About

Dr. Anderson was born and raised in Lakewood, Washington. Her and her husband’s families trace their roots in the South Puget Sound area back to the late 1800s and early 1910s.

Dr. Anderson graduated from Bellarmine Preparatory School in Tacoma, then attended California Lutheran University, earning her bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in 2005. She then attended A.T. Still University - Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, graduating with her dental degree and a Certificate of Dental Public Health in 2009.

Before becoming a pediatric dentist, Dr. Anderson spent nearly 10 years providing dental care to underserved populations, including large immigrant, refugee, and migrant communities. In 2018, she completed her pediatric dental residency through the NYU Langone-Yakima program, as well as the LEND Fellowship through the University of Washington. She obtained her board certification in 2019, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD), and maintains hospital privileges at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital.

After working as a pediatric specialist in private practice and tribal health, Dr. Anderson’s unique experiences and training motivated her to open Tacoma Pediatric Dentistry. With experience serving patients of all backgrounds, from all walks of life, with a wide variety of dental needs, our office was created to fill a void in the community. With her compassionate and patient approach to pediatric dental care, she’s here to serve you and your family in a warm and inclusive environment.

When she’s not working at Tacoma Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Anderson loves spending time with her husband Ryan and their three young children, most of which is spent as a spectator at youth sporting events. She also loves cooking, canning, and is a big Oregon football fan, Go Ducks!

Dr. Anderson is actively involved in organized dentistry. She is the Immediate Past President of the Washington State Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, was accepted into the prestigious AAPD Leadership Institute, and is a member of the Evergreen Pediatric Dentistry Study Club.

Dr. Webb limits her scope of practice to children with special healthcare needs. She went to UCLA for dental school, and then underwent a three-year pediatric residency at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital. During this time, she also obtained an MS in dentistry and an MA in bioethics. She has also completed an MS in recreational therapy from Indiana University and earned a certificate in professional coaching from UC Davis.

Throughout her training and clinical practice, Dr. Webb has focused on caring for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, sensory issues, and infants and children with cleft lip and palate. She’s a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), and has served on its Committee On Special Needs since 2010, including a five-year stint as the committee chair.

Dr. Webb is also the co-author of the textbook Dental Care for Children with Special Needs. And in 2020, she was the recipient of the AAPD’s prestigious Album Award, which is given to pediatric dentists who devote their careers to improving the oral health of children with special healthcare needs.

More personally, Dr. Webb also has two sisters who have Down Syndrome, so along with her clinical education and professional training, she has a deep, personal knowledge of the challenges facing special needs patients. Her perspective, compassion, and depth of expertise make Dr. Webb the ideal choice for treating patients with special needs.

Your Child’s Experience

Once we welcome you and your child into the office, we’ll have you fill out a few forms. Then, when it’s time for your little one’s visit, we’ll bring them back to one of our comfy pediatric operatories and you can enjoy our beautiful views.

During routine exams and treatment, you’re always welcome to stay with your little one throughout their whole visit! Once they're settled, one of our caring dental assistants will clean, floss, and polish your child’s pearly whites. This keeps their smile bright and helps protect against cavities, too.

Dr. Anderson or Dr. Webb will then perform a comprehensive exam to assess your child’s oral health. This exam will also include X-rays, which will be reviewed to look for any hidden oral health problems that can’t be seen during a visual exam.

After the cleaning and exam is all finished, we will send you and your little one home with a goodie bag of dental essentials! If Dr. Anderson or Dr. Webb notices an issue with your child’s oral health, they’ll discuss it with you and develop a treatment plan.

What To Bring

We recommend bringing whatever your child needs to feel safe and comfortable, including comfort items like blankets or stuffed animals. You’ll also need:

• Your ID
• A method of payment like a debit or credit card
• Your insurance card, if applicable
• Past dental records, if available
• Health history, if available