Santa Clarita Children’s Dental provides pediatric dental care to the residents of Santa Clarita Valley, California, and the surrounding areas. Located in the heart of the region, Santa Clarita Children’s Dental is proud to serve one of the best communities in the country.
The staff at Santa Clarita Children’s Dental includes board-certified pediatric dentists who completed two additional years of training beyond dental school to learn how to treat and manage the oral health of infants and children. The pediatric dentists also have specialty training in oral conscious and IV sedation and hold a Conscious Sedation License for the State of California.
As a pediatric dental practice, Santa Clarita Children’s Dental designed its office to make children feel safe and comfortable. It even features state-of-the-art technology, so your child receives the best dental care possible. But most of all, the pediatric dental professionals understand that children have unique oral health needs and even specialize in the care of children with special needs.
Your child deserves the best pediatric dental care possible, so click or call to book your appointment with Santa Clarita Children’s Dental today.

Dr. James
James Skahen DDS MS is a highly skilled and compassionate pediatric dentist who specializes in providing excellent dental care to children and teens. He has a warm and friendly bedside manner, and is dedicated to making sure that each child he sees feels comfortable and at ease during their visit. Dr. Skahen is well-versed in the latest pediatric dental techniques and technologies, and is able to provide a wide range of services, including preventative care, restorative treatments, and interceptive orthodontic care. Dr. James is happy to offer nitrous oxide or comprehensive treatment under general anesthesia to patients in need. Dr. James strives to create a relaxed and minimally stressful environment to make Children’s dental visits as easy as possible. He also works closely with parents to educate them on how to best care for their child’s teeth and gums as Dr. James prefers to prevent disease instead of treating problems later. With Dr. Skahen’s expertise and dedication, you can trust that your child’s dental health is in good hands.