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Specialist · Children’s dentistDunbar-Southlands

Kiddo Smile Pediatric Dentistry

Patients often talk about how they look after children and kind, gentle care.

★ 4.9 · 170 Google reviews · Read reviews
3050 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6N 4A7

Details checked 13 September 2026. No clinic pays to be listed.

Specialist clinic

Kiddo Smile Pediatric Dentistry is a children’s dentist

Their focus is dental care for children and teens. They also list check-ups and cleanings, emergency care and sedation or care for anxious patients on their website.

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Good to know before you call

  • Closes before 6 p.m. and isn’t open weekends

What patients say most

  • Good visits for kids · 60 reviews
  • Kind, gentle care · 12 reviews
  • Nervous patients felt at ease · 9 reviews
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Children

Questions to ask
  • From what age do you see children, and can brothers and sisters be booked together?
  • Do you bill my insurance or the dental care plan directly for my child?

Cost and paying

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  • What’s the total, including the exam and X-rays?
  • How much will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
  • Does anything cost more than the provincial fee guide?

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Who you’ll see

The team listed on their website.

Dr. Raylien Chao
Doctors
Pediatric
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“As a Pediatric dentist and a mother of two young girls, I enjoy that ​both my day and night job are around fascinating little ones. I ​love building relationships with compassion, offering guidance, ​and helping to establish long-lasting healthy smiles. It is a privilege to be a part of young children’s life journeys as they become ​remarkable adults. My goal is to help children find comfort, ​courage, and confidence in caring for their oral health. I promise to ​care for your little one as I would for my own.” Dr. Raylien Chao Meet our Doctors

Dr. Simran Sidhu
Dentist · D.M.D
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Dr. Simran attended the University of British Columbia, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology with Distinction and Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.). While at UBC, she took on an active role in academics, research and leadership. She graduated with the highest number of awards in her class, including all Pediatric Dentistry awards and the prestigious Nancy Scott Memorial Award for Outstanding Patient Care.

Dr. Sankriti Ananthamurthy
Dentist
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Dr. Sankriti Ananthamurthy, is rooted in building trust, easing fears, and creating positive memories for children and their families. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry in India, and right on cue, her niece arrived with a toothless grin that made pediatric dentistry impossible to resist. That grin set her on the path to a Master’s degree in Pediatric Dentistry and later to advanced training at the University of British Columbia and BC Children’s Hospital, where she became Chief Resident. She is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. Read More

Dr. Shamira Naik
Dentist
Pediatric
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Dr. Shamira Naik is a board-certified pediatric dentist known for her compassionate care and gentle demeanor. She completed her Bachelor’s in Dentistry and Master’s in Pediatric Dentistry in India, where she practiced in Mumbai before advancing her education through a Master’s program at the University of British Columbia and BC Children’s Hospital in Canada. She is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.

What patients say

4.9
170 Google reviews
This past year22
Latest reviewSeptember 2026
How the visit felt
9reviews
Nervous patients felt at ease

2 this past year

12reviews
Kind, gentle care
5reviews
Explains things clearly
Kids, staff and the dental care plan
60reviews
Good visits for kids

7 this past year

12reviews
Friendly, helpful staff
Treatments patients mention
3reviews
Extractions or wisdom teeth

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Equipment, comfort & access

Technology
Dental laser
Nitrous oxide
Oral sedation
General anaesthesia
Comfort
Sedation for nervous patients
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Before your visit
Referral form
Before-and-after photos online

Their FAQ

Answers from their website.

What tools do we use?

There are different tools that are available for frenectomy, including scissors and many different kinds of lasers. All tools can perform successful releases. At Kiddo Smile Pediatric Dentistry, we perform our frenectomy with Solea laser (can this be linked to the Solea page? Or have a “Read More” at the end of this section that links to the Solea Laser page). It is a CO2 laser and approved by the FDA to use on soft and hard tissue. We select this laser for its efficiency in the procedure and therefore limiting the bleeding and promoting healing.

What to expect during frenectomy?

Parents are welcome to observe the procedure as a silent observer at Kiddo Smile Pediatric Dentistry. Everyone will be provided with laser protective eyewear. Infant will be placed in a swaddle toprevent hand movements during the procedure. Our assistant will make sure the eyewear on your child is secure as well as gently holding your child during the release. A tongue director may be used to isolate and visualise the area. After the release, we encourage caregivers to practise the stretches and exercises again with our team. And feeding immediately after is encouraged.

What if I don’t want to do the Frenectomy?

That is perfectly okay! Coming in for a consultation does not mean that a Frenectomy will occur. This is a big decision to make and we encourage each family to consider their choice. There are important exercises that must be maintained following a release in order to support optimal healing, and we may suggest spending a few days practising these prior to your decision. We encourage working with body workers to continue improving your child’s oral function while a decision is being made. Body workers can include lactation consultant, infant feeding physiotherapist, pediatric chiropractor, oral myofunctional therapist, craniosacral therapist, speech-language pathologist, registered massage therapist (RMT), and so on. We will always respect your family’s decision.

Need another dentist?

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(604) 332-1100
EveningsCloses before 6 p.m.
SaturdayClosed
Dental care planNot mentioned
Dentists4
GroupIndependent

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Hours

Monday9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
ThursdayClosed
Friday9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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Getting there

Address
3050 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6N 4A7
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Websitekiddosmile.ca
Website last updatedAugust 2026
Reviews read124
Established2003
Last checked13 September 2026
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