Dr. Tarek Kassem - Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Dr. Tarek Kassem

DDS

Location: San Leandro & Tracy

I am thrilled to join the Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry team and honored to be entrusted with your child’s oral health. I was born and raised in Southern California and moved to the Bay Area to be with my wife. I am incredibly excited to call the Bay Area my new home. I received my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles. I went on to complete both dental school and a twenty-five-month residency program in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry.

As a Pediatric Dental Specialist I am trained to provide your child with truly excellent dental care. I am deeply committed to giving your child the best experience possible.

Outside of dentistry, I spend the majority of my spare time with my wife and family, exploring the outdoors, and trying new cuisines.

I am a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, and California Society of Pediatric Dentistry.

Get Started On A Healthy Smile

Hear the Joy of Happy Smiles

Discover heartfelt testimonials from families who share how our gentle, 5-star care transforms routine visits into cherished moments of connection and confidence, celebrating every bright smile as a true success story.

Elena L.

Excellent experience with this dental office. I was happy that there was no pressure on trying to upsell on unnecessary treatments. The last two dentist office I took my son to for just basic checkup always turned into being pressured into doing unnecessary treatments. Loved the staff and Dr. Jeffrey Chang was great. :)

carl U.

Thank you Just Kids Pediatric Team (Dr. Joanne Lee and Carl) not only, courteous and professional but also friendly and patient. Keep up the excellent work.

Alysha B.

Liz and Dr.Bryan always make our visits fun! My now 4yr old has been coming here since he was 1 and I’m positive that the slow introduction to all the tools and the dental cleaning experience helped avoid any fears of going to the dentist. He gets excited when he knows he has an appointment coming up and absolutely loves the fun prizes he gets to pick at the end 😊

Mike T

My kids love it here. Clean and very polite from the moment you walk in.

Carline H.

Thank you to the Pediatric Dentistry team for a positive dental visit for my son who was very anxious today.

GAURAV G.

Excellent environment, friendly staff, great dentist with willingness to answer all questions in detail.

nina F.

Very nice people. Was flexible when we had to reschedule the last minute

Danielle P.

We were very loyal to another denist for 15 years. We are floored to have found another denist we love. They whole staff goes above and beyond to ensure the child’s comfort by way of thoughtful process , cartoons and toys !!! I don’t want to spill the beans but I was amazed . JKPDO thinks of all the tips and tricks to ensure kids of all ages feel comfortable at the denist. A true life skill!! Thanks Dr Jeff and Jasmin!

Jose A

My son came here for the first time because we just moved to the area, and upon leaving he felt like he had a great experience. He asked when he was coming back and kept saying that he liked the dentist. They were very kind and attentive. Very kid friendly environment.

Mauricio Isai R.

Amazing service
Beautiful staff
And a doctor who’s cheerful and kind and also knowledgeable and reasonable
Oh yea this place is amazing
Went here when I was in 11th grade and now in college haven’t changed doctors and I don’t plain to
Absolutely recommended for students and parents alike to go here to see when its time to put braces on
And for any students don’t worry you might be specula for getting braces but Honeslty I looked good with braces on
Now without it feels weird but nice to have my natural teeth back.

Namrata G.

My daughter has pleasant experience every time .Very friendly staff and doctors pay attention to detail. They don’t push on any procedure unless there is a need l. I hope they continue same way. Happy to be going there !

Jenny

I want to give a big 5-star shoutout to Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry!

On June 27, my child had a fall and injured his teeth. Our family dentist recommended we visit a pediatric dental emergency clinic for further evaluation, so we went to Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry—and I’m so grateful we did.

From the moment we walked in, the front desk staff, Angela, showed genuine concern upon seeing my child’s swollen face. She quickly registered us, took photos, and immediately communicated everything to the doctor. Dr. Pooja Rattan responded without delay, asking us to stay in the office for a thorough examination.

I want to sincerely thank Dr. Rattan for her exceptional care. She was not only highly professional but also deeply empathetic. At the time of the injury, my child also had an acute sinus infection, and Dr. Rattan took the time to examine him carefully and rule out any complications. She was incredibly attentive, answered all of our questions patiently, and didn’t miss a single detail—no matter how small. Her dedication and integrity were remarkable. She is a truly angelic and noble dental professional, and we felt so lucky to have her care.

