Hodges Frank R DDS

Pediatric dentistry isn’t always the easiest sell for kids—or their parents—but finding a practice that handles cleanings, fluoride treatments, and cavity prevention without the drama can make all the difference. Over on Sonoma Avenue, just a short drive from the bustle of downtown Santa Rosa, this office sits in a professional plaza at 1111 Sonoma Ave STE 102. Reviews paint a mixed but generally positive picture, with a 3.7 rating from 6 Google reviews—some families highlight the staff’s patience during fillings or sealant appointments, while others note the usual challenges of keeping little ones still for X-rays. It’s the kind of place where routine checkups and emergency toothaches both end up on the schedule, though reactions to the experience tend to vary by the child’s temperament (and maybe the parent’s caffeine levels that morning).

First visits often set the tone, and here, they’re likely to include a mix of education—how to brush those hard-to-reach molars—and practical care like space maintainers or early orthodontic assessments. Questions about thumb-sucking habits or the best time to transition from a bottle? Those come up, too. For anyone mapping out their next appointment, the office can be reached at (707) 544-4611, and directions place it near the intersection where Sonoma Avenue meets the quiet, tree-lined streets of the Junior College neighborhood—a spot where the biggest distraction might just be the ice cream shop two blocks over.