Dr. Viviene Valdez is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 17 years of experience helping children in Pleasant Hill, CA develop healthy smiles and positive attitudes toward dental care. She completed her dental training at New York University and specialized in pediatric dentistry through a residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, bringing expertise in working with patients from infants through adolescence. Dr. Valdez is passionate about preventing dental anxiety and teaching kids the skills they need to care for their teeth for life, using positive behavioral approaches to make dental visits feel supportive and comfortable. Beyond her practice, she teaches pediatric dentistry at the University of Pacific in San Francisco and serves on committees with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Valdez is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to meeting your family.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

New York University - Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Ohio State University - Bachelor of Science in Biology
St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY - Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Sydney - Medical Science
St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY - General Dentistry Residency

Board Certifications

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist (since 2011)

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 05/31/2009

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryBehavioral managementPreventative dental careCare for infants to adolescents

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
California Society of Pediatric Dentistry

Beyond the Office

Clinical faculty member at University of Pacific, San Francisco - Pediatric Dentistry

Committee Member for certification and renewal process with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Volunteers at dental health fairs

Native of Sydney, Australia

Enjoys spending time with family

Passionate about biking and hiking

Enjoys traveling to new places

Dedicated to serving the community

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