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North City Pediatric Dentistry

Little Smiles. Lifelong Healthy Habits.

Welcome to a Better Dental Experience

At North City Pediatric Dentistry, we believe every child deserves a positive, gentle, and confidence-building dental experience. Our office is designed just for kids, where comfort, prevention, and trust come first.

From first teeth to teenage smiles, we provide expert pediatric dental care in a warm, welcoming environment that helps children feel happy, safe, and excited to visit the dentist.

Services We Offer

Pediatric
Dentistry

Specialized dental care tailored to infants, children, and adolescents.

Cleanings and
Preventive Care

Gentle cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants to protect growing smiles.

Fillings and
Restorative Care

Tooth-colored fillings using child-friendly, minimally invasive techniques.

Curodont

Curodont™ is a non-invasive treatment that helps repair early tooth decay without drilling or fillings.

Why Visit

Board-certified pediatric specialist

Child-friendly, gentle approach

Emphasis on prevention and education

Calm, welcoming environment

Meet Our Dentist

Marjan Rashedi, DMD

Dr. Rashedi is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She has a degree in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology from UCLA. She graduated with honors from Boston University School of Dental Medicine and completed her General Practice Residency from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.  From there, her lifelong desire to treat children led her to complete two additional years of specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, a hospital consistently ranked in the top ten of all U.S. Children’s Hospitals.

Dr. Rashedi proudly serves as the current Chief of the Dental & Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Section at Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego where she has been on staff since 2012. She has been recognized as a young leader in San Diego County and named a “40 under 40” by both the San Diego Metro Magazine in 2016 and the San Diego Business Journal in 2018.  Dr. Rashedi was recognized in Boston University’s School of Dental Medicine Spring 2024 alumni magazine, Impressions, for her contributions in providing increased access to care to pediatric dental patients and to patients with special health care needs.

A believer in lifelong learning, Dr. Rashedi is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Dental Practice, and American Business Women’s Association. Dr. Rashedi enthusiastically participates in the San Diego County Oral Health Coalition and Advisory Committee.  In her spare time, Dr. Rashedi enjoys traveling, playing sports, and spending time with her husband, Josh, and her daughter and son, Ensi and Andreas.

Patients' Kind Words

I am very happy with North City Pediatric Dentistry. It was my first time putting my 5-year-old son down and I was very nervous about the treatment. I am very happy they did a great job!

Janet

Everyone is so accommodating and wonderfully friendly. My 18-month-old needs crowns and they made sure to make me feel comfortable and understand the procedure. They were gentle and kind towards my son. I highly recommend.

Tatiana

Had a wonderful experience here with my daughter. Thank you to the staff for being so kind and caring towards us. You guys are awesome! The office is very nice and clean and the doctors explain everything in detail.

Petra
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Opening September 2026!

Welcome to North City Pediatric Dentistry! Our San Marcos office is getting ready to open its doors this September, and we can’t wait to meet your family. In the meantime, feel free to explore our site to learn more about our services and our approach to gentle, child-friendly care. Have questions or want to reserve a spot on our schedule? Call us at 760-227-6855 or email info@northcitypediatricdentist.com — we’re already accepting appointment requests!