Meet our Award-Winning Pediatric Dentist in San Francisco

Welcome to Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry!

415.825.3323

Helping Little Smiles
Shine Bright

Our Mission

At Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry in San Francisco, our mission is to empower families through healthy dental habits that result in beautiful, strong, and confident smiles for life. Our engaging, thoughtful team is here to help your child navigate the nuisances of oral health and gain a future free of cavities in a fun, kid-approved atmosphere.

Our Vision

Our vision is to support children in our community, from infants to teens and their families, by establishing positive healthcare relationships as a cornerstone of your child’s well-being. Designed with your child in mind, Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry is a safe space where all smiles are welcome.

We take time to get to know your family and collaborate on realistic approaches that fit your lifestyle, helping your child achieve optimal oral health for life. Get ready for gentle, thoughtful, engaging, informative, and thorough care. We can’t wait to meet and smile with you both!

Committed to Excellence

Meet Dr. Shah

Dr. Erin Shah, a board-certified pediatric dentist, grew up in the Midwest and Chicago before planting roots in San Francisco in 2011. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. She earned a Master’s in Oral Sciences, completing her pediatric dentistry residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago. She has extensive experience working with children with autism, complex medical conditions, and severe dental needs. She is thrilled to return to the bay area to start her practice!

Get to Know Her

Board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Erin Shah

What Makes Us Different?

We know teeth. You know your child. Kid-approved amenities, a collaborative approach, an inviting space, community outreach, and our innovative in-house plan are just a few reasons parents choose Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry.

We’re One In a Million

Kid-Approved Amenities

Watch your kid pretend, play, and giggle. Our office is curated with TVs, a sunglass station with silly eyewear, a kid’s play area, customized goodie bags, toys, stickers, and fun giveaways for kids of all ages.

A Collaborative Approach

You’re a parent, your say matters. Collaboration is at the core of what we do at Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry. Whatever your child’s needs are, trust that we will listen to your instincts and input.

An Inviting Space for Parents & Kids

Sit back and relax in our parent’s lounge while we care for your little one. Feel free to send emails at our laptop station (or scroll Pinterest, we get it!) with peace of mind. Your Littlest will feel welcomed in our soothing infant and toddler-geared rooms designed to feel like home. We offer private and comfortable spaces for nursing and diaper changes.

Giving Back to Our Community

Reading gifts children intelligence and wonder. Children without regular access to books face disadvantages that are difficult to make up later in life. To promote the importance of reading, join us for Story Time with Dr. Erin where she reads every childhood favorite and cultivates a community of bookworms. Dr. Shah and Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry also chose to partner with the Children's Book Project to advance childhood literacy

In-House Benefit Plan

You want your child to have the best care but your insurance feels limiting. Check out our in-house benefit plan for full coverage dental care and exclusive discounts — everything your little one needs for a healthy, lifelong smile. Give us a call at (415) 825-3323 to get started!

Tour Our Office

Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry front desk

Stories Of Our Care

Why Patients & Parents Love Dr. Shah

"AMAZING children’s dentist!! I have a very behaviorally challenging 3 year old who LOVED coming to see Dr. Erin Shah and her team! I expected tears but he was all SMILES for his first dental appt ever! My older child also enjoyed it! Dr. Erin Shah and her team are so talented and attentive. I will be recommending her office to allllll my parent friends and family!!"

Talli M

"Dr. Shah was able to check, clean, and floss my two and a half year old's teeth without any fuss. Amazing as he doesn't like going to the dentist/doctor, dislikes teeth brushing, and was crying and screaming like a banshee just moments before. She is a toddler whisperer"

Lily

"Dr. Shah took amazing care of my daughter. We needed an expert opinion. In our time at the office we received critical information, had face-to-face conversations with Dr. Shah, and my daughter was incredibly inspired by Dr. Shah to take on some new habits, strategies and ownership of caring for her teeth. Dr. Shah's guidance and the nurturing encouragement she gave directly to my daughter was a game changer"

Erica

"Dear Dr. Shah, Thank you for cleaning my teeth. I love you. Have a good day!"

Serene, 7

"Dr. Shah and her assistant are a wonderful team of professionals who work seamlessly together and make the dentistry experience wonderful for children."

Suvi

"Just took my daughter here for her first dental appointment ever and cannot recommend this practice enough! They are patient, thorough, and know how to deal with small children. The office is super clean as well. Great experience overall!"

Christine

"Great experience from start to finish. We have a newbie 2 yr old who’s hardly sitting still, but with Mission Bay Pediatric she learned she could do what her big sister does. Cleaning their teeth is better together! She happily let the cleaning magic happen with ease. Highly recommend"

Jacqueline

"What a wonderful experience! Our 2 and 4 year old were seen at the same time and the entire dental team was so helpful and friendly. The office is very clean and welcoming and very well run!"

Sarah

"Fantastic dentistry! Dr. Shaw and Krissy took fantastic care of my 6yo. He was laughing and cooperating and everything was so professional and painless."

Hadar

Our Services

Keep Smiling

From routine check-ups to preventive treatments, and restorative procedures, we offer services to keep your child’s smile healthy for life!

Preventive Care

Preventive dentistry is the heart of Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry. Healthy smiles happen by preventing problems in the first place. That’s why we take a proactive approach to care that helps your child’s teeth stay healthy, whole, and cavity-free for a lifetime.

Learn More

Restorative Dentistry

Cavities happen, life happens. If your child needs restorative care, we take a conservative approach with collaboration with parents. Expect transparent, effective care that focuses on preserving your child's smile, a positive dental experience, and long-term health.

Learn More

Emergency Dentistry

Emergencies are scary for kids. That’s why we offer a variety of solutions to “tooth problems.” During your same-day appointment, we work with your family’s values and lifestyle to get your kid smiling again. Unsure if your child is having an emergency? Give us a call for guidance.

Learn More

Comfort Visits

Comforting, cultivated care is just an appointment away. Recognizing that dental visits can be stressful for kids, we’ve included techniques to soothe their worries and change the way they view the dentist with Nitrous, “ice cream air,” minimally invasive treatments, and parent-approved shows.

Learn More

Join Our Dental Family

Gift your child a smile that shines as bright as they do with personalized comfort visits and warmhearted care that'll make them feel right at home. From our family to yours – we can’t wait to meet you both!

Schedule Your Appointment