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.
  • Needle-free dentistry — Many fillings and crowns can be completed comfortably without shots.
  • Airway & tongue-tie care — Supportive, evidence-based evaluations and referrals when appropriate.
  • Autism-friendly care — Sensory-aware appointments and individualized pacing to help every child feel safe.
  • The Dean’s Community Health Service Award
  • Eric B. Bystrom, Memorial OKU Award
  • Caries Disease Management Award First place
  • Charles, Charles, Jr. and Joe Sweet Pedodontics Award Excellence in dentistry for children
  • Omega Kappa Upsilon honor society
  • Tau Kappa Omega honor society
  • Phi Kappa Phi honor society
Dr. Freelove is a proud Sammamish native who enjoys the outdoors and spending summer days on Lake Sammamish. Her favorite activity is wakesurfing, which inspired the practice logo that shows her French bulldog Napoleon riding a wave.
She and her husband also enjoy tackling DIY projects, exploring local spots such as Snoqualmie Falls and Beaver Lake Park, and trying new restaurants.
At home, life is full with their two French bulldogs, Napoleon and Louis, their cat, and a new baby girl. In quieter moments she enjoys baking cookies, testing new recipes, playing video games, and practicing Spanish.
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.