Your go-to Vancouver
pediatric dentist
Little cubs. Brave smiles. Big-feeling care.
A Vancouver pediatric dental specialty practice led by board-certified pediatric specialist Dr. Kurt Truong, offering kid-focused, multilingual care.
Call (360) 573-3176Specialists in tiny teeth
& big feelings
Under the fir trees and mountains your family calls home, our Vancouver pediatric dentist, Dr. Kurt Truong, and team care for your cubs from their first tooth through their teen years.
With years of training and a knack for turning nervous kids into sticker-collecting regulars, we provide multilingual support and insurance-friendly access for families across Vancouver and Clark County.
Meet Dr. Truong!
Board-certified pediatric specialist. Forever-kid at heart.
“The best toothbrush in the world
is the one you use.”
Dr. Truong trained at the University of Washington and Riley Hospital for Children in Indiana, then spent years caring for kids in rural Arizona and New Mexico, where many families had never had easy access to a specialist.
Now back in Washington, Dr. Truong built Pleasant Valley around the kind of care every child deserves: calm rooms, patient explanations, a multilingual team, and a chair made for first teeth, teen smiles, and every nervous kid in between.
specialist
care team
Four little rules for happier dental visits
Big feelings welcome.
Nerves, tears, shy days, chatty days. We meet your child where they are, with calm rooms, kid-sized explanations, and support for children with sensory needs.
Insurance should not feel like a maze.
We accept plans including Delta Dental, Aetna, Cigna, MetLife, United Healthcare, and Washington State Medicaid (Apple Health). Between coverage? Ask about our $150 flat rate for an exam, x-rays, cleaning, and fluoride.
No surprises in the chair.
When a child feels nervous, we use Tell-Show-Do: each tool gets a nickname and a demo, and we walk them through each step, with a countdown when needed. Parents leave knowing what happened, what didn’t, and what comes next.
Your language belongs here.
Our team supports families in English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Mandarin Chinese, and Korean, so you can understand your child’s care in the language your family is most comfortable in.
Meet our mascot crew
Black bears are native to this part of Washington, making them a natural mascot for the little cubs growing up here.
Meet Patty, our big black bear. Patty can be mom, dad, grandma, or whoever is bringing your little one in. Her baby bears, Berry and Hubert, are playing on a log nearby, along with Speedy the squirrel. There's a hollow log kids can crawl through, too.
A pediatric dental visit should feel more like an adventure and less like something to worry about.
What Clark County families remember
400+ 5-star reviews
“My son has ADHD, and the whole staff was kind, helpful, and accommodating. I highly recommend Pleasant Valley Pediatric Dentistry.”
– Jennifer B.
“Thanks to their caring approach, my son no longer feels scared or stressed about going to the dentist.”
– Diana P.
“My daughter needed emergency dental work after chipping her front tooth. They got us treatment immediately and treated her with compassion.”
– Ellen L.
“Dr. T and the staff made our little guy feel safe, and made us feel reassured as parents.”
– Paul O.
“We are state insured, and we were not treated as lesser patients in any way. Everyone was welcoming and caring.”
– Patti S.
“They were nice and gentle with my nervous 6-year-old and explained every step to both of us.”
– Amanda B.
“They helped my anxious daughter feel comfortable and happy. I would highly recommend them for your family.”
– Daisie S.
“Both of my sons had dental surgery here, and they did an amazing job. They are great professionals.”
– Mariya S.
“Pleasant Valley is always a positive experience for my kiddos. The whole staff is wonderful.”
– Kassidy W.
“They are very nice and patient with kids, and always make us feel comfortable during visits.”
– Melisa J.
What we do for growing smiles
Keep small teeth healthy from the start
Cleanings, exams, fluoride, and gentle first visits help your child build healthy habits early. Babies can start with lap-to-lap visits until they’re ready for the chair.
Pediatric Dentistry
Prevent cavities before they become bigger problems
Sealants, fluoride, and silver diamine fluoride help stop cavities early, so your child can avoid more drilling later.
Preventive Care
Protect baby teeth with natural-looking crowns
When a baby tooth needs more than a filling, we offer white zirconia crowns and stainless-steel crowns, then explain which option fits best.
