boys

Well-versed in children's cartoons

Enjoys hiking, yoga, and traveling

Grew up in Southern California

Conducted original research on cone beam computed tomography effectiveness in children, published in Journal of Pediatric Dentistry

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