We get to know your children
This is a true neighborhood practice. Dr. Minjoo and our team take the time to learn your child's name, their worries, and what helps them feel at ease.
Your Neighborhood Home for Happy, Healthy Smiles
Your Neighborhood Pediatric Dentist in Ann Arbor
A true neighborhood practice where we get to know your children — and spend real time with every smile.
Welcome to the neighborhood
A Dental Home Built Around Your Family
Northside Pediatric Dentistry was built to feel like your neighborhood dentist — not just another stop on the calendar. Dr. Minjoo Sanker and our team want to know your children by name, so every visit feels a little more familiar than the last.
We put a strong focus on oral hygiene education, so families leave every visit with habits that make the next one easier — a small adventure in healthy smiles, right here in Ann Arbor.
Why Ann Arbor Families Choose Northside
A strong focus on oral hygiene
We spend real time teaching families the everyday habits that keep smiles healthy between visits, not just treating what comes up.
Comfort built into every visit
Blankets, pillows, books, headphones, a toy corner, and a wall of activities help every child feel more at home from the moment they arrive.
Highlighted Services
Care for Every Stage of Your Child’s Smile
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Pediatric Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, fillings, and sealants that restore a tooth’s shape and function.
Pediatric Dental Sedation
Dental visits can feel overwhelming for some children, especially when they are anxious, have a sensitive gag reflex, or need a longer procedure. Pediatric dental sedation can make treatment feel more manageable while helping your child receive the care they need safely and comfortably.
Preventative Treatment
Preventive dental care helps protect your child’s teeth from cavities, discomfort, and more complex dental problems. At Northside Pediatric Dentistry in Ann Arbor, Dr. Minjoo Sanker and our team provide preventive care designed around your child’s age, needs, schedule, and comfort level.
Emergency Pediatric Dentistry
A dental emergency can be stressful for both children and parents. If your child chips a tooth, develops severe tooth pain, or sustains a mouth injury, prompt dental care can help relieve discomfort and protect their oral health.
Special Needs Dentistry
Extra time and patience for children who need a different pace.
Pediatric Dental Exams & Cleanings
Regular dental exams and cleanings help protect your child’s smile and make it easier to catch small concerns before they become bigger problems. At Northside Pediatric Dentistry in Ann Arbor, Dr. Minjoo Sanker and our team focus on making each visit calm, educational, and easy to understand.
Adventure throughout Michigan
Every Family Is Welcome Here
From the Huron River trails to the shores of Lake Michigan, we love that our patients come from every corner of this state — and every kind of family. All backgrounds and all diversity are welcome at Northside Pediatric Dentistry.
We keep our fees simple, too: we accept cash, check, and credit or debit cards, so there are no surprises when you check out.
Get to Know Dr. Minjoo Sanker
Dr. Minjoo leads Northside Pediatric Dentistry with a simple goal: to know every child who walks through the door, and to make sure every family feels like part of the neighborhood.
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What Ann Arbor Families Are Saying
Real families, real visits — a few notes from our neighbors.
“Dr. Minjoo Sanker was great! Took my highly anxious child and relaxed her and made her visit super easy and successful!”
“Great experience! Dr. Minjoo was amazing — so fast but thorough with our little one!”
“Dr. Minjoo is awesome! She is so good with my six-year-old, and doesn’t get frazzled with his anxiety and tears.”
“Dr. Minjoo did an excellent job on a tooth extraction for our very nervous eleven-year-old. Our daughter was really surprised how quickly and easily it went.”
“My son is a very anxious kid when it comes to doctors and dentists. Dr. Minjoo was so soothing and gentle, and took her time explaining everything to him.”
“I wanted to thank Dr. Minjoo Sanker — she was so professional, kind, and patient with my daughter getting crowns put in her teeth! She was wonderful making sure to walk her through the process.”
“We absolutely love the experience and their care. Dr. Minjoo goes above and beyond. We also love all staff. They are very nice, caring, and very professional.”
“Dr. Minjoo Sanker was awesome. I appreciate her for getting me in fast. My son got the care he needed same day!”
“Dr. Minjoo is the best! So skilled and so sweet and keeps the kids distracted and comfortable!”
“My daughter was happy and I was happy too as a mother. Dr. Minjoo and her assistant treat my daughter like their own child very warm.”
“Very sweet staff and a wonderful experience. Very convenient, love the location, plenty of parking and just an overall wonderful experience for my daughters first dental visit.”
“I can't believe how patient and sweet she is. I felt so bad with how terrible my daughter was acting but she really is a rockstar. Unbelievable how kind and nurturing she is.”
“My 10 year old son has anxiety when going to the dentist and the staff was very patient and caring. Dr. Minjoo took the time to answer my questions and set up a treatment plan that was best for my son.”
“Would highly recommend. Dr. Minjoo is great with children and the staff is top notch. They all took great care of my daughter.”
“Both ladies were so sweet and greeted us so warmly. The hygienist and Dr. Minjoo was loving and patient and explained everything so clearly.”
“To say they were wonderful is an understatement! Dr. Minjoo walked my son through every single detail of what she was doing in terms he could understand and checked in with him repeatedly.”
“If I could give a million stars I would! Everyone was amazing. They explained everything to my son, showed him what they were going to do and what each instrument was.”
“The team here is outstanding. They were all so kind, patient, and guided us through the whole produced. Dr. Minjoo would pause and take a break when she knew it was getting overwhelming for my son.”
“Dr. Minjoo was so sweet and patient with my child. My daughter was so nervous but she was able to calm her down. I am truly grateful for the Dentist and her assistants.”
“Dr. Minjoo walked into the room with a very calm demeanor which immediately put my kid at ease. She went over and beyond making sure he knew what was happening and explained every step of the way.”