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 homeNovato's
Novato's
pediatric dentist.
Your neighborhood pediatric dentist. Dr. Andrea Aduna and the Poppy Kids team welcome Novato families to a boutique dental home right here at Pacheco Plaza, with gentle, specialist-led care for infants, children, and teens.
Free Under 3Board-Certified Specialist★★★★★ Rated 5.0 from 208 Google reviews. Marin IJ Best Pediatric Dentist 2025 and 2026
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stress, no rush, no judgement
The Poppy PhilosophyWhy Novato families
Why Novato 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 Novato 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 Novato
Right here in Novato, minutes from home.
We are your neighborhood pediatric dentist, right here in Novato at Pacheco Plaza, just off US-101 exit 459.
~5 min drive
Pacheco Plaza, Novato
450 Ignacio Blvd · Just past US-101 exit 459. Ample free parking right at the plaza.
- Find us in Pacheco Plaza at 450 Ignacio Blvd, Novato.
- Just off US-101 at exit 459 (Ignacio Blvd and Bel Marin Keys).
- Ample free parking right at the plaza. We are on the ground floor.
We love our patients
What Novato 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 Novato 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.
Up to what age do you care for patients?
We typically care for patients through age 18, supporting the whole journey from the first tooth into the teen years. For individual needs, we are always glad to discuss continued care on a case by case basis.
When can my child start using an electric toothbrush?
Around age 3 is a great time to start, using a kid-specific brush with soft bristles and a small head. Models with timers and gentle action make brushing more effective and more fun, with a parent supervising.
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 Novato really worth it?
Most Novato 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 5 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.