I also want to give a special shoutout to nurse Josie. Throughout the visit, she was calm, patient, and extremely supportive. She coordinated everything, comforted my child, and went above and beyond by organizing all the medical documents on the spot for future follow-up. Josie is one of the most compassionate and responsible medical professionals I’ve ever encountered. Her presence made a real difference!

Lastly, I’d like to recognize Angela and Jennie at the front desk. Angela was incredibly detailed and helpful during check-in, and Jennie later showed just as much kindness and care during a follow-up visit. Every person we interacted with—doctor, nurse, and front desk staff—deserves the highest praise.

These incredible individuals—Dr. Rattan, Josie, Angela, and Jennie—truly represent the best in pediatric dental care. Their compassion, professionalism, and dedication should absolutely be recognized. I genuinely hope Just Kids considers a well-deserved salary raise or rewards them for their outstanding service—they’ve more than earned it.

Honestly, Just Kids stands out because of its outstanding team. I hope the clinic recognizes their contributions and rewards them—they truly make a difference!

Thank you again to everyone at Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry. You’ve earned every bit of this 5-star review!

-------------------------------------------------------------------
Update:
I went to Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry yesterday, July 18th, to have my child’s damaged tooth extracted, and once again, I was deeply impressed by the care we received. I especially want to highlight Nurse Gali—she truly amazed me.

As always, Dr. Rattan was professional, friendly, and reassuring. She successfully and smoothly completed the extraction with great skill.

Gali was not only highly professional but also incredibly gentle and engaging with my child. She quickly won my child’s trust and kept the atmosphere light and comforting. She even customized a movie just for him to help him feel at ease! In addition to assisting with the extraction, she also performed two dental sealants and explained each step in a way my child could understand. She listened to him patiently, respected his thoughts, and handled every little detail with such care. Thanks to her, my child was much more cooperative than I expected.

Also, a shoutout to Andrew at the front desk—he was excellent and helpful throughout the visit.

Just Kids is incredibly fortunate to have such outstanding staff members. They absolutely deserve recognition—and I sincerely hope the clinic considers giving them a promotion or a raise. They’ve earned it through their dedication and exceptional care!

Megan B.

We had our first visit to Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry yesterday and absolutely loved it! My sons are 9 and 10 years old, so when they saw the old-school arcade games in the waiting room they were completely sold. All of the staff members were friendly. The dental assistants were especially great with the kids. Everyone made sure to ask me if I had any questions before moving on to the next thing. They also kept checking in with the boys to make sure they were comfortable. My kids were able to be seen together in the same room, and it only took about 20-25 minutes for X-rays, cleaning, and an exam with the dentist (who was also great with them). The boys loved laying back watching a movie on the ceiling tvs, and they got to choose prizes and balloon puppies, flowers, or swords. Very nice clean place that I obviously recommend.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review, Megan! We're thrilled to hear that your sons enjoyed their visit and had fun with the arcade games. Our team is dedicated to providing a comfortable experience for every child. We appreciate your recommendation!

Kimberly L.

Absolutely loved how great they are with my little ones. I have a 6 year old and 4 year old. And my youngest is autistic. They did everything to make her comfortable, and honestly I couldn’t have dreamed of a better experience. Thank you so much !!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kimberly, for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that your children had a positive experience. Our team is dedicated to providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for all kids.

Jaraad M.

Took our 13 month old for her first checkup, dentist and staff were all super friendly and patient. Great office for children

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review, Jaraad! We're thrilled to hear that your child's first checkup was a positive experience. Our team is dedicated to creating a friendly and comfortable environment for all our young patients.

Discover heartfelt testimonials from families who share how our gentle, 5-star care transforms routine visits into cherished moments of connection and confidence, celebrating every bright smile as a true success story.

We’re Close to Home

Every visit feels like coming home, as you enjoy kid-friendly waiting areas, quick access, and the warm embrace of a community-centered space designed to make your experience as effortless and joyful as possible.

Fremont (Downtown)

Fremont (Mission Hills)

San Leandro

Tracy

Quick Links

Contact Hours

Monday	8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday	8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday	8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday	8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday	9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday	8:00am – 1:00pm (Only at Fremont Downtown, San Leandro, and Tracy)

Follow Us

© Copyright 2025 Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Statement | Notice of Privacy Practices Dental & Orthodontic Marketing & Web Design by HIP