Dr. Nikki Shafiei is a board-certified pediatric dentist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also on staff and maintains privileges at the Department of Surgery Division of Dentistry of the Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego.
Dr. Nikki has over a decade of experience in the specialty of pediatric dentistry. She is heavily involved in her profession and regularly attends lectures about various topics in order to remain up to date with the latest research and technique on pediatric dentistry. She regularly gives back to her community and volunteers her time to help children that may not have access to pediatric dental homes.
She obtained a BS in Nutritional sciences and then earned her DDS in 2011. Dr. Nikki then completed a two-year hospital residency in pediatric dentistry and as part of her training, she took hospital calls where she responded to a variety of dental emergencies and traumas, from chipped teeth to severe damage.
Dr. Nikki treats very young children, those with special needs, and kids with complex dental issues both in the office and in the operating room of Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego. She finds great joy in helping families set the stage for a life-long commitment to oral health in a friendly and approachable manner.
Her favorite part about being a pediatric dentist is seeing the pride a child gains after learning the skills to cope with what can sometimes be a difficult situation. She sincerely looks forward to meeting you and your children and watching them grow alongside her own kids.
