Kidz Dental Care
Shukan Kanuga, DDS, MSD:
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Kidz Dental Care
Shukan Kanuga, DDS, MSD (Pediatric dentist)
Santa Clarita, CA

★★★★★

35 REVIEWS
0 BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

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DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Pediatric dental care

Braces

Clear aligners

Retainers

Sealants

Pulpotomy

Tooth extraction

Sedation dentistry

Palatal expansion

Headgears

Interceptive orthodontics

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

Offers Even28 at-home™? No

Offers Even28 at-dentist™? No

Offers Invisalign®? Yes

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (by appointment only)

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

We had a wonderful experience at Kidz Dental care. Dr Kanuga was patient, professional and gentle, she gave the utmost care to my daughter and the best advice. Instead of doing a filling in the small cavity she had, she used a new treatment called Silver Diamine Flouride, which stops the decay which causes the cavities. I am extremely grateful we found her and I will strongly recommend her office to all my friends and family.

We have been going here for a year now. My oldest had to be put under for dental work and we were so worried but the staff really put us all at ease. My one year old had her first visit today and it was so quick ! The doctor answered all our questions and gave us great advice for getting our baby on the right track to a healthy smile. Everyone there is so sweet and friendly! Dr. Kanuga is great and always looking out for what will make our children the most comfortable during dental work.

We been visiting Dr Shukan Kanuga for more than 3 years for my 4 years old son. She is the best pediatric dr that we have seen so far. She provides genuine advices for any treatments and gives time for anything to naturally heal. She is not a money oriented person and won’t suggest things which are not necessary. We always believed in her treatment. She treats ever kid as her own kid and takes care them very well. Thank you Dr. Kanuga

My 6 year old was so afraid of the dentist. He had a horrible experience in the past. Everyone here made him feel so comfortable. He had to get two caps and was in an out in under 30 mins. Super fast efficient and friendly! They even went as far as checking up on my son to see how he was doing a few hours after his procedure. When I didn’t answer they left a super sweet voice mail and proceeded in texting at his bedtime to make sure he was all well. We are so lucky to finally find an amazing dental office

Service: Outstanding!! Price: Reasonable Cleanliness: Fantastic Atmosphere: kid friendly for sure My son was referred to this location for a dental procedure. I was worried about how he would react but the moment we walked in he was excited. Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised. They have a mounted TV on the left side with some chairs for kiddos to watch cartoons they have books for those who enjoy reading. The further you go into the office they have a small cave like area with old school arcade games (FREE!). I’ll admit it took me back to my child hood, lol. Once my son was called in they were very welcoming and warm. They got him ready and had him distracted with movies. People….they had a TV on the ceiling, Haha! That was so awesome. I couldn’t resist and sent my hubby a photo. We both were talking about how we wished we had this experience when we had to go to the dentist. To make a long story short, once everything was done he received a sticker and a coin to go to their little treasure machine and chose a present. It was a very nice experience and my son couldn’t be more happy. He loved it there!

I have always taken my son to my adult dentist, every 6 months, never missing an appointment. Well, he ended up with an abscessed tooth that needed to be extracted, along with numerous cavities.  We visited two different pediatric dental offices, to make sure the treatment suggestions were the same at each, and to get a feel for the dentist. Kidz Dental Care, was absolutely wonderful. They were patient, kind and very efficient in helping my son. They called a few hours after we were home, to check in on him. The day after extraction, I had a question and the Dentist called me back within 10 minutes. I would recommend them to anyone, and have been very happy with treatment. For being an absolutely awful situation, I could not imagine it being taken care of any better than it was. Thank you so much!

My older girl loved her dental appointment with Dr. Hirano today. She said the staff was super nice and gentle with her, and Dr. Hirano was so gentle treating her and super funny. Thank you for the great care. As a parent, there’s nothing nicer than hearing that your child was treated well and felt cared for.

I took my 3yr old for the first time and I was blown away with the excellent service the whole staff provided for her. She came in for her cleaning and had two cavities filled. She felt so comfortable that she never cried out or moved through the whole process. The technician was super friendly and made my daughter feel special and cared for. Dr. Kanuga is very knowledgeable and personable. You can tell she enjoys working with children. The front desk ladies were efficient and very tech friendly. This place really stands out with the small details they provide. I was reminded by txt, email, and phone call of her appointment which was super helpful. I was also able to fill out her paperwork online which made the check-in process super fast and easy. I also used their online appointment request over the weekend and was called back early Monday morning to confirm an appointment. These ladies are truly special and we are very excited to be new patients! My daughter loves the dentist.

