Pediatric Dentist Reviews in Novato, CA
Families across Novato, San Rafael, and Petaluma trust Poppy Kids Pediatric Dentistry with their children's smiles. Here's what they have to say.
Poppy Kids Pediatric Dentistry is a board-certified pediatric dental practice in Novato, California, serving families across Marin County — including San Rafael, Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Larkspur, Tiburon, San Anselmo, Fairfax, and Petaluma. The reviews below come from local parents and are shown in full, newest first, sharing real experiences with Dr. Andrea Aduna and the Poppy Kids team.
Parents most often describe how gentle and patient the team is with young children, how calm and comfortable their kids feel — including anxious, first-time, and special-needs patients — and how welcoming and clean the office is. Many write about positive first dental visits (complimentary for children under three), routine checkups and cleanings, and children who genuinely look forward to coming back.
Across more than 200 five-star Google reviews, families consistently recommend Poppy Kids for preventive and restorative pediatric dentistry delivered in a kid-friendly, low-stress environment. If you are looking for a pediatric dentist in Novato or the wider Marin County area, these reviews offer a candid look at what to expect.
What patients say
Across 174 written Google reviews (208 total ratings, all five stars), families describe Poppy Kids Pediatric Dentistry in Novato, CA as warm, gentle, and genuinely kid-focused. Parents repeatedly praise Dr. Andrea Aduna and her team for making children - including anxious, first-time, and special-needs patients feel calm and comfortable, and many note that their kids actually look forward to dental visits. The office is often described as clean, bright, and fun, and the overwhelming majority of reviewers say they highly recommend the practice.
What reviewers mention most
- Warm, friendly, and kind staff
- Dr. Andrea Aduna, frequently praised by name
- Children feel comfortable and at ease
- A clean, bright, and fun office
- Gentle, calm, unhurried care
- Patience with nervous and first-time patients
- The front-desk team singled out for praise
- Strong recommendations to other families
All 208 Google reviews are 5-star ratings. The 174 reviews that include written comments are shown below, newest first.
We loved our first visit to Poppy’s! They are so welcoming and informative. Our daughter had so much fun with all the books and stuffies they have in the exam room. They were very patient with her during the exam, which can be hard for a 19 month old. They prepared us well for what she would do (crying, which she did) and that it’s very normal. We can’t wait to come back!
Poppi Dental is an amazing pediatric dental office. The staff is so friendly, the dentist is amazing and my son feels so comfortable when he comes here!
My kids absolutely love Poppy Kids Dentist! The staff is friendly, patient, and makes every visit fun. The office is bright and welcoming, and my children actually look forward to their appointments. Highly recommend!
I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Andrea and the team at Poppy Kids Pediatric Dentistry.
The attention to detail from beginning to end has felt thoughtful, caring, thorough and professional. Whether scheduling an appointment, being in the chair, talking about care plans, dealing with insurance… I and my kids always have felt important, uniquely seen, and professionally cared for — all at once, which I find unique in healthcare and dentistry.
I have three kids, and Dr. Andrea approaches each of them uniquely and takes time to understand them holistically. She is up to date on best practices, which, combined with her hands-on experience with kids over the years, really makes you confident you’re getting the best possible care.
I’ve been to other pediatric dentists in Marin and San Francisco, and this is the only one I completely trust AND my kids are excited for!!
Definitely recommend.
The team at poppy is always amazing. Started when my girl was one and she will be 3 soon. They are caring, welcoming, and know how to build trust with the littles. 10/10 definitely recommend!
Great first dentist trip for the kiddos! The whole team was warm and friendly. Dr. Andrea never made us feel rushed and was great showing the kids her dentist outfit and all the tools. Their set up is great and the kids are now playing dentist and talking about what toy they want next time. If only they saw adults too :)
We had a terrific experience with Dr. Andrea and her staff for a regular check up and cleaning. Everyone was so patient and communicative and eased our son in during his first visit.
Very kind and helpful! Found our home pediatric dentistry
I am so glad we found Dr. Andrea, and the Poppy team! We had the best experience for our first initial consult - no tears, 4 clean baby teeth, and all smiles! Dr. Andrea informed us on what we can expect as our baby gets older, and what we can do to help maintain their oral health. We added "brushing" to our daily routine, and our baby loves it!
Dr. Andrea is so incredibly talented with kids! She is a natural at making even the most anxious kiddos feel calm, relaxed, and at home. The office is stunning, and the team is fantastic. I highly recommend Poppy Kids Pediatric Dentistry to the local community!
From the moment you walk in the door you receive 5 star pediatric dentistry services. Not only do they take great care with my kids but they even think about the parents. Love Dr Andrea and her team!
Friendly, thoughtful, and professional dental care. My daughter, now 16, has been coming here for four years. She asked at our last appointment if she could keep coming even when she’s 18 because she feels so comfortable with the staff. Warm and fun environment that puts nerves at ease. Dr. Andrea makes you feel like family. Highly recommend.
My kids love going to the dentist! They’re so warm and welcoming there. The best! We love Doctor Andrea and Ashley at the front desk is a gem.
Truly best dentist & team! Thank you ladies for always taking such great care of us!
Appointment was on time, hygienist and dr were thorough, friendly and informative with both me and my daughter, and front desk staff super nice and fun with the kiddos. Great visit - 10/10!
It’s always such a joy going to Poppy Kids! My oldest daughter told me on the way there “I wish we could go to the dentist once a month! I love it there!” Thank you for taking such great care of my girls and making their experience fun!
Great first dentist experience for our little one! Everyone was so kind!
My daughter genuinely walks away feeling very proud of herself after her appointments. This is in part because of how much the staff works with her to not be afraid of her appointment. It’s an extremely kid forward and friendly environment.
Ashley, Dr Andrea and Alexandra are all wonderful. My little guy is not a fan of lying down on the dentist chair but they were very kind every step of the way! Always recommend this place to all my mom friends. We love them so much we wish they serviced adults!!
We have had such a wonderful experience at Poppy Kids Dentistry and have been going for about two years! Dr. Andrea and her team are truly amazing—so thorough, thoughtful, and incredibly organized. From the moment we walked in, they made our child feel completely at ease, creating a warm and welcoming environment that feels just like home. They take the time to explain everything clearly and make sure both kids and parents feel comfortable. It’s clear they genuinely care about their patients, and we’re so grateful to have found them. Highly recommend!
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