About Us
We’re dedicated to you
ShiningStars Pediatric Dentistry, where we’ve been dedicated to exceptional oral care for children since 2008. We provide a trusted “dental home” for infants, children, and adolescents, offering personalized, comprehensive care with warmth and professionalism.
Our skilled team creates individualized treatment plans that prioritize both health and comfort, ensuring every visit is positive and stress-free. From preventive care to advanced orthodontics, we combine expertise with empathy to foster healthy habits and brighter smiles.
At ShiningStars, we don’t just treat teeth—we build confidence and trust, supporting your family every step of the way. Join the families who have trusted us for over a decade and let us care for your child’s smile with excellence.
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Achieving Healthy Smile
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Services
Specialized Pediatric Dentistry
Dentistry for Children and Teens
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Pediatric Oral Healthcare
Providing complete preventive and restorative dental care for patients from infancy through age 18. Our experienced team delivers expert, precise treatment with a gentle approach, ensuring comfort, safety, and optimal oral health at every visit.
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Pediatric dental specialty
We are pediatric dental specialists dedicated to providing comprehensive oral health care for children and adolescents. Our advanced training allows us to deliver a full range of services tailored to the unique needs of young patients—from preventive care and restorative treatments to behavior management techniques. Whether using gentle non-pharmacological methods such as Tell-Show-Do (TSD), or pharmacological approaches including sedation and general anesthesia, we ensure every child receives safe, effective, and compassionate care. Our goal is to create positive dental experiences that support healthy smiles and long-term confidence..
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emergency
Our doctors are available on call to address any emergency questions from patients. When urgent care is needed, we arrange for children to be seen in our office the following day or, if necessary, refer them promptly to the hospital for immediate emergency treatment.
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Preventive care
Dental preventive care includes routine six-month visits that consist of a comprehensive dental examination, professional cleaning, topical fluoride application, and X-rays as recommended by the dentist.
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restorative dentistry
estorative dentistry is designed to repair and restore teeth that have been affected by cavities, trauma, or developmental defects. The goal is to preserve as much of the natural tooth structure as possible while restoring normal function, comfort, and appearance. In pediatric dentistry, restorative treatments may include fillings, crowns, or other procedures that prevent further damage, maintain proper chewing and speech, and support healthy growth and development of the child’s teeth and jaws. By addressing problems early, restorative dentistry helps protect long-term oral health and promotes confident, healthy smiles.
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dental sedation or general anesthesia
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Making Dental Care Easier for Kids
Sometimes children need extra help to get the dental care they deserve. That’s where sedation and general anesthesia come in. -
Sedation (like “laughing gas”) helps kids relax and stay calm during treatment, making the visit easier and more comfortable.
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General Anesthesia lets a child sleep peacefully while the dentist completes all the dental work in one safe visit. This is especially helpful for very young kids, children with special needs, or when there’s a lot of dental work to do.
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Why we use them: Sedation and general anesthesia make dental care safe, stress-free, and positive — so kids can get healthy smiles without fear or trauma.
What makes us different
Patient-centered care
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Sedation Dentistry
Six-Month Recare
Experienced staff
Advanced technology
Emergency
Online appointments
Insurance
Yes, we accept insurance: All DC Medicaid and many other Dental PPO plans
Our team
The faces behind our exceptional care
Our pediatric and adolescent dentists are highly skilled specialists who combine advanced training with a gentle, compassionate approach. They are committed to making every child and teen feel safe, comfortable, and cared for at each visit. With expertise in treating young patients of all ages, our doctors provide excellent care while creating positive dental experiences that build trust, reduce anxiety, and support lifelong oral health.
Dr. Gina Pham, Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Austin Gia Duong, Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Soraya Zakerin
Dr. Hussein Kamoona
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Reviews
What our patients say about us
"Amazing staff , they truly make you feel comfortable. Made my child feel super relaxed and surgery went well thank you"
Shimrit D.
".My son is very happy for each treatment he received starting from the receptionist, X-ray and final treatment. Thank you so much and keep it up!"
T. Sileshi
"The staff are very understanding, patient and sweet to the children. They offer adorable goodies to them and for the adults, easy scheduling."
L. Reyes
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