Dr. Estiva is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She earned her undergraduate degree from San Diego State University and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of California, San Francisco. Following completion of dental school, she completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency where she found her passion for treating children and went on to specialize in pediatric dentistry at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Estiva’s pediatric dental training was based at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego where, as Chief Resident, she learned to care for and treat patients with special needs. Once a month she volunteers as a dental provider at the Kid’s Community Dental Clinic in Burbank, CA.Dr. Estiva is an active member in the following dental organizations:
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- California Society of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- San Diego County Dental Society
Originally from San Francisco, Dr. Estiva is happy to have found her new home in San Diego. She enjoys yoga, golf, watching sports, finding the best restaurants, and spending quality time with her family and friends.