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 homeSanta Rosa's
Santa Rosa's
pediatric dentist.
Worth the drive. Dr. Andrea Aduna and the Poppy Kids team welcome Santa Rosa families to a boutique pediatric dental home built around your child, every visit, from infancy through the teen years.
Free Under 3Board-Certified Specialist★★★★★ Rated 5.0 from 214 Google reviews. Marin IJ Best Pediatric Dentist 2025 and 2026
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The Poppy PhilosophyWhy Santa Rosa families
Why Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa
A 35 minute drive south down the 101.
Santa Rosa families know the drive is the easy part. It is a straight shot down the highway and you are here.
~35 min drive
Pacheco Plaza, Novato
450 Ignacio Blvd · Just past US-101 exit 459. Ample free parking right at the plaza.
- From Santa Rosa, take US-101 South toward San Francisco.
- Continue past Petaluma and Novato, then take exit 459.
- Turn onto Ignacio Blvd. Pacheco Plaza is moments away on the right.
In your neighborhood
Serving families across Santa Rosa
Poppy Kids is a dental home for Santa Rosa families throughout Sonoma County. Whether you are around the corner or a short drive away, you are always welcome here — and many parents tell us the trip to Pacheco Plaza has quietly become part of the routine.
Neighborhoods we welcome
Families come to us from all over Santa Rosa and the surrounding Sonoma County area.
- Rincon Valley
- Bennett Valley
- Fountaingrove
- Roseland
- Coffey Park
Schools nearby
We see kids from Santa Rosa-area schools and plan visits around the school day.
- Maria Carrillo High School
- Montgomery High School
- Santa Rosa High School
- Rincon Valley Middle School
Local landmarks
Familiar Santa Rosa landmarks and local spots.
- Historic Railroad Square
- Howarth Park
- Coddingtown Mall
We love our patients
What Santa Rosa families are saying.
Voted Best Pediatric Dentist at the Marin IJ Readers Choice Awards, 2025 and 2026.
Reviews(214)
This is such a lovely, clean and child friendly office. Very professional and welcoming.
Five stars is not enough for Poppy Kids. My son has a fear of dentistry and struggles so much in big part due to having sensory sensitivities. Other pediatrics couldn’t get x rays and said our only option was to sedate him. Poppy Kids were so patient and thorough with him. They were able to get the needed x rays. They continue to do their best and help him through each appointment but never push past his limits. They truly want this to be a positive experience. Everyone is so kind and nurturing. I highly recommend Poppy Kids!
Dr. Aduna and her team are amazing! Everyone on the team is warm and professional. Dr. Aduna has a wonderful bedside manner with both children and parents. She really takes her time to explain her thoughts and approach to pediatric dental issues. We couldn’t be more pleased with the care at Poppy Kids!
Everyone is so kind and knowledgeable! They took great care of our baby.
Prompt, courteous, friendly, and thorough. I've never seen a better dental office for kids.
Amazing staff! So kind and patient with my anxious kiddo
We loved our first visit to Poppy’s! They are so welcoming and informative. Our daughter had so much fun with all the books and stuffies they have in the exam room. They were very patient with her during the exam, which can be hard for a 19 month old. They prepared us well for what she would do (crying, which she did) and that it’s very normal. We can’t wait to come back!
Poppi Dental is an amazing pediatric dental office. The staff is so friendly, the dentist is amazing and my son feels so comfortable when he comes here!
My kids absolutely love Poppy Kids Dentist! The staff is friendly, patient, and makes every visit fun. The office is bright and welcoming, and my children actually look forward to their appointments. Highly recommend!
I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Andrea and the team at Poppy Kids Pediatric Dentistry. The attention to detail from beginning to end has felt thoughtful, caring, thorough and professional. Whether scheduling an appointment, being in the chair, talking about care plans, dealing with insurance… I and my kids always have felt important, uniquely seen, and professionally cared for — all at once, which I find unique in healthcare and dentistry. I have three kids, and Dr. Andrea approaches each of them uniquely and takes time to understand them holistically. She is up to date on best practices, which, combined with her hands-on experience with kids over the years, really makes you confident you’re getting the best possible care. I’ve been to other pediatric dentists in Marin and San Francisco, and this is the only one I completely trust AND my kids are excited for!! Definitely recommend.
The team at poppy is always amazing. Started when my girl was one and she will be 3 soon. They are caring, welcoming, and know how to build trust with the littles. 10/10 definitely recommend!
Great first dentist trip for the kiddos! The whole team was warm and friendly. Dr. Andrea never made us feel rushed and was great showing the kids her dentist outfit and all the tools. Their set up is great and the kids are now playing dentist and talking about what toy they want next time. If only they saw adults too :)
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 Santa Rosa 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.
Is a 35-minute drive reasonable for a toddler's first visit, and how do you structure it?
Yes, and we plan the visit around the drive. First visits for children under three are complimentary and unhurried: a tour of the office, a gentle exam with Dr. Andrea with you right beside your child, and time for your questions about teething, bottles and brushing. Book a morning slot so your toddler arrives rested, bring a comfort item, and expect to be back in Santa Rosa by lunch. Getting that first visit done by age one is what makes the later ones easy.
A permanent tooth got knocked out at Howarth Park. Novato is 35 minutes away. What do we do?
Do not start driving first. A knocked-out permanent tooth does best when it is replanted within about 30 minutes, which is less than the drive from Santa Rosa. Pick it up by the crown, never the root, rinse it gently in milk, and place it back in the socket, having your child bite on clean gauze. If that is not possible, keep it in cold milk. Then call (415) 408-5775 for next steps. Baby teeth are never replanted; just stop the bleeding and call us the same day.
With kids at Rincon Valley Middle and Maria Carrillo, can we do both visits in one trip, and does the membership cover it?
Yes on both. Ask for back-to-back appointments and make one trip down from Santa Rosa; most families with more than one child do. The Poppy Membership is per child and covers two exams, two cleanings, two fluoride treatments and preventive x-rays a year, plus 15% off any other treatment, with no yearly maximum. There is a plan for ages 0 to 12 and one for 13 and up, so a middle schooler and a high schooler each get the right one.
How often does a Santa Rosa kid really need to come in, given the drive?
Every three to six months, and Dr. Andrea sets the interval for each child. Low-cavity-risk kids from Bennett Valley or Fountaingrove typically come twice a year; a child with a history of cavities or a lot of new adult teeth arriving may need to be seen more often for a while. Between visits we will tell you exactly what to watch for at home so a small problem does not turn into an extra trip.
Ready when you are
Give your child a smile they will love.
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