Dr. Todd Lyle Hillyard, D.D.S.
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1659418200
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Dr. Todd Hillyard is a Board Certified pediatric dentist with 19 years of experience making dental visits fun and comfortable for children. He earned his dental degree with honors from the University of Texas-San Antonio and completed advanced training in pediatric dentistry at UCLA, where he developed expertise in caring for children with special needs, sleep and airway issues, and orthodontics for kids and teens. As the founder of Adventure Dental Pediatric Dentists & Orthodontics, Dr. Hillyard is passionate about creating a welcoming dental home where children actually look forward to their appointments. Beyond the office, he's involved in dental service missions around the world and co-founded Play.Paddles to bring families together through pickleball. Dr. Hillyard is accepting new patients and is an active member of local, state, and national dental organizations.
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Education & Training
- DDS from University of Texas-San Antonio (UTSA) with magna cum laude honors
- Specialty residency in Pediatric Dentistry at University of California-Los Angeles
Board Certifications
- Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry
Credential: D.D.S.
NPI registered: 01/31/2007
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- Active member of local dental societies
- Active member of state dental societies
- Active member of national dental societies
- Active member of pediatric dental societies
Beyond the Office
Founder of Adventure Dental Pediatric Dentists & Orthodontics
Dental service missions
Co-founder of Play.Paddles (community initiative to promote pickleball among families)
Loves to explore the world through dental service missions and scuba diving with manta rays
Enjoys experiencing different cultures, meeting new people, and seeing beautiful places
Married to Julie McAllister, a Vancouver native
Family enjoys hiking, biking, and traveling together
Family passion is pickleball; created 'expressive' paddles with wife through Play.Paddles
Younger brother Matt had Down syndrome, which inspired his focus on special needs dentistry
Son Matthew has Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, which causes autism, apraxia, and profound intellectual delays
Became interested in dentistry because he experienced TMJ issues
Describes himself as a 'big kid' who keeps his inner child alive through his work
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