Bites Odontopediatría

Our story

Bites Pediatric Dentistry

Bites was born out of a conviction shared by three friends and dentists: that a child's visit to the dentist should be an unforgettable experience, one that builds a friendly relationship with dentistry from the very beginning.

We are Pablo Atria, Camila Sampaio and Florencia Nogueira. Pablo and Camila are Clinical Assistant Professors at NYU College of Dentistry: Pablo makes sure everything runs smoothly. He brings new technologies and the most innovative materials into the clinic. Camila leads pediatric and adolescent orthodontics at Bites as Invisalign Diamond Provider. Florencia is a pediatric dentist and Bites' Clinical Director: she makes sure your child's experience at the clinic is the best possible, from infancy onwards. Dental surgeon from Universidad de Chile, with a pediatric-dentistry specialty from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and additional training in nitrous-oxide conscious sedation (UIC, Spain) and dental laser (Brazil).

We founded Bites in Vitacura, Santiago, because we believe children always deserve the best experience, the most innovative treatment and a warm welcome. All of it for what drives us: healthy, happy smiles from the start.

Leadership and founders

Three co-founders. Two goals: warm, quality care.

Dr. Pablo J. Atria

Dr. Pablo J. Atria

Co-founder · Co-director

Co-founder and co-director of Bites. Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU College of Dentistry. Pablo keeps everything running smoothly: he brings new technologies and the most innovative materials into the clinic.

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Dr. Camila S. Sampaio

Dr. Camila S. Sampaio

Co-founder · Orthodontist

Co-founder of Bites and treating orthodontist for pediatric and adolescent patients at the clinic. Invisalign Diamond Provider.

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Dr. Florencia María Nogueira Ferrada

Dr. Florencia María Nogueira Ferrada

Co-founder · Pediatric Dentist · Clinical Director

Dr. Florencia Nogueira is a pediatric dentist and Clinical Director of Bites. A pioneer of laser pediatric dentistry in Chile, dedicated to creating positive experiences for the youngest patients, from infancy onwards.

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Clinical team: who treats your child

Our pediatric dentists and orthodontist treat children in consultation. Together, we make up the team your family will meet.

Dr. Florencia María Nogueira Ferrada

Dr. Florencia María Nogueira Ferrada

Co-founder · Pediatric Dentist · Clinical Director

Dr. Florencia Nogueira is a pediatric dentist and Clinical Director of Bites. A pioneer of laser pediatric dentistry in Chile, dedicated to creating positive experiences for the youngest patients, from infancy onwards.

Dr. Bernardita Astaburuaga Coddou

Dr. Bernardita Astaburuaga Coddou

Orthodontics & Orthopedics

Orthodontics and Orthopedics specialist with a diploma in Pediatric Dentistry. Focuses on malocclusion prevention and long-term functional wellness, combining classic techniques with Invisalign for children and adults.

Dr. Claudia Valenzuela Leal

Dr. Claudia Valenzuela Leal

Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry specialist dedicated to comprehensive care for children and their families. Specializes in preventive dentistry, nitrous oxide conscious sedation, complex rehabilitations, and laser frenectomies.

How we think about pediatric dentistry

We do not believe in the traditional clinic model for children. Bites is a boutique practice: a single location in Vitacura, staffed by specialists who know the patient by name, in a space designed specifically for children to experience as an adventure. We prioritize prevention, an integrated approach (sleep, breathing, habits) and technology that reduces fear: dental laser, nitrous-oxide conscious sedation, desensitization protocols.

Training and evidence

  • Two of the three founders are Clinical Assistant Professors at NYU College of Dentistry.
  • Over 95 peer-reviewed scientific publications (Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, among others).
  • Camila S. Sampaio: Invisalign Diamond Provider, three consecutive years.
  • Florencia Nogueira: Pediatric dentist certified by the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, registered with the Superintendencia de Salud.
  • Pediatric sleep-medicine protocols with Dr. María Luisa López.
  • Integrated approach to oral microbiota, diet and habits, because your child's dental health is inseparable from overall development.
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