Our Doctors
Our doctors are highly trained and experienced specialists. They are also warm, friendly, very patient, and dedicated to helping children. Every pediatric dentist in our office has had 2 to 3 years of additional training, just to work with children! Our dentists are also board certified, which is obtained after demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and experience for delivering quality patient outcomes. Certification status is maintained annually with continued education.
Along with our caring and skilled support team, our doctors’ goal is to establish patients’ comfort in the dental environment. This ensures children grow up with optimal oral health and empowered to maintain a lifetime of healthy smiles!
Helen Mo, DMD, MS
board-certified pediatric dentist
Education
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Undergraduate at Cornell University
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Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of Pennsylvania
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Certificate of Pediatric Dentistry & Master's of Science (MS) at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
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Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
About Dr. Helen
Dr. Helen Mo earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She obtained her Certificate of Pediatric Dentistry and Master of Science at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). In residency, she focused her interests on treating children with autism and founded a dental desensitization program for these children. She currently works as a faculty member at UCSF, where she oversees this clinic. Her research with the clinic has been published in multiple dental journals.
A leader and active in the pediatric dental community. Dr. Helen volunteers as Director for the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry (CSPD), which is an organization devoted to advancing the oral health of the children of California. She was invited by the White House Office of Public Engagement to work as an oral health consultant as part of a larger public health initiative. Over the years, she has devoted her time to serving children in undeserved populations, including refugee groups in Philadelphia, the special needs community, and mission trips abroad.
Dr. Helen is also a creator in the field of dentistry. She has been featured for her oral health education on social media (@the.dentistmom with over a quarter million followers) in Good Morning America, the Daily Mail, and across multiple news outlets. Professionally, she was highlighted for her achievements by multiple organizations including the American Dental Association. She has also published a book with Lovevery, an award-winning children’s toy company, titled “Olivia Goes to the Dentist” to help prepare children for their dental visits.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Helen enjoys spending time with her husband Allan, her two children Olivia and Cameron, and their golden doodle, Kingston.
Dr. Helen’s mission is to treat every child who steps into our office with the same compassion and quality of care that she would for her own family. She looks forward to getting to know your child and your family at your next dental visit!
Jennifer LaRocque, DDS
board-certified pediatric dentist
Education
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Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Pacific
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Certificate of Pediatric Dentistry at University of Southern California
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Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
About Dr. Jen
Dr. Jennifer LaRocque was born and raised in Southern California, earning a B.A. in Economics and Latin American Studies from UCLA. Late in her college career, she decided a career in healthcare was her true calling. While taking the prerequisite science courses between college and dental school, she worked as a high school math tutor and discovered her passion for working with kids.
After graduating from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco with her DDS degree, where she received the Charles Sweet Award for superior proficiency in the field of dentistry for children, she went on to earn her certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from USC. In 2003, she returned to the Bay Area with her husband and joined Pediatric Dentistry of Pleasant Hill in 2005.
Dr. Jen has worked as an advocate for kids in our county, as a volunteer dentist for Give Kids a Smile and serving on the board of the Children’s Dental Health Foundation of Contra Costa County for 13 years. She has volunteered at numerous local free dental clinics, as well as in Guatemala and Cambodia with her family through the organization Global Dental Relief.
Dr. Jen has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry for her commitment to volunteerism and community involvement. She is board certified and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Contra Costa Dental Society.
Dr. Jen deeply values the role she can play in children’s lives by providing positive dental experiences that can lead to a lifetime of dental health, as well as promoting a child’s confidence and contributing to their overall health and well- being. When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Jen enjoys running, reading, cooking, travel, and especially spending time with her husband, daughters Natalia and Julianna, and their mini goldendoodle, Livi.
Joanna Meekay, DDS, MS
board-certified pediatric dentist
Education
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Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Pacific
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General Practice Residency at New York University
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Certificate of Pediatric Dentistry & Master's of Science (MS) at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
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Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
About Dr. Joanna
Dr. Joanna Meekay is a 2017 graduate of the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. She then completed a general practice residency at NYU Langone - Brooklyn. After spending one cold winter in New York City, she came running back to the Bay area to complete her pediatric dental residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where she also obtained a M.S. in craniofacial sciences.
Dr. Joanna is a Northern California native and comes from a large Armenian household. She loves to take her mini poodle, Daphne, on walks in her neighborhood in San Francisco, catch up on podcasts, and play tennis. When she isn't trying new restaurants with friends in the city, you can find her playing hide-and-go seek with her 7 nieces and nephews!
Allan Wang, DMD, MS
orthodontist for children and teens
Education
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Undergraduate at Tufts University
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Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of Pennsylvania
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Certificate of Orthodontics & Master's of Science (MS) at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
About Dr. Allan
Dr. Allan received his bachelor’s degree from Tufts University in psychology and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Afterwards, he obtained his Certificate of Orthodontics and Master of Science at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). In residency, he served as Chief Resident of his class. He also conducted a research study to understand how modern diets have affected the development of our jaws.
Dr. Allan was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and raised in Massachusetts. He comes from a large dental family – his wife (Dr. Helen), mother, brother, sister-in-law, and cousin are all dentists! He grew up helping his family’s dental practice outside of Boston and fell in love with the field from an early age.
In his free time, Dr. Wang enjoys spending time with his two children Olivia and Cameron, his wonderful wife, and his goldendoodle Kingston. He also enjoys sports, watching movies, and rooting for the Warriors and 49ers.
Dr. Wang loves being an orthodontist and feels privileged to be a part of Pediatric Dentistry of Pleasant Hill.
Our Team Members
Our team has decades of experience, and are dedicated to provide the highest quality of care for our patients. They are passionate about what they do, and it shows with the enthusiasm and kindness they bring to the office every day!
