New Pediatric Dental Office Opens in San Diego
The relocated facility offers expanded dental and orthodontic services to children in the San Diego area.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Child Care
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Children's Choice Dental Care opened a relocated pediatric office in San Diego in late summer 2026. The new facility, located at 4440 Wightman Street, offers expanded pediatric, orthodontic, and special needs dental services to local families.
Why it matters
The relocation aims to improve access for San Diego families in a region where roughly 37% of children ages 2 to 5 are currently overdue for a dental visit. Modern facilities like this help address state-wide health trends, including the 22% of third graders in California living with untreated tooth decay.
The 2018-2019 California Third Grade Smile Survey found that 61% of children have experienced tooth decay, while 22% currently have untreated cases. Locally, 37% of children ages 2 to 5 are overdue for routine dental care.
The players
Children's Choice Dental Care
A pediatric dental group founded in 2008 that provides oral health services to more than 200,000 children across California.
The details
The practice moved to a more modern space at 4440 Wightman Street, Ste. 19, designed to provide improved accessibility and enhanced parking for parents. The office offers a full suite of services, including routine preventative care, orthodontics, restorative procedures, and specialized options like sedation dentistry for children with complex needs.
Timeline
Late summer 2026: The new San Diego office officially opened to patients.
October 26, 2026: Details regarding the facility relocation were published.
The Home Front
This facility expansion aligns with data from the California Third Grade Smile Survey, which highlights a persistent gap in pediatric oral health access. The relocation reflects a broader trend of private practices upgrading infrastructure to meet regional demand for specialized child-focused healthcare.
If your child is among the local population currently overdue for a checkup, you should verify if this facility accepts your insurance provider. You can check your child's dental history and schedule an exam through the practice's digital portal.
The takeaway
Maintaining a consistent pediatric dental schedule is vital given that nearly 4 in 10 young children in San Diego are currently missing routine visits. Parents should prioritize scheduling an annual exam at a qualified provider to help prevent the progression of tooth decay.
Further reading
For tips on managing routine health appointments, visit our guide to Child Care.
More information
To review the new location's services or schedule a pediatric dental appointment, visit the practice website.
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