My girls had their first appointments here after our insurance changed, and we were very pleased with the experience. The doctor is thorough, caring, and clearly attentive to her patients. The front desk staff were kind and helpful as well. My girls especially loved picking out toothbrushes and receiving a special token for a gift! The only thing I found a bit amusing was the seating--picnic-style chairs when you first walk in, rather than a couch for waiting. Overall, we're very happy we found this office and will be back soon with my son. Thanks! read more

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Wonderful dentist. My son actually looks forward to his dentist visits, which makes it easier for me. There's a parking garage and it's on the first floor, so it's easy to get to even if you have a stroller. There are toys in the waiting room and they play movies on a screen above to distract them while they clean and they get a prize at the end. It's a great setup. Next year when my daughter is old enough, I'll be bringing both of my kids in for cleanings together. read more

We love this practice. Best care. My son has now grown up and needs an adult dentist! Shoot. So sad to leave Dr. Joanna, but so appreciative of all her care and commitment to my son and his dental issues over the years. Because I used non-fluoridated tooth paste for my boy, he got really bad cavities and need a root canal at you d age (luckily in a baby molar!). She was able to complete this without any discomfort for him. Incredible! And I switched back to fluoride. Things better for him now! Highly recommend this practice! Thank you Dr J for everything! We will miss you. read more

My kids have now been going to Dr Cheung for almost a decade, and we still think she's fabulous. She's sweet with the kids, talks to them about dental care in age-appropriate ways, and gives good advice to parents. The office is bright and pleasant, and the staff is friendly and efficient. A+ !! read more

Dr Cheung is thorough, kind, patient and organized. She always takes the time to provide you with a detailed explanation regarding any issue of concern. Overall, just a great place! read more

We first went to this dental practice in January of this year. I got an earful during our first visit about why we give our kids (4yo & 1yo) occasional juice, why there is still plaque on kids teeth, etc. I initially chalked it up to a dentist passionate about dental care, so booked a follow up visit. After our visit today, I realize there are deep cultural differences we have with Dr. Cheung. She called me "too soft" as a parent, her tone was not kind or respectful, and her choice of words was judgmental. Even after I acknowledged that we could increase flossing, reduce juice intake, and change brushing technique, she continued asking "I don't get it, do you want your kids to have cavities?" To which I responded, of course not. What parent wants that? I already acknowledged the advice and opportunity to make changes! Safe to say, we will be checking out other pediatric dentists. Dr. Cheung simply lays on the criticism and judgment too thick for our taste. We had positive experiences with reception and other staff members. We like the TVs above the dental chairs, good selection of kids toothbrushes, the toy dispensing machines, and the cleanliness of the office. It's just too bad the dentist herself is so unpleasant. read more

Great first dental visit, went much better than expected because the dentist was great!

We really like this place. Friendly staff, clean and welcoming interior. Dentist is really kind to our kid. No problems recommending!

Our 6 year old daughter needed her cavities filled and Dr. Cheung was fantastic. She was very communicative and really set me, a highly concerned parent, at ease, discussing her process with us at length. She even let us sit in during the procedure and talked us through everything she was doing. Her goal was to keep the procedure as simple as possible, minimally invasive, and took a very conservative approach. I've been burned by past personal dentist experiences (over-treating) and it takes a lot for me to trust a dentist. Dr. Cheung was truly excellent and has restored my faith in the industry. Would highly recommend her to anyone. read more

All 3 of my sons have been seeing Dr. Cheung since the oldest was 2 years old and although we have had several dental emergencies and somewhat complex dental issues, our kids still very much look forward to their bi-annual dentist visits and often ask if they can go more frequently. The kids love the TV screens, the yummy flavors the cleaning supplies they can pick and the gift bag and toy they get at the end of each visit. Dr. Cheung and her entire staff have incredible bedside manner with the kids and do a great job of educating them on how to take care of their teeth. It is also a judgement free zone and I never feel like I'm being judged for being honest about how often my kids brush their teeth. The front office is also great about scheduling appointments, sending reminders and clearly communicating the complex issues that have come up now that their practice is no longer in network with Delta Dental. They have also been incredibly gracious when I've been late trying to get from Oakland to Moraga. While the location is out of the way, the insurance has become complicated and they are probably old enough to see a family dentist, we plan to keep our kids with Dr. Cheung for a few more years and cannot recommend her enough to other families! read more

This is the best dentist office in the world! It's calm and the atmosphere is soothing, the communication is excellent, and my kiddo is extremely well take care of. Highly recommend. read more

Our 5 year old son loves coming here! Dr. Chung is so good with kids and an extremely thorough dentist who takes extra measures in preventative dentistry in young children. We are so happy we found Moraga Pediatric Dentistry. read more

