Torrance Pediatric Dentistry + Orthodontics

Our Story Is Simple.

Team up with the brightest leaders in the fields of pediatric dentistry and orthodontics to provide compassionate care for the children of the South Bay.

Since our founding, more than 30 years ago, we have never strayed from our core values to nurture a lifelong attitude of maintaining excellent oral health. We believe that the sheer pleasure of experiencing great pediatric care should lead the march toward a healthier, happier life.

At TPDO, we simply love what we do and our experienced and talented team knows exactly how to make every child feel empowered about their oral health.


Our Doctors.

Dr. Richard Spaulding - Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Spaulding is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California. He earned his masters degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and his doctor of dental surgery degree from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. He completed his postgraduate residency in pediatric dentistry at Children's Medical Center-Dallas/Baylor College of Dentistry with a medical staff appointment at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. He is a member of the hospital staff at Torrance Memorial Medical Center.

Dr. Sepideh Ariarad - Orthodontist

Dr. Ariarad received her undergraduate degree from UCLA. She earned her masters degree in oral biology and her doctor of dental surgery degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry. She completed her postgraduate residency in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.

Dr. Kenneth Greenstadt - Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Greenstadt received his undergraduate degree and doctor of dental surgery degree from UCLA. He completed his postgraduate residency in pediatric dentistry at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He is a member of the hospital staff at both Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital. He is a member of the teaching faculty in the department of pediatric dentistry at the UCLA School of Dentistry with a medical staff appointment at the Ronald Reagan-UCLA Medical Center.