Just took my daughter here and I love it. It’s so hard to find a great pediatric dentist these days with all the money hungry dentist. The experience was magnificent and my daughter felt so at ese and happy after leaving (and that’s difficult with her) the office makes you feel so welcomed and explained everything perfectly. I honestly love this place for my kids so happy they came to canyon country.

Dr Kanuga is wonderful. We have been with her for years and she has been amazingly patient with my not-so-happy-to-be-at-the-dentist kids. She takes the time necessary with them and listens to them, answering the questions and understanding their concerns. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend anyone to her practice, but esp those with children with dental anxiety or special needs.

Both my boys have been seeing Dr. Kanuga since they had their first teeth, my older one is almost 9 years old! We have found her extremely knowledgeable, gentle and easygoing with parents and the kids in her interactions. The Kidz Dental Care office in Santa Clarita has some really cool features that make going to the dentist like a fun outing for the kids. Their monuments around the world murals, overhead TVs and very friendly and efficient staff make it a special experience and sets them apart from some run of the mill dental offices. The personal touch and the time the doctor and the staff spend with the parents speaks volumes about how Dr. Kanuga and the entire team really care for their patients like their own family. The way my boys are treated here makes the 25 miles drive from the valley well worth it!
Look no further, this is THE place for your kids’ dental needs!

I had the most amazing experience at Kidz Dental Care! My daughter has expressed fear and apprehension at her former family dentist and I looked for a pediatric dentist that could help with her nervousness. The dental hygienist and the dentist were so patient and caring to my daughter. They gave her choices on how to preform the cleaning and when she became upset they changed their approach so she would be comfortable. I can’t express how amazing this was for my daughter! She is now asking when she will go back and loved her experience there! I highly recommend Kidz Dental Care!

Dr. Kanuga is just an awesome pediatric dentist. She is a primary dental care physician for both of my boys for many years. She is very caring and gentle and knows how to work with the little ones. What I really like about her is that she focuses more on preventive care and daily oral hygiene. She always gives right advice in a way that kids can understand and appreciate. It’s very important for kids to form good hygiene habits from young age. My boys love their dental visits. I highly recommend Dr. Kanuga to anyone looking for a good Pediatric dentist.

I recently took my 4 year old son to this dentist and before I went there I was very scared because I knew he had cavaties. We went there and they are the most amazing staff. They have a special way with children like a pediatric dentist should. He was so comfortable didn’t feel any pain. I would reccomend every child to go there. They have 2 arcade games and flavors they can pick from to clean their teeth as well as watch a movie or show of their choice on Netflix to make them more comfortable. They accept medi cal as well. They are truley amazing.

Our visit was great! The professionalism, cleanliness, care and attention all exceeded my expectations! From the moment I called to make an appointment I was happily surprised. The friendly receptionist answered all my questions, was able to schedule my son the first thing next morning, and offered us their in-house insurance since we were a cash patient. The Dr. was very friendly, informative and introduced herself to me when my son was getting X-rays, I was very impressed. Many times I have experienced that Drs don’t have the best personality or are socially awkward. I highly recommend this dentist office.

We got a referral from Our General Dentist to this pediatric Dentist for my 2 year old. This was her Second time going to the dentist so she cried while Doctor was checking her teeth but they made her feel comfortable and it didn’t take her long to warm up and start smiling. Such a friendly staff and environment is fun and very kid friendly. I’m glad to take her here for her exams and cleaning!

Second time coming here and let me tell you my kids love it! Doctor Kanuga is great with them, as well as the associates there. I previously took my little one to other dentist office, where they made her so scared of going to the dentist do to some work they had to do done on her, she was so traumatized of the dentist after that. I right away switched dentist and came here and so glad I did! Doctor kanuga and doctor Lee handles them and procedures so well and makes the little ones feel so comfortable…. and the TVs on the ceiling, I love it! What an awesome way to distract the kids! Stickers, balloons, toys, and little treat bags. This place is great! If your looking for a great Pediatric dentist, I highly recommended Kidz Dental Care!

