Keller Tom DDS

Encinitas, United States

4.9

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7 reviews

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+1 760-635-3478
Website:
www.tomkellerpediatricdentistry.com
Address:
500 2nd St, Encinitas, CA, 92024
Encinitas
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By Appointment Only
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Today

Today 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Encinitas) 09:22 Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Education:

7÷97−7÷99 Children’s Memorial Hospital/​Northwestern University

Pediatric Dental Residency

Certificate 7⁄99

7÷94−7÷97 University of the Pacific School of Dentistry

DDS 1997

9÷88−3÷93 University of California, San Diego

BA Psychology 1993

Leadership Experience:

Student ody President UOP Dental School 1996 – 97

Class President First Year Class UOP Dental School 1994 – 95

Founder and First President of SCOPE (Student Philanthropy Group)

Awards & Recognition:

American Association of Public Health Dentistry Award for Interest and Achievement in Community Dentistry 1997

American Society of Dentistry for Children Award for Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 1997

Diplomat American Board of Pediatric Dentistry 2006 (Oral Section)

San Diego Magazine Best Doctors/​Dentists Pediatric Dentistry 2006

Teaching Experience:

Instructor Pediatric Dept. Northwestern Dental School 1998 – 99

Instructor (Volunteer) Donna Olsen People’s Clinic 1998 – 9 9

Associate Faculty UCSD Medical School 1999 – 2005

Lecturer: Scripps Hospitals Parent Connection 1999-​Present

Lectures: Local elementary schools, Pediatrician Study Clubs

Volunteer Clinician St. Leo’s Dental Clinic with UCSD pre-​dental students

Oranizations/​Memberships:

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

California Society of Pediatric Dentists

American Dental Association

California Dental Association

San Diego Dental Society

Staff Privileges Rady Children’s Hosp.

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7 reviews of Keller Tom DDS

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Place rating: 5
Carlsbad, CA
My kids absolutely love going to the dentist now that we bring them here. The staff and the doctor are perfect at putting everyone at ease, which is no easy task for my wife and me when it comes to our kids. Dr. Keller was able to correct some dental work done by a previous Dentist that we were not happy with and now my son Isaac has his beautiful smile back and has a much easier time eating than before. The entire experience from start to finish is absolutely top notch. They get it right in every area and my entire family highly recommends Dr. Keller and his team!
Place rating: 5
Solana Beach, CA
I love Dr. Keller and Trisha. I highly recommend them!
My oldest child had a very traumatic experience at our previous pediatric dentist. Additionally, our previous pediatric dentist was very pushy with me. When we came to Dr Keller’s office, I was concerned about how my daughter would react. Amazingly, she was fine — even enjoyed it!
My middle child gets nervous with cleanings. Yet Trisha and Dr. Keller move slowly and make the experience comfortable and fun.
Dr. Keller treats my family with respect. He takes time to answer questions and I never feel that we are rushed. You get a small «beach» town feel with expert, high quality care at this office.
Place rating: 5
Carlsbad, CA
My sons first visit at 4 years old. I’m so happy we got a referral here. They have toys, TV and Xbox for the older kids while you wait, though we did not have to wait at all. Trish was wonderful! She gave my son (and me) a tour of the place first, gave him a blanket, allowed him to handle the equipment and pick his toothpaste flavor. She had him hold the vacuum straw and filled a cup with water so he could suck it up and see exactly what the thing was going to do first. They have TV’s on the ceiling with headphones for the kids. Its netflix so the kids can pick what they watch. This made the whole thing easy for my son. I could tell he was hesitant to first let her in his mouth so she used the mirror to count his teeth and he counted too. Then he was fine. They spent a lot of time making my son comfortable throughout the cleaning and exam.
Beautiful and new office too with easy parking.
Though this office is not in my network he was covered by my insurance (Delta). This won’t be the case for all, I know, but call ahead if you’re not sure.
The front staff was wonderful. All in all I have nothing but good things to say about the whole experience. Highly recommend for routine dental work.
Place rating: 5
Carlsbad, CA
I love Dr. Keller! His staff is amazing to say the least! Rene is my favorite technician, she was AMAZING when I took my 4 year old daughter there. She let us tour the place first, then we went back for x-​rays and a teeth cleaning, and my kiddo could not stop talking about Rene for a week! The new office is in a great location of 2nd and D street in Encinitas. A+++++++++
Place rating: 4
Carlsbad, CA
My 3 yr old, who was scared to go to the dentist, like it! He still talks about how «I like the dentist mommy!»
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
We took our 2 year old to see Dr. Keller and the experience was better than we expected. We were so nervous and they completely understand how to approach children. The office was very clean and the staff was very helpful.
Place rating: 5
Carlsbad, CA
Can’t imagine a better dentist for the kids. T.V.‘s are in the ceiling in the exam rooms, games in the waiting room, pleasant staff & office. Dr. Keller is wonderful. Honest, friendly, & thorough. He actually doesn’t recommend services you don’t need! If you need a great adult dentist, see my review on Dr. Michael Le Febvre.
Update…he’s moved to a new location, on 2nd St. in a charming bldg. in downtown Encinitas. The office is BEAUTIFUL (appropriately beach themed through out), staff friendly & professional, & no wait when I went for my son’s minor dental emergency.
I didn’t see Dr. Keller, but did see the other pediatric dentist who shares the office space with him and she was wonderful too.