Dr. Cheung has been our pediatric dentist since her practice opened. Her facility is state of the art, including ceiling mounted TVs showing kid friendly cartoons that are the perfect distraction for nervous kids. Dr. Cheung and her staff are warm and professional. I highly recommend them. read more

I take both my kids to Moraga Pediatric Dentistry. The staff are great and Dr. Cheung is fantastic. We had a dental emergency last summer and she took my call at 8:30 on a Sunday night. They are not over-aggressive with x-rays and really try and make the experience as enjoyable as they can for the kids. read more

Dr. Cheung is a pro with her youth patients. The office is bright, clean, and welcoming. There were some changes to my dental insurance and the staff were helpful in explaining the new processes. Appreciated the entire experience! read more

Joanna Cheung, DDS and staff are always friendly, caring, patient and a joy to encounter. They were particularly helpful to work with us during periods when we were uninsured and I know for absolute certainty Moraga Pediatric Dentisry's excellent services are reasonably priced. I cannot recommend them highly enough. But we are a little sad to have aged out of their care. Thanks Dr. Cheung et al.! read more

I brought my kids to Dr. Joana's practice since it opened. Very clean and beautiful place. However, a few months ago we decided to stop using fluoride toothpaste and use toothpaste with xylitol instead. When we talked with her about that, she got very angry and judgmental, started talking continuously without listening, and treated us with extreme disrespect! During our last visit, she snatched my kids goody bags back saying "give me this, I'll take your toothpaste" and when my twins asked disappointedly "why?" She said "YOUR MOM doesn't want you to have it cause it has fluoride"! Making them feel that I'm depriving them from that cool thing in their goody bag! One of my kids has anxiety, she can't hold that plastic piece in her mouth for an x-ray, and she can't get treatment while awake. Although Dr. Joana agrees that my daughter will not undergo any treatments this time, she still wanted to take her x-rays for the records! She threatened us that if she doesn't have pictures next visit, we will have to "look for another practice". She wanted to do an x-ray to my other kid cause she found cavity, she said that it'll be on one side of her mouth. When I asked her to do the x-ray for both sides and save us from doing full x-rays again next time, she laughed loudly in a very nervous way on how I changed my beliefs and now want my kid to have an x-ray! No matter how many times I explain to her that there is a difference between necessary and unnecessary procedures, she just never gets it! read more

Dr. Cheung was terrific! She is gentle and sweet to my daughter during the cleaning process.

This is a 5 star dentist. Technical knowledge, skilled with children, methodical, careful, polite - we are extremely fortunate to have found her! read more

Terrible! I'm not sure why she is a PEDIATRIC dentist, she obviously hates kids and deals with the terribly. Extremely over priced too!! Huge disappointment! read more

Dr. Cheung and everyone in her office is amazing. Professional, kind, responsive and helpful. In addition to the fact that Dr. Cheung provides effective, efficient care, she has also extracted teeth for my child so seamlessly that the child said the procedure was "not a big deal" and would not be a problem for any child. That takes effort and talent! read more

We have been taking our kids to this dentist for the last couple years. Dr. Cheung is fantastic - patient with the kids, spends times explaining to us what she is seeing, going over X-rays, and providing tips on how to improve the kids' oral health. Because she is popular, be prepared for the need to schedule fairly far out. read more

Great at making young kids feel comfortable at the dentist, TV on the ceilings very smart!

My son (2.5yr) enjoys going to Moraga Pediatric Dentistry. They somehow are able to make him calm and relaxed and follow directions. He is always excited for his prize (toothbrush) when he does a good job! We could not have an easier or more pleasant experience. read more

First-rate. Dr. Cheung and her staff are skilled and attentive.

Very clean facilities and modern equipment. Pediatric dentist and dental hygienist are kind and thorough. They carefully schedule so waiting room not busy. Always has good tips to reinforce dental hygiene with children. read more

We had a fantastic experience today! I was shocked my 2 year old tolerated his first dental cleaning, but dare I say I think he enjoyed it!? Comfortable environment, great staff and excellent information shared. When I picked my son up from preschool at the end of the day, he asked if he could go back to the dentist... :) read more

My 4yo and 2yo are high spirited and strong willed. Due to Covid, they were also unfamiliar with going to the dentist. Moraga Pediatric Denistry was awesome with my kids. They actually had fun and talked about how great it was all day! read more

This dentist had been the best for the kids. They absolutely love coming and enjoy their visits. The staff are very professional and explain everything that is going on. So glad we were able to find this place so close to home. read more

