Gentle, Evidence-Based Care for Growing Smiles
Dr. Katy is a board-certified pediatric dentist dedicated to creating positive, stress-free dental experiences for children. With more than a decade of clinical experience, she believes that a child's earliest dental visits help shape a lifetime of healthy smiles. Her approach focuses on providing exceptional care while building trust, confidence, and comfort for every child.
Dr. Katy earned her undergraduate degree from UCLA before receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the New York University College of Dentistry. She completed her Pediatric Dentistry Residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Jacobi Medical Center, where she received advanced training in pediatric dental care. Her expertise includes sedation dentistry, treating complex medical and dental conditions, and providing compassionate care for children with special healthcare needs.
After practicing in both private practice and at Franciscan Children's Hospital in Boston, Dr. Katy relocated to Los Angeles, where she continues to provide evidence-based pediatric dental care. She is passionate about minimally invasive dentistry, preventive care, and partnering with parents to help children achieve healthy, confident smiles that last a lifetime.
A Foundation Built on Rigor & Care
Dr. Katy's training reflects a career built on academic excellence and hands-on clinical dedication, the same standard she brings to every child at Aligned Dental House.
- Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
- More than a decade of clinical experience in pediatric dentistry
- Earned her undergraduate degree from UCLA
- Received her DDS from New York University College of Dentistry
- Completed her Pediatric Dentistry Residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Jacobi Medical Center
- Advanced training in sedation dentistry and treating children with complex medical and dental needs
- Dedicated to minimally invasive, preventive, and family-centered pediatric dental care
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor of Arts – University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) – New York University College of Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry Residency – Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Jacobi Medical Center
- Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Services
- Preventive Dentistry (Exams, Cleanings, Fluoride, Sealants, SDF & Curodont®)
- Minimally Invasive Cavity Treatment (Papacarie® & Hall Technique)
- Laser Dentistry (Tongue- & Lip-Tie Release, Laser Cavity Treatment)
- Tooth-Colored Fillings, Zirconia & Stainless Steel Crowns
- Pulp Therapy & Pediatric Extractions
- Growth & Development (Space Maintainers, Pediatric Partials & Sports Mouthguards)
- Special Needs Dentistry
- Sedation Dentistry (Nitrous Oxide, Oral Sedation & IV Sedation)