All I can say is thank you I had a awesome service is hard to find a dentist the first time and I did I’m so glad I was referred to you Guys the person from the front desk gives the best customer service and the two dentist then their helpers were very nice with my kids thank you once again for making my visit a 5 start visit keep up the good job

I take my daughter here and she has had the best experience ever. The receptionist is nice and kind and always greeting us as we walk in. The dental assistants are always polite and take good care of my daughter, mind you my daughter is scared of the dentist so she can be a little extra at times. The dentist gets the the point and informs you of what your kid needs. Overall I really absolutely love this place for my kids they do a really great job.

So far so good! My 5 year old daughter was TERRIFIED to go back to the dentist but today we tried kidz dental and they were so helpful and understanding of her emotions. Especially the x ray tech … she was awesome! I wish I remembered her name but she really connected with my daughter and made her less nervous. Great place!

We had an appointment for both my kids at Kids Dental for their regular semi-annual check up. The place is amazing. Kids friendly decor. Check in was a breeze on an iPad. Everything went very smoothly. Dr Kanuga explained everything well to me and kids. Both my kids now reminds me to brush teeth at night!! They didn’t want to leave!! My older one needs ortho check up and they helped me set up an appointment for that as well. We are never going anywhere else. Very highly recommended.

It was my son’s fourth dentist regarding this little problem tooth. Here, he was treated like a person, respected, and the environment was very kid friendly. Whew, finally a place for him not to hate dentists! We waited less than ten minutes, the Dr. talked to us in the waiting area…really!

Thanks so much. Great experience for my 5 yo and 1 yo. We were going elsewhere but they recommend Kidz Dental Care. We’ll absolutely be staying with them. Everything about the atmosphere, decor, seating, entertainment, incentives and care appeals to kids. Everyone from the front counter to x-rays to the actual dentist was super friendly and gentle with my boys. Couldn’t be happier. Thanks ladies!!!

My son had a great experience for his first visit, staff made sure he was comfortable throughout the entire procedure. Will definitely be bringing my daughter here too. Staff is friendly and Dr. was great and really thoughtful, she wanted my kiddo to have a positive experience and she succeeded in that. Thank you Kidz Dental Care!

It was my 2 year old daughters first ever visit to the dentist. They made her feel so comfortable she didn’t cry and wasn’t scared. Dr. Hirano, was amazing with her. They absolutely know what they are doing. I am so pleased at the positive visit highly recommend them. Everyone on their staff is so nice. I am so glad I found them for my daughter.

Dr Kanuga is just awesome. Friendly staff and knowledgeable dentist what more can you ask for? Our 4 year old son felt so comfortable around Dr Kanuga that he would wide open his mouth for her to work on it. We moved to south of Irvine more than a year ago but we drive 70 miles every 6 months for our son’s regular checkup. We highly recommend Dr Kanuga 🙂

We visit Dr.Kanuga over 10 years now for my both kids. She is really gentle and a kind lady.  She is always very patience with young kids. In last 10 years, we never had to think about my kids dental health. She always gave best treatment and cleaning with every visit. Kids never complained about pain or swollen after treatment. My kids are always excited to visit her place. She has latest and newest equipments for dental care. The complete staff is really friendly and make you feel very comfortable. Love Dr. Kanuga and her dental office
Monika

I took my kids for their regular dental check up and cleanings last week to Kidz Dental Care at their Santa Clarita location. The only reason I drove 20 miles to this place is Dr. Shukan Kanuga. We had a great experience with our visit there. From the check in process at front desk to their dental check up, everything went very well. My kids have been going to Dr. Kanuga for past 10 years or so. She is very thorough, always takes her time and explains everything about dental hygiene in detail to kids. I highly recommended her for pediatric dental care.

I have always taken my son to my adult dentist, every 6 months, never missing an appointment. Well, he ended up with an abscessed tooth that needed to be extracted, along with numerous cavities. We visited two different pediatric dental offices, to make sure the treatment suggestions were the same at each, and to get a feel for the dentist. Kidz Dental Care, was absolutely wonderful. They were patient, kind and very efficient in helping my son. They called a few hours after we were home, to check in on him. The day after extraction, I had a question and the Dentist called me back within 10 minutes. I would recommend them to anyone, and have been very happy with treatment. For being an absolutely awful situation, I could not imagine it being taken care of any better than it was. Thank you so much!

