Specialist-led, every visit
Dr. Andrea Aduna is a board-certified pediatric dentist, the highest credential in pediatric dental care. She sees every patient herself.
A boutique pediatric homeSanta Rosa's
Santa Rosa's
pediatric dentist.
Worth the drive. Dr. Andrea Aduna and the Poppy Kids team welcome Santa Rosa families to a boutique pediatric dental home built around your child, every visit, from infancy through the teen years.
Free Under 3Board-Certified Specialist★★★★★ Rated 5.0 from 208 Google reviews. Marin IJ Best Pediatric Dentist 2025 and 2026
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from 208 Google reviews
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stress, no rush, no judgement
The Poppy PhilosophyWhy Santa Rosa families
Why Santa Rosa families
make the drive.
A specialist-led practice built around your child, not assembly-line dentistry. Every visit is personal, paced, and a little bit fun.
Personalized experience
Custom treatment plans, favorite movies on the ceiling, and comfort items. Every detail is tailored to your child.
A space designed for kids
Premium amenities, warm wood, soft lighting, and a private consultation room. This is routine dental care that families actually look forward to.
Trust, built one visit at a time
We take time to truly know each family. Visits feel less like appointments and more like catching up with friends who happen to know teeth.
Excellence in care
Cutting-edge technology and continued education mean your child receives the most advanced, gentlest treatment available, delivered with a light touch.
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For our youngest patients
Claim ItFirst visit under age 3, completely free.
An invitation to Santa Rosa parents: a complimentary first dental consultation, no obligation. Bring your little one in, meet the team, see the space.
Meet Dr. AndreaBoard-certified.
Board-certified.
Locally beloved.
Dr. Andrea Aduna founded Poppy Kids to be the practice she wished her own kids could go to. It is gentle, unhurried, and built on real relationships with each family.
As a board-certified pediatric dentist, she has completed specialized training and an ongoing certification process focused entirely on pediatric dental care, from the very first tooth through the teen years.
Read Dr. Andrea’s StoryFrom Santa Rosa
A 35 minute drive south down the 101.
Santa Rosa families know the drive is the easy part. It is a straight shot down the highway and you are here.
~35 min drive
Pacheco Plaza, Novato
450 Ignacio Blvd · Just past US-101 exit 459. Ample free parking right at the plaza.
- From Santa Rosa, take US-101 South toward San Francisco.
- Continue past Petaluma and Novato, then take exit 459.
- Turn onto Ignacio Blvd. Pacheco Plaza is moments away on the right.
We love our patients
What Santa Rosa families are saying.
★★★★★
Voted Best Pediatric Dentist at the Marin IJ Readers Choice Awards, 2025 and 2026.
Get in touch
Three ways to reach us.
Office hours
- Monday8:30a to 5:00p
- Tuesday8:30a to 5:00p
- Wednesday8:30a to 5:00p
- Thursday8:30a to 5:00p
- FridayClosed
First-visit checklist
- ✓Insurance card (if applicable, we will handle the rest)
- ✓A favorite stuffy or comfort item
- ✓Any prior X-rays or records (we will request them too)
- ✓A list of questions. There is no such thing as too many
Questions, answered
A few things Santa Rosa parents ask first.
Why should your child see a board-certified pediatric dentist?
Board-certified pediatric dentists are held to the highest standards in pediatric dental care, having completed specialized training and a voluntary certification process. For Dr. Andrea Aduna, that certification reflects deep expertise and a commitment to the latest advances, which is a solid foundation for your child's lifelong oral health.
When is a good time for a child's first dental visit, and what should we expect?
The AAPD recommends an initial oral evaluation by Age 1, or within 6 months of the first tooth. Your child's first visit includes a facility tour, a gentle exam with Dr. Andrea, and time to talk through brushing, flossing, and diet. For children under three, that first appointment is complimentary.
When should my child first see an orthodontist?
Around age 7. By then most children have a mix of baby and adult teeth, which makes it easier to spot and gently guide any alignment or jaw concerns early. An early evaluation rarely means early treatment. It simply helps us time things well.
What age is safe for teen teeth whitening?
Generally ages 14 to 16, once the permanent front teeth have fully erupted and matured. A quick exam first makes sure whitening is appropriate and done safely, using dentist-approved methods that protect young enamel.
When should wisdom teeth be evaluated?
Usually in the teen years, around ages 14 to 18. We use x-rays to track their growth and position, and recommend removal only if crowding, impaction, or discomfort is likely. Healthy, well-positioned wisdom teeth may not need to come out at all.
Is the drive from Santa Rosa really worth it?
Most Santa Rosa families say absolutely. The boutique pace, specialist-led care, and a child who actually likes the dentist add up quickly. Door to door, it is roughly 35 minutes.
Ready when you are
Give your child a smile they will love.
Book online in under a minute, or give us a ring. We will save you a poppy-orange hello.