Christian K Lee, DDS MS

Palo Alto, United States

4.8

Closed now

16 reviews

By Appointment Only

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Telephone:
+1 650-289-9200
Website:
www.youngteeth.com
Address:
734 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.7 miPalo Alto Transit Center
0.7 miStanford
0.7 miPalo Alto
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By Appointment Only
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Today

Today 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Palo Alto) 23:55 Thursday, 29 May 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday –
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday –
Saturday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Our board-​certified pediatric dentist and staff specialize in providing comprehensive dental care in a supportive environment to children from infancy through adolescence. Well patients, as well as those with special needs are welcome members of our practice family.

We offer nitrous oxide sedation and in-​office deep sedation for patients with extensive treatment needs and higher levels of anxiety.

Our office is state-​of-​the art with low-​radiation digital xrays, computerized records, and movies for patients as they are receiving treatment.

Expert care of your child with thorough explanations of the rationale behind recommendations are the cornerstone of our practice philosophy. Empowering parents with the knowledge to make informed decisions regarding their child’s oral health is crucial to us.

As intense and technical as this all may sound, we plan to enjoy a few laughs with you and your child along the way!

Meet the Business Owner

Chris L.

Business Owner

Dr. Chris loves his job! He loves building long-​term relationships with families to improve and maintain oral health for his young patients. Born and raised on the Peninsula, Dr. Chris is thrilled to serve the communities where he grew up. A little about Dr. Chris:

Education

UC Berkeley

BA — Double Major: Molecular Cell Biology and Integrative Biology

UC San Francisco, School of Dentistry

DDS — graduated with Honors

University of Maryland, Baltimore

MS — Oral Biology

Residency — Pediatric Dentistry

Fellowship — Pediatric Dentistry

Credentials

Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Memberships

California Society of Pediatric Dentistry

College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

American Dental Association

California Dental Association

Mid-​Peninsula Dental Society — Community Health Chair

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16 reviews of Christian K Lee, DDS MS

