Grown-ups who speak kid
Pediatric dentists train two to three extra years after dental school, entirely in children's care. Ours also happen to be very good at dinosaur voices.
Your child's dentists
All three see patients at both offices. Tell us who your child clicks with and we will keep booking them together.
Dr. Aiko Tanaka, DDS, MS
Founder, board-certified pediatric dentist
Dr. Aiko Tanaka opened Little Molars on the Boise Bench in 2011 after completing her pediatric dental residency at Seattle Children's Hospital. She grew up in Pocatello and wanted to build the kind of practice she wished she had as a nervous kid: bright, unhurried and honest with parents.
- Infant oral health
- Special needs dentistry
- Hospital dentistry
Has a pet tortoise named Flossy who is older than most of her patients.
Read Aiko's bio
Dr. Renee Whitfield, DMD
Pediatric dentist, early orthodontics
Dr. Renee Whitfield joined Little Molars in 2016 after her pediatric residency at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus. She leads our early orthodontic program and loves the moment a kid sees their future smile on the 3D preview.
- Age 7 ortho checks
- Invisalign First
- Sports dentistry
Can name every Pokemon from the first generation, which comes up more than you would think.
Read Renee's bio
Dr. Sofia Marquez, DDS
Pediatric dentist, bilingual care
Dr. Sofia Marquez grew up in Nampa and came home to the Treasure Valley after her residency at Children's Hospital Colorado. She is fluent in Spanish and loves helping families feel understood from the first phone call.
- Anxious kids
- Sedation dentistry
- Spanish-speaking families
Makes a different flavor of homemade salsa every week for the team lunch.
Read Sofia's bio
The team you see most
Hygienists, assistants and coordinators who remember your child's favorite dinosaur between visits. Tap a photo for a fun fact.
Fun factKnits tiny tooth plushies for kids who lose their first tooth at our office.
Jess Albright
Registered dental hygienist
Fun factHas seen every Bluey episode at least four times, by request.
Tasha Greene
Lead dental assistant
Fun factSpeaks four languages and does a great dinosaur voice in two of them.
Amira Haddad
Patient coordinator
Fun factRan the Boise Race to Robie Creek dressed as a toothbrush.
Priya Nair
Special needs care coordinator
We hire for patience
Clinical skill can be taught. Sitting calmly with a screaming three year old and their worried parent cannot. If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Pick a dentist, pick a time
New patients are usually seen within 10 days. Tell us a little about your child and we will call to confirm a time that works.
