Dr. Annikka was born in Alaska and grew up in Sammamish, WA. She is passionate about helping children maintain a healthy, beautiful smile from birth to adolescence. Dr. Annikka will work with you to develop a comprehensive prevention and treatment plan that fits your child’s needs. Her goal is for your child to feel comfortable and happy while receiving exceptional care.

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She received her Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology with a focus on community health and health disparities from Stanford University. She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, graduating with high honors. She completed an additional 2 years of extensive training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Florida and Shands Hospital, treating patients in-office, under sedation, and in the operating room.

Dr. Annikka is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, and a recipient of a prestigious Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award, scoring in the top 3% of all candidates who took the ABPD written board examination. 

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When she is not practicing pediatric dentistry, Dr. Annikka enjoys traveling with her family, playing video games, wake surfing, and weightlifting. She loves animals and has one cat, named Korin.

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We are delighted to have Dr. Annikka as part of the HKD team.