Dr. Kanuga is just an awesome pediatric dentist. She is a primary dental care physician for both of my boys for many years. She is very caring and gentle and knows how to work with the little ones. What I really like about her is that she focuses more on preventive care and daily oral hygiene. She always gives right advice in a way that kids can understand and appreciate. It’s very important for kids to form good hygiene habits from young age. My boys love their dental visits. I highly recommend Dr. Kanuga to anyone looking for a good Pediatric dentist.

Wow! Is this place for real? Why can’t adults be spoilt at a state of the art dental practice like this place? I am almost jealous of my kids, they were treated like celebrities on their dental visits. What a difference from their previous dental visits. Very cool around the world decor, video game arcades (reminds me of my childhood), overhead TVs, seamless check-in on iPads, very friendly staff were just a few highlights of this place. Dr. Kanuga is fabulous, she was thorough in her approach and very patient with my wiggly and whiny preschoolers! She spent a lot of time explaining everything about the visit to me, I am so glad we found her. Kidz Dental Care will be the dental practice for my kids until they graduate high school!

Absolutely amazing dental office! Everyone is SO nice and the care is excellent. They work with your child to make them feel comfortable and teach them not to fear the dentist. My 4 year old completely cooperated. There was even a non invasive option for my son’s cavities. I would absolutely recommend this office. Also, they take Medi-Cal.

Highly recommend this place!!! They went above and beyond for my 4 year old son. He went in yesterday to have 2 toddler like “root canals” for 2 huge cavities that he needed crowns on. They went over my options but I didn’t want to go down the sedation road for a variety of reasons so we did the laughing gas, it was my sons first time having any dental work and he was very nervous, they did a great job explaining everything to him and keeping him calm and me informed, he did great but got upset once the drill was on, which is expected, but they let me stand right next to him holding his hand and telling him he was a big boy and that he was almost done, the dentist worked so quickly and then let me sit with him in the room until the gas wore off and he calmed down, before going to this dentist my son was in so much pain on Friday and over the weekend he couldn’t even drink cold drinks 🙁 they rushed to get him in first thing on Monday morning and the appointment was maybe an hour. I appreciate everything they did to rush at making my little man feel so much better. The whole office was so sweet and accommodating on every level and everyone there made sure to tell my son he did great afterwards and gave him a toy, they called later to see how he was and he was doing GREAT and now today being the next day he’s like a whole new little man, eating and drinking with zero pain. I highly recommend this dental office!!!!! The first dentist I took him to was Baywood in Valencia as they were in my old insurances network for xrays and an exam and they said they do the strap down method uh NOPE not happening so I left and SO glad I went to Kidz Dental, no strap down method, they were able to give a 4 year old who’s never had any dental work done 2 pretty big procedures with no strap down and just some laughing gas, that is the sign of a good dentist and not one who just wants to strap down a kid to rush through a procedure only to get paid with no consideration to a scared toddler!!!! They definitely earned our business for both our toddlers! Thank you Kidz Dental for truly caring about little ones and doing such a quick and efficient job.

Both my boys have been seeing Dr. Kanuga since they had their first teeth, my older one is almost 9 years old! We have found her extremely knowledgeable, gentle and easygoing with parents and the kids in her interactions. The Kidz Dental Care office in Santa Clarita has some really cool features that make going to the dentist like a fun outing for the kids. Their monuments around the world murals, overhead TVs and very friendly and efficient staff make it a special experience and sets them apart from some run of the mill dental offices. The personal touch and the time the doctor and the staff spend with the parents speaks volumes about how Dr. Kanuga and the entire team really care for their patients like their own family. The way my boys are treated here makes the 25 miles drive from the valley well worth it!
Look no further, this is THE place for your kids’ dental needs!

Absolutely phenomenal care! I am SO excited to find such an amazing dental office that accepts Medi-Cal. As a foster/adoptive parent, it isn’t very often you find a quality doctor that accepts their insurance. The doctor was so patient and nice. She didn’t rush at all and took time to learn about my child and his habits. I wasn’t shamed for the things I needed to improve on. There was even a non invasive option for my son’s cavities. The decor is beautiful with famous landmark paintings, a cave with two arcade games, and cool furniture. It is extremely clean, open, and bright. You are allowed to stay with your child. At the end, the child receives a token to put in an gets a toy in exchange. A++++++

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