Dr. Stephanie Trahan is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants and toddlers to kids with special needs. She earned her dental degree from Boston University on a full Air Force scholarship and completed her pediatric dentistry training at UCLA, where she now teaches other dentists advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Trahan believes that children deserve gentle, patient care in a warm and supportive environment, and she uses her creative energy, humor, and kindness to help kids feel comfortable at the dentist. She offers a full range of pediatric dental services, including modern tooth-colored fillings and crowns, laser treatments, and surgical procedures, all tailored to meet each child's unique needs. Dr. Trahan is accepting new patients in Santa Barbara.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

UCLA Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program
Boston University School of Dental Medicine (DMD, full U.S. Air Force scholarship)

Board Certifications

Board-certified Pediatric Dentist

Credential: D.M.D.

NPI registered: 10/14/2011

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryInfant and toddler dentistrySpecial needs dentistryLaser frenectomiesWhite fillings and crownsSurgical procedures and extractionsSilver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) treatmentInterim Therapeutic Restorations (ITR)Resin infiltrationDental sealantsConscious sedation

Technology & Equipment

Laser frenectomies
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)
Tooth-colored zirconia crowns
White resin-bonded restorations
Minimally invasive dentistry techniques

Beyond the Office

Visiting professor with UCLA's Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Program teaching microsurgical techniques to pediatric dental residents

Lectures to other pediatric dentists nationwide on surgical techniques

Has a creative and energetic vibe suited for working with children

Served in U.S. Air Force as dental officer

Extensive surgical experience from Air Force service

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