Dr. Linh Nguy Tsai, D.D.S.

Pediatric Dentistry

NPI: 1447424130

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Contact Information

Address

1285 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DR
Carlsbad, CA 92008

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Insurance Accepted

All PPO plans (as Unrestricted Provider)

Patient Rating

4.1/ 5.0(8 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Linh Tsai is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with 18 years of experience helping children in Carlsbad, CA feel confident and comfortable with their smiles. She specializes in keeping kids' teeth healthy through preventive care, treating cavities, and using advanced technology like laser dentistry and pain-free anesthetic options to make visits easier. Dr. Tsai is a trusted referral source for dentists across San Diego County and believes strongly in understanding children's feelings during dental care. As a mother of four, she knows how important it is to prevent dental problems early in life. She welcomes new patients and accepts all PPO insurance plans.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Southern California
  • Bachelor of Arts in Biology, University of California Irvine
  • Advanced Specialty Training in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Southern California (2005)

Board Certifications

  • Board Certified Pediatric Dentist (2007)

Credential: D.D.S.

NPI registered: 04/15/2008

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Areas of Focus

Preventive dentistryPediatric dentistryCavity treatment for kidsCosmetic dentistry for kidsLaser dentistryIcon infiltration (enamel defects)Teledentistry for kidsMinimally invasive dentistrySedation dentistry

Technology & Equipment

  • Laser dentistry (Hard and Soft tissue Laser training from Convergent Dental/Solea)
  • Icon infiltration
  • Teledentistry
  • Synapse Dental Pain Eraser (non-injection anesthetic)

Professional Memberships

  • CDA (California Dental Association)
  • CSPD (California Society of Pediatric Dentists)
  • ADA (American Dental Association)
  • AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry)
  • San Diego County Dental Society

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized as a trusted referral source for dentists from Vista, Carlsbad, Oceanside, and San Marcos

Beyond the Office

Community volunteer programs with Children's Mobile Clinic Division at USC

Grew up in Fairfield, California

Married to James Tsai, who has a PhD in Chemistry and is a Registered Dental Hygienist at the office

Proud parent to four children: Sydney, Connor, Baylin, and Aila

Enjoys traveling, photography, hiking, cooking, and eating

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