Meet Dr. Annikka Freelove, DDS

Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist • Top 3% Nationally • Sammamish Mom

American Board of Pediatric Dentistry — Board Certified
College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry — Diplomate
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry member
2019 Pugh Achievement Award
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Credentials at a Glance

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Awards & Memberships

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Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist

Kids Deserve Dentistry Without Fear

Growing up in Sammamish, Dr. Annikka always imagined pediatric care that felt welcoming, playful, and stress‑free. She has a special interest in minimally invasive dentistry and caries prevention.
After graduating in the top 5% at Stanford and completing dental school, she trained in pediatric dentistry at the University of Florida, focusing on behavior guidance and special‑needs care.
As a new mom to a baby girl, she brings empathy and practical insight to every visit. Her mission: turn dental fear into dental confidence, one high‑five at a time.
At Lake Sammamish Kids Dentistry - Pediatric Dentist in Sammamish WA, Dr. Annikka Freelove, DDS—board-certified pediatric dentist—smiles at the camera, wearing a white lab coat over a floral top with her long brown hair against a light background.