Dr. Seth Reder is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with 19 years of experience helping children in Salinas feel comfortable and excited about their dental care. He earned his dental degree from the University of the Pacific and completed advanced training in pediatric dentistry and conscious sedation at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center, making him specially qualified to care for anxious children and handle dental emergencies. Dr. Reder uses modern technology like digital x-rays and intra-oral cameras to provide thorough, gentle care while building trusting relationships with families. His practice focuses on making dental visits fun and positive, and he brings compassion and enthusiasm to treating all his young patients. Dr. Reder is accepting new patients and is active in the Salinas community.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco - Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS)
University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston - Post-doctorate in Pediatric Dentistry
University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston - Master of Science in Oral Biology with focus on Conscious Sedation
University of California Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science in Biology (graduated with honors)

Board Certifications

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
Diplomate status from the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Basic Life Support Certification
Omicron Kappa Upsilon (national dental honor society)

Credential: D.D.S., M.S.

NPI registered: 03/06/2007

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryPediatric trauma careEmergency pediatric dental careConscious sedation

Technology & Equipment

Digital x-rays
Intra-oral cameras

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatric Dentists
American Dental Association
California Society of Pediatric Dentistry
California Dental Association
Monterey Bay Dental Society
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

Beyond the Office

Served two years as on-call pediatric dentist for emergency department at Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital in Houston

Active community involvement and giving back to community

Born and raised in San Diego

Surfs at Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz

Forages for wild mushrooms in the Santa Cruz Mountains during rainy season

Enjoys bike rides with his family

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