Everything you need before your visit
Thank you for choosing Gold River Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Scott and our compassionate dental team are looking forward to treating your child.
Affordable, family-friendly dental care
Thank you for choosing Gold River Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Scott and our compassionate dental team are looking forward to treating your child. We believe that good dental health is important to both the appearance and wellbeing of your child, which is why we offer multiple payment options to make our treatments as affordable as possible.
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Your first visit, step by step
We've designed the first visit to feel like a friendly tour, not an exam. Here's the path from booking to walking out with a smile.
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Request your appointment
Use our online form or call us. A team member confirms your time within one business day.
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Fill out forms online
Complete the medical history form before you arrive. English and Spanish supported.
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Tour the office
Your child meets the Smile Rangers, sees the fish and turtles, and gets comfortable.
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Gentle exam with Dr. Scott
We check teeth and gums, talk through what we see, and answer every parent question.
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Walk out with a plan
Clear next steps, prevention tips, and a follow-up scheduled six months out.
In-network with Delta Dental PPO, Cigna, and MetLife
We are in-network with Delta Dental PPO, Cigna, and MetLife. We also accept other major insurance plans and are happy to verify your benefits before your first visit and walk you through your options.
- ✓Most major PPO plans accepted
- ✓Multiple payment options for affordability
- ✓Benefit verification before your visit
- ✓HIPAA-secured online forms
Don't see your plan? Call us at (916) 638-8778, we likely accept it.
How to schedule your child's appointment
To schedule your child's appointment, whether it is the first one or a follow-up checkup, please call us during office hours, or use the contact form on our website to leave us a message. For younger children, we recommend an appointment in the morning, as they're able to tolerate treatment much better during this time.
One of our team members will get in touch with you to confirm your child's appointment the day before. In case you want to cancel an appointment, we kindly request that you do so at least 24 hours before the scheduled date and time.
We request all our patient families to try and be on time for appointments in order to avoid delaying other scheduled patients.
Patient forms
Save time at your visit by completing our forms online. Our online medical history form takes five to ten minutes and is fully secure. You can also download printable English or Spanish PDFs from our forms page.
We care for all our patients equally
It is recommended that a child's first dental appointment be scheduled before the age of one year, preferably as soon as the first tooth erupts. Afterwards, regular checkups at six-month intervals are necessary for preventative care and prompt treatment when necessary.
Whether it has been more than six months, or if your child has never been to a dentist before, we believe that it is never too late for anyone to correct a problem and improve their dental health. Dr. Scott and our friendly team warmly welcome you to Gold River Pediatric Dentistry to see how we can improve your child's oral health and give them a happy smile.
For proper assessment of your child's dental needs, please book your appointment at Gold River Pediatric Dentistry today.
Ready to meet the Smile Rangers?
Book your child's first visit today and let's make dentistry fun.
A warm welcome awaits in Gold River
Convenient parking, a kid-first lobby, and a team that knows your child's name on visit two. Come see why families choose us as their dental home.
Office Hours
- Mon 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tue 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wed 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thu 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Fri 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed