The Celebrate! Difference
Boutique doesn't mean expensive for its own sake. It means intentionally small, intentionally personal, and built around the patient — not the schedule.
• One doctor — Dr. Christine — who knows your child's name, history, and personality
• 60 to 90-minute new patient appointments with time to actually talk
• Treatment recommendations explained in full, with alternatives discussed
• Biocompatible, mercury-free materials as the standard — not an upgrade
• Clinical decisions made by a dentist, not a billing department
• A practice culture built on warmth, trust, and unhurried care
At Celebrate, we see a fraction of the patients a high-volume practice sees. That is a feature, not a limitation. It's how we give every child the attention they deserve.
A Different Kind of Relationship
When Dr. Christine sees your child, she isn't thinking about the next patient waiting in the room down the hall. She's thinking about your child — their anxiety level today, whether they've been brushing better since last time, whether that space maintainer still fits, whether mom mentioned they're a mouth breather and whether that warrants a closer look at their airway.
That quality of attention is only possible when the practice is designed around it. Celebrate was designed around it from day one.
Dr. Christine Aquino
Dr. Christine Aquino is a life-long Southern California resident who is grateful to live and raise her family in such a culturally rich, diverse city with a strong sense of community.
After nearly 15 years of practicing/specializing in pediatric dentistry and understanding what families truly need, Dr. Aquino founded Celebrate Pediatric Dentistry with a heartfelt mission: to create a place where children not only receive excellent dental care but also find value in themselves and their own health.
While her passion for working with kids started early (teaching Sunday school, counseling at youth camps, and tutoring) Dr. Aquino can still be found today serving children, both locally at her church, and globally on medical missions trips as well! She has always found joy helping and encouraging young minds to discover their value and worth.
Dr. Aquino and her team are committed to making every child’s dental visit a reason to smile—because here at Celebrate Pediatric Dentistry, we believe childhood should be full of joy, adventure, and celebration!
Education:
University of California, San Diego, BS Microbiology
University of Southern California, Doctorate of Dental Surgery
New York University, Pediatric Dentistry Residency Certificate
