Dr. Patrice Espinosa

Born and raised in Sacramento, California, I have wanted to be a dentist since I was in kindergarten. I earned my BS in science from UCSB, my DDS from UCSF, and my specialty certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from USC. I am pleased to have my practice in the bay area providing quality care for the children of Novato and Marin County. In my spare time I am an avid world traveler and enjoy any outdoor physical activity. I come from a large family and enjoy spending quality time with them and my dog Ryker.

Why should patients choose you as their provider instead of others in the area?

I am a board certified pediatric dentist. I received my training from USC dental school in which we provided care for healthy and medically compromised at the following hospitals: Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Children's Hospital Orange County, and Miller Children's Hospital Long Beach. I am proud of my training and the experience I received in preventative care, restorative treatment, sedation dentistry, and with special health care needs children. I am happy to bring my skill and knowledge back to northern California where I was born and raised.

What are the top 3 treatments that you focus on?

As a pediatric dentist I specialize in providing quality oral health care for children, adolescents, teenagers, and those with special health needs. Within the age range of children, I specialize in behavior management to ensure a positive dental experience promoting a lifetime of good oral health. I also specialize in oral conscious sedation and IV sedation for children too young to cooperate for treatment in the dental chair if they should need early dental treatment.

What are you proud of in your practice?

I am proud of the warm family environment that we create in the office. Because we are a small practice each family gets more one on one time with me personally. It takes a village to raise a child and I love being part of every one of my patient's lives.

Which cases do you enjoy treating? Why?

Every child and family is different. I enjoy getting to know everyone individually and customizing a preventative plan that fits their unique home life. Taking the time to educate and formulate a oral health plan with the patient and parents is the best way to achieve a lifelong healthy smile.