What a great place to bring your child! Great office environment and staff! Dr. Joanna Cheung is so great with kids. She also had very helpful tips for me as a parent and how to help my child with their teeth cleaning habits! Moraga Pediatric Dentistry has TV's mounted on the ceiling. My child watched FROZEN while she was in the chair getting a cleaning and examination! We left with a abundant amount of little goodies which me and my child both appreciated! The best part for me, other then no cavities, was an awesome dental experience for my child!!!! My child already wants to go back! Soooo glad I found this place! See you in 6 months! read more

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My kids love visiting the dentist and are all about caring for their teeth! Why? Because of this amazing pediatric dentist and office. Dr. Cheung and her staff are amazing with my toddler (he visited right before his 2nd birthday and again at 2.5) and 6-year old. I can't believe they got my 2.5 year old to sit in the chair alone and follow the commands (open, stick out tongue, etc) without my even holding his hand. The place is impeccably clean and beautifully designed for kids. The tv on the ceiling above the chair keeps their attention so the dentist can do her job easily. They love choosing their own toothbrush from the tree, and received tokens to select a prize from the cool "bubble gum" machine dispenser at the end of the visit. And, the dentist even gave them a mask, gloves and toy dental tool that they have been using to play dentist at home. We have only visited for routine check-ups and I will update if we have to have a cavity filled or anything more than standard cleanings, but I have confidence this is the right place for tough jobs too- Dr. Cheung went to a well reputed school and is highly competent in her field. I'm so thankful for this office in getting my kids off to a great start in dental health and hygiene! read more

Wonderful visit today! The office is very clean and we were seen on time. Dr. Cheung is thorough in her examination of both of our kids and easily breaks down what we need to focus on before the next visit. She is very proactive in filling out forms we need for school and setting up the next fluoride treatment. Highly recommend. read more

Excellent experience, clean and beautiful office, friendly helpful staff. Dr. Cheung is very patient. We will definitely recommend to friends and neighbors. read more

A very caring and gentle dentist that my daughter loves! Thank you for the great service!

Took my 2 year old for his first dental appointment and not a single tear! Literally 1 week prior at the doctors he went ballistic. Needless to say I was nervous, but it couldn't have gone better. The staff are all sweet and welcoming. My son left with a Mickey tooth brush, 2 Paw Patrol stickers and a little ball. Thanks so much for a great experience!! read more

I am so impressed with Dr Cheung and her team! She just did an incredible job with my 2 young sons. My youngest Kid needed a baby root canal ( he broke his front teeth). Not only she made sure my boys felt very comfortable by giving them extra intentions: watching cartoons, giving goodies & toys but she also did an incredible job. Everyone at her office is very friendly, professional and very efficient! The office is very well set up with a play area, books and TV. I remembered being kid I used to hate going to the dentist ! It was painful and not pleasant! I am so glad I found Moraga pediatric dental I could never imagine that my kids would have such a great experience to get their teeth fixed by a wonderful team! No cry, no pain and always leaving the office with a smile! Also She really knows how to talk to children and how to convince & teach them to have good dental habits . My kids just love to visit her, that's all I can say! read more

Dr. Cheung and her staff really impressed me. Everyone was so kind and accomodating. I was in a crunch because my 6 year old needed immediate attention - luckily we found Moraga Pediatric Dentistry and they were able to sign her up as a new patient that same day. My daughter looked forward to going to Dr. Cheung and ended up getting an extraction, two fillings and a spacer within one month, no complaints! They play children's movies while the child is being worked on and also give nice prizes at the end. The dental associate/office manager, Brandy, is the best. And, another woman who registered us the first day was very kind and professional as well. Highly recommend. read more

What a wonderful dentist and a great office too! My 10 m.o. was totally at ease with Dr. Cheung. Thanks for making our first visit to the dentist a great one! read more

Still absolutely impressed with Moraga Pediatric Dentistry. Hands down, the BEST pediatric dentist that I've seen, especially for kids with special needs. My daughter had her 6 month check up today and today was the first time she let Dr. Cheung do a FULL teeth cleaning. We're talking the whole shabang with the rinsing and flossing and polishing etc etc etc. Dr. Cheung was so patient with my daughter, showing her each tool before she used it, letting her touch it and try it on her fingers before putting it into her mouth. She'd ask my daughter, "Can I try in your mouth now?" and was soooo gentle with her through the entire appointment. I cannot rave about her enough. My daughter was so proud of herself for getting through it and was excited to pick out her princess toothbrush and prize (a bouncy ball) afterwards. Doc McStuffins playing on the ceiling during her appointment was an added bonus too. Amazing practice; highly, highly recommend. read more

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Really so happy with this practice. It's clean. The staff is personable and friendly. My kids loved every minute of their visit. The doctor is knowledgable, understanding (I didn't feel shamed for letting my kids have OJ or apple juice every once in awhile) and genuine. We will definitely be back. read more