Zirconia Crowns
Get help fast when something hurts
For tooth pain, falls, or knocked-out teeth, we see urgent cases the same day when possible. Our team is also reachable by phone 24/7 to help you decide what to do next.
Emergency Care
Make longer or stressful visits easier
For anxious children or longer procedures, we offer nitrous oxide and general anesthesia, using only the level of support your child actually needs.
Sedation Options
Help your child feel safe, seen, and supported
We offer sensory kits, wheelchair-accessible care, and experience with autistic children and children with a range of abilities. When possible, we pair your child with a familiar team member.
Special Needs Care
We keep it cozy and kind
First visit?
Tiny smiles set
the pace
First time in the chair? We keep it gentle, curious, and low-pressure. Your child can look around, ask questions, and warm up one small step at a time.
Extra help for
nervous cubs
If your child feels nervous, we use Tell-Show-Do: each tool gets a kid-friendly explanation and a quick demo. We walk them through each step, with a countdown when needed.
Little comforts for
brave cubs
Stickers, small toys, sensory baskets, and a calming room help kids find their bravery. For grown-ups, we have water ready while you wait, and coffee available upon request.
Insurance, costs, and no-surprise visits
Tiny teeth should not
come with mystery math
We accept Delta Dental PPO and Premier, Aetna, Ameritas, Anthem, Assurant, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Guardian, MetLife, Principal, Sun Life Financial, The Standard, United Concordia, United Healthcare, and Washington State Medicaid (Apple Health). Our team will help you understand what is covered before treatment begins.
Between coverage? Ask about our $150 flat rate for an exam, x-rays, cleaning, and fluoride, so your child can still be seen without the guesswork.
Not sure about a treatment plan from another office? We offer second opinions, because parents deserve clear answers before making big decisions.
Questions
Vancouver
parents ask us
By their first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth coming in. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends it, and early visits are mostly about prevention and comfort — for babies, that’s a lap-to-lap exam with you holding them the whole time.
A pediatric dentist completes two to three years of training beyond dental school, focused entirely on children — their growth, development, and behavior in the chair. Dr. Truong is board-certified and has spent his career caring only for kids, which is what lets us manage a nervous four-year-old and a teenager on the same afternoon.
We accept Delta Dental PPO and Premier, Aetna, Ameritas, Anthem, Assurant, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Guardian, MetLife, Principal, Sun Life Financial, The Standard, United Concordia, United Healthcare, and Washington State Medicaid (Apple Health). Our team will help you understand what your plan covers before treatment begins.
We start with the Tell-Show-Do method and a sensory basket, which is enough for most kids. When it isn’t, we offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and, for longer or more complex care, general anesthesia — matched to what your child needs.
In most cases, yes. We keep sensory kits on hand, can accommodate patients who need to stay in a wheelchair, and have staff experienced with autistic children and kids of varying abilities. Call us with the specifics, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can do.
English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Mandarin Chinese, and Korean. You’ll get your child’s diagnosis and care plan explained in the language your family is most comfortable in.
Someone from our team is on call by phone 24/7. We can’t always treat at midnight, but we can tell you whether it’s a wait-until-morning situation or an ER trip — and we see urgent cases the same day when possible, first-time patients included.
Both. We offer tooth-colored zirconia crowns as well as stainless-steel crowns, and we’ll recommend the one that fits your child’s tooth, age, and situation. Roughly 1 in 5 kids will have had a cavity in a baby tooth by kindergarten, so crowns are more common than parents expect.
Bring your kid,
we’ll make it easy
New patients are welcome, whether it’s a first visit, a brave return, or a tooth that needs help fast. We’ll make the next step feel clear, calm, and kid-sized.
Booking takes just one minute, or less!
Find us on
NE Hazel Dell Ave
Pleasant Valley Pediatric Dentistry is in Vancouver, WA, on NE Hazel Dell Ave, a few minutes from I-5 and an easy drive from Salmon Creek, Hazel Dell, Orchards, Battle Ground, and Ridgefield.
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: By appointment only
Saturday–Sunday: Closed