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Place rating: 5
Portola Valley, CA
What a great office, staff, and doctor! My son is a crazy little two year old and I was worried how he would react at the dentist. He loved their waiting room full of toys and immediately seemed comfortable. The front desk lady was very kind and helpful. The hygienist, Lisa, and the doctor were wonderful and made my son very comfortable. They have lots of little tricks to get little ones to cooperate with the exam and cleaning. Dr. Lee even sang and my son loved it! Highly recommend this pedi dentist and office!
Place rating: 5
Mountain View, CA
We have been seeing Dr. Lee for 4+ years now. Both of our kids started seeing Dr. Lee when they were 1. Dr Lee never forces them to do anything they are uncomfortable with, is extremely gentle with them and explains what he is doing and shows the kids the tools he is using before using them. The first few visits involved the kids sitting on my lap while Dr. Lee examined their teeth. They’ve now graduated to being able to sit alone (they’re 5 and 2). They love all aspects of the office from watching movies of their choice while their teeth are examined (they often tell me in advance what they’re going to choose when I mention they have an appointment), to Dr Lee singing The Wheels on the Bus while cleaning their teeth. Our oldest has had to have a cavity filled and it was pretty much the calmest teeth filling you’ve ever witnessed.
I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Lee and his staff. If your kid needs a dentist, he’s the one to see!
Place rating: 5
Menlo Park, CA
My now 3-​year-​old daughter is a happy patient of Dr. Lee’s. The dental assistant was very caring and made my daughter feel comfortable as she got set up in the chair to be examined by Dr. Lee. Most importantly, though, is how patient Dr. Lee is. He explained everything to my daughter as he was examiner her and cleaning her teeth, and Dr. Lee made sure that he answered all of my questions throughout the appointment. I wasn’t expecting my then 2-​year-​old to sit still while her teeth were being examined, cleaned, flossed and polished, but she did. And I think it was because of the warm, easy-​going vibe she felt while sitting in the examining chair. And at the end of the appointment, she got to pick out a sticker and a toy from the toy bin! I highly recommend Dr. Lee as a pediatric dentist.
Place rating: 1
Palo Alto, CA
Dr. Lee and his assistants were kind and competent. The billing office however was incompetent and rude. Prior to the procedures I had them verify with Delta Dental that the procedures would be covered — they checked and confirmed that the procedures would be covered 100%. A few weeks later I got a bill for $ 103. I called Dr. Lee’s office to ask how this came about especially since they had confirmed that Delta Dental would cover everything.
Grisalda told me that the insurance would indeed cover everything upto a contracted amount but the amount that they charged exceed the contracted amount. When I asked why this was not disclosed to me at the time I made the appointment I received no answer other than a repetition of the message that I owed what the insurance company would not pay.
The doctor is a good doctor. However it is patently wrong and disingenous on the part of the billing office to first confirm that everything would be covered by insurance, then tell me that insurance would only cover upto a contracted rate but that they did not feel themselves bound by that contracted rate. Was it not necessary for the office to confirm to me that insurance would only cover upto a certain amount and I would be on the hook for the rest? If they did not do that then they are either deceptive or incompetent.
Place rating: 5
Palo Alto, CA
My granddaughter had a «dental emergency» the other day and my daughter who was visiting had to find a pediatric dentist fast. We were referred to Dr. Lee who got us in right away. Dr. Lee and the whole staff were great. They were really kind to a pretty scared 2 year old. They took care of us and gave a great explanation of the situation and options. The office is fully equipped with kid friendly stuff. I don’t have a long experience with Dr. Lee’s office but based on our visit, I would highly recommend them.
Place rating: 5
Palo Alto, CA
We have been with Dr. Lee since he opened this office and been very satisfied. Dr. Lee is passionate at what he does and has a lot of patience for kids. He explains well to parent. I also like his hygienist, very sweet. The office also provides great clarity on billing and reminder services. My younger is actually looking forward to see her dentist.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Puts the parents and kids equally at ease. We are so glad we found such a great pediatric dentist. Highly, highly recommend. He and all of his staff are great with the kids, explaining without scaring. My kids love the TVs in the ceilings (how I wish they had these at my dentist). We’ve been through cleanings, tooth extractions, fillings and my kids still like Dr. Lee. :) And I like the way they clearly explain every procedure, charges and the follow up calls and texts are great. Thank you Dr. Lee and staff!
Place rating: 5
San Carlos, CA
Would your dentist put on a Elmo hand puppet to try to calm your kid’s anxiety? Since that didn’t work for our kid, would he put on a girly voice and sing Dora songs? Dr Chris did that and more because our daughter was super nervous and didn’t handle being at the dentist. He and his assistant made such great efforts to calm her down and to make it fun. Though it didn’t quite work as expected, Dr Chris helped explain the problem she had, made it better, gave us preventative tips and made it fun in the end by giving her some stickers and a toy. I highly recommend Dr Chris Lee because he does a great job on the dental side and you can really see how much he loves children.
Place rating: 5
Palo Alto, CA
Dr. Lee is very patience with kids & parents and the office staff are very courteous. They tried hard to squeeze an appt for us when we needed it right away. Office is clean & modern.
Place rating: 5
Menlo Park, CA
Just came from this dentist after our sons’ first dental appointments. He and his staff were so friendly and so good with the boys! I was very impressed. The office is clean and welcoming. Dr. Lee was very friendly and explained everything to both of the boys and myself. I am so excited to have found this guy! The boys loved it too. They asked as soon as they came home if they could brush their teeth some more!
Place rating: 5
Palo Alto, CA
I’ve taken my 3yr old for his check up and cleaning. He thinks going to the dentist office is the coolest. They have a great play area for the kids in the waiting area. Then once you’re in, they have an amazing set up for the kids to sit, recline and watch videos while they get their teeth cleaned. The best thing is Dr. Lee. He is great with little kids. I’ve recommended him to my friends and neighbors with little ones.
Place rating: 5
Redwood City, CA
Great dentist! Dr. Lee does a great job putting my son at ease in an anxiety-​provoking situation. He also sets up a good framework for taking care of our kids’ teeth at home.
Place rating: 5
Sunnyvale, CA
My 11 year-​old daughter has been a patient of Dr. Lee for about 9 months. Her previous dentist was competent, and perhaps worthy of a four-​star rating. But dentists are five-​star expensive, and I expect five-​star service in every respect. I set a very high bar, and want technical excellence as well as an attentive friendly manner to go with it. Thus far, Dr. Lee has met my requirements. He has provided skillful dentistry to my daughter, while courteously and effectively addressing all of my concerns. I want to understand the considerations underlying a treatment plan, and I have been completely satisfied with the way in which Dr. Lee has discussed those considerations. In addition, all of Dr. Lee’s staff have performed very well. My daughter and I highly recommend Dr. Lee as a super provider of pediatric dental services.
Place rating: 5
Mountain View, CA
I just took my child for his first appointment with Dr. Chris. The entire experience was delightful. My toddler liked him and his staff immediately. Dr. Chris’ demeanor was incredibly pleasant and my 23-​month-​old was happy to let the doctor brush and floss his teeth. It’s very clear that everyone is specifically trained to work with children, and the props and explanations were very age appropriate. The office itself is a cheerful location, where children enjoy playing. We’ve already recommended Dr. Chris to friends.
Place rating: 5
San Carlos, CA
Through regular check ups and emergency visits for knocked out teeth, Dr. Lee and his staff have been readily available, happy to help, kind and comforting to the kids. We’re satisfied customers, and plan on keeping our teeth in this office (metaphorically, anyway) for many years to come!
Place rating: 5
Mountain View, CA
My kids love their dental visits. My 6yr old son loves to watch a movie while he is getting his cavity filled. In fact he looks forward to it!
My 1yr old had a pleasant first dental check up.
Dr. Christian Lee and his staff Kristen are the best!