Academy Kids Dental, Vision & Orthodontics

I highly recommend Academy Kids Ortho Group, particularly because of Marianne Valenzuela. She is hands down the best ortho tech in the building. Marianne is efficient and quick. What truly sets her apart is how she works with kids. Watching her interact one-on-one with young patients is impressive—she asks thoughtful questions, engages them in conversation, and is incredibly gentle with children who may have anxiety or concerns. She knows exactly how to put kids at ease. Her professionalism and skill make her an exceptional asset to the practice. If you're looking for excellent orthodontic care for your child, you're in great hands with Marianne on the team!

It's always nice to go to a dentist that doesn't have to have me explain parts of my identity that aren't relevant to dentistry. Sometimes in this area it's hard, but this place always makes me feel safe, whether it's an appointment with my kid, or just calling to ask a question or get clarification from an expert. The front desk is always professional about any questions they do need to clarify from my end, and has been kind enough to check that their volume is tasteful when making sure sensetive information is correct. Thanks for providing our family with care we don't need to feel like our identities are roadbumps along!

Had an eye exam with Rachel and Kassandra and they were so amazing and thorough. Made the entire process fun and enjoyable. Will absolutely be back! Can’t recommend the vision department enough. Wanted to come and add that my child came in for a dental cleaning and my son had Neri as his assistant and she was very sweet and explained to my son how to practice safe and healthy dental care. Dr. Anne was very thorough and calmly explained to him how small tweaks can help so much! He left feeling happy and cared for! We use all three lines for both kiddos and have always loved our experiences all the way through.

Dr. Lyon and Kiwi (the whole vision team!!) are absolutely wonderful. They are super kinds and thoughtful with all my kids ages ranging from 2 years old to 17! Love How knowledgeable Dr. Elizabeth Lyon is and how she explains everything thoroughly; and her assistant Kiwi (like the fruit 🥝) is the sweetest, get all the kiddos comfortable for all of the pre-examination stuff and makes it fun for them. Thank you guys so much, we look forward to seeing you guys yearly!

I had previously been a satisfied patron of this dental practice, having visited for my own orthodontic treatment and routine check-ups. As a result, I thought it would be an excellent choice for my daughters' dental care. Nevertheless, after today's events, I will no longer be returning. My daughter's father was mistakenly accused of misgendering a receptionist when, in fact, he had not done so. When asked to confirm his relationship to our daughter, he replied in the affirmative without using a title, “yes I am” not “yes ma’am “ prompting the receptionist to insist that he use the title ‘it’s sir.' Our sole purpose for visiting the practice was for our daughter's dental examination, not to engage in a discussion about gender identity. I found the receptionist's behavior to be unprofessional and inappropriate, particularly given the forceful manner in which the correction was made. This practice is intended to provide a welcoming environment for children. I appreciate the manager calling me back and discussing this manner but I will not be returning.