The top rated and reviewed Pediatric Dental and Orthodontic team in Southern California
Our Pediatric Dentists
Eric Dixon DDS
Stephanie Dixon DDS
Howard Dixon DDS, MS
Kimberly Sauer, DDS
Rachel Swimmer DDS
Our Pediatric Dentists
Eric Dixon, DDS
Dr. Eric Dixon is a San Diego native and a Torrey Pines High School alumnus (Go Falcons!). He earned a BS degree in Neurobiology from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN in May of 1998. In June, 2001 Eric received his Doctor of Dental Science Degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco and was recognized with the school's top honor for treatment of pediatric patients.
Eric completed his Pediatric Dental training at the University of California at Los Angeles, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Eric has volunteered as a board member of the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, San Diego County Dental Society and the California Pediatric Dental Research Conference.
Eric is also on the UCSD Share the Care Dental Advisory Board and is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UCSD.
Eric also volunteers with International Health Emissaries, bringing much needed dental care to the underprivileged children of the third world.
Eric married Dr. Stephanie Dixon in 2004, and enjoys spending time with his two sons, skateboarding, skiing, soccer, fishing and travel.
Eric is a member of:
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Diego County Dental Society
American Association of Pediatric Dentistry
California Society of Pediatric Dentistry
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
California Pedodontic Research Conference
Stephanie Dixon, DDS
Dr. Stephanie Dixon received a Biology degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in May of 1996. In June, 2001 she received her Doctor of Dental Science Degree from the University of California at Los Angeles, School of Dentistry. There she was awarded with multiple honors for her care of children, including the school’s top honor.
Stephanie completed her Pediatric Dental training at the University of California at Los Angeles where she served as the Chief Resident of the department. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Stephanie is very involved with philanthropy, both locally and throughout the world. She sits on the board of the YMCA in San Diego, and has helped raise funds for to build the new Copley YMCA.
Stephanie volunteered with the California Dental Association’s “CDA Cares” program in San Diego which helped treat the underserved population of San Diego that was in desperate need of dental care.
Stephanie also volunteers with International Health Emissaries, bringing much needed dental care to the underprivileged children of the third world.
Stephanie married Dr Eric Dixon in 2004, and enjoys raising her family in San Diego, visiting friends and family in Reno, NV and traveling around the world.
Stephanie is a member of:
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Diego County Dental Society
American Association of Pediatric Dentistry
California Society of Pediatric Dentistry
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
California Pedodontic Research Conference
International Health Emmissaries
Howard Dixon, DDS MS
Dr. Howard Dixon received his Doctor of Dental Science Degree and Masters in Clinical Dentistry from Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI. He founded San Diego Pediatric Dental Group in 1970. Pediatric Dentistry is his passion and he dedicates his time to staying on the forefront of the profession.
Dr. Dixon is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and has held numerous leadership positions in local and statewide dental associations. He actively volunteers with International Health Emissaries to provide quality dental care to less fortunate children worldwide, enjoys book clubs and traveling with his wife, Donna. He is the proud father of 5 children and grandfather of 11 Grandchildren.
Howard is a member of:
Kimberly Sauer, DDS
Dr. Kim Sauer received her Doctor of Dental Science Degree from University of Missouri, Kansas City. She is a Senior Staff member at Rady Children’s Hospital and is proud to have served our country as a Dental Officer in the U.S. Navy. Dr. Sauer has been a part of the Dixon Dental Services family since 1996, and we are honored by her dedication to her patients. Dr. Sauer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
When not at work, she devotes her time to raising her five children, staying active with their interests and sports. When time allows, Dr. Sauer enjoys hiking, camping, and water sports.
Kim is a member of:
Rachel Swimmer, DDS
Dr. Rachel T. Swimmer is so thankful and excited to be a part of the team here at San Diego Pediatric Dental Group! Dr. Rachel is a board certified pediatric dentist, a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and a member of the local San Diego Association of Pediatric Dentistry, a professional organization dedicated to high quality pediatric oral care through continuing education and outreach. Dr. Rachel wants to bring excitement to oral health and pediatric dentistry by creating relationships of mutual learning, trust, and respect with children and their families.
Dr. Rachel was born in California, but grew up on the completely opposite coast in Flushing, Queens and Long Island, New York. For undergraduate study, she attended Duke University in North Carolina. Dr. Rachel went on to complete her Doctorate of Dental Medicine at Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine in New Jersey and was inducted into the national dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Dr. Rachel also completed her specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Rutgers where she served as Chief resident.
Dr. Rachel and her husband feel so blessed to be expecting their first child this summer! In her spare time, Dr. Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband and family, crocheting, reading, and binge-watching television shows!