Dr. Adam Ellenthal is a board-certified pediatric dentist at Smile Arc Pediatric Dentistry in San Diego, and he anchors our airway-focused approach to children’s care. With dedicated training in airway-focused dentistry, public health, and caring for children with special healthcare needs, Dr. Adam is passionate about meeting every child exactly where they are. Families across 4S Ranch, Rancho Bernardo, and North County know him for a calm, friendly manner that helps even hesitant kids feel comfortable and confident.
Meet Dr. Adam
Dr. Adam believes great pediatric dentistry is built on trust, one visit at a time. As a board-certified pediatric dentist, he takes a patient-centered approach, tailoring each treatment to the unique needs of the child in his chair and partnering with parents so that healthy smiles feel achievable for every family. His calm, reassuring demeanor is the kind that turns a nervous first visit into a relationship that lasts for years.
Training and Areas of Focus
Beyond his pediatric dental training, Dr. Adam has pursued focused education in three areas that shape how he cares for children:
- Airway-focused dentistry, looking at how a child breathes, sleeps, and grows, and guiding healthy development. This makes him the natural lead for our airway-focused pediatric dentistry program, including mouth breathing and airway and sleep screening.
- Public health, with a commitment to preventive care and making good dentistry accessible to more families.
- Care for children with special healthcare needs, so that every child, including those who need extra time, patience, or accommodation, can receive gentle, individualized care.
His Approach to Patient Care
Dr. Adam treats infants, children, and adolescents with a focus on prevention, early intervention, and long-term outcomes. He is committed to safe, evidence-based care delivered with modern techniques in a comfortable, child-centered environment. For him, the goal is never just a healthy set of teeth today, it is setting a child up for healthy growth and confident smiles for years to come. Parents often share how much his calm, unhurried style puts both children and grown-ups at ease, especially at a first visit or when a child needs a little extra time and patience to feel comfortable.
Beyond the Office
Dr. Adam loves exploring San Diego with his wife, son, and daughter. His wife grew up here, so the family is happy to be surrounded by extended family and to be putting down roots in North County. In his free time, he enjoys gardening and painting in San Diego’s beautiful weather, and he is steadily working his way through the hiking trails of the region.
Schedule With Dr. Adam
Dr. Adam and our team would be glad to welcome your family to Smile Arc Pediatric Dentistry. New patients are always welcome.
Call (858) 277-8086 or request an appointment online.
Smile Arc Pediatric Dentistry
17085 Camino San Bernardo, Suite 260
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 277-8086
Proudly serving San Diego, 4S Ranch, Rancho Bernardo, Del Sur, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Poway, Carmel Valley, and Rancho Penasquitos.
