About Us

Dr. Rawlings is a dual specialist – one of only a few practitioners in the entire country with degrees and Board Certification in both pediatric dentistry and orthodontics.

Dr. Rawlings’ state-of-the-art technology dental practice sees children at 12 months based on the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.  Our “Great Smiles Begins at Birth Bibs” can be seen all over North County.  Patients and parents enjoy a level of considerate, personalized care that can only be found at our offices.  Look for “Dr. Rawlings’ Checked My Great Smile” T-shirts around town.  These children are part of our growing Cavity-Free Club.  In addition, for pediatric dental patients who may require orthodontic care as they grow older, having our specialty practice serve as both their dentist and orthodontist is both convenient and beneficial.  Ideally, a child’s first orthodontic evaluation should take place as early as age 6.

We know that selecting the right dentist is an important decision, and we thank you for your interest in our practice. We value our relationship with each patient above all else and offer a comprehensive level of care and professional expertise. We have been serving the community of North County for over 25 years, and our smiles can be seen all over town.

Dr. Rawlings

Dr. Rawlings has practiced in the Solana Beach/Encinitas communities since 1982. He is a Texas native who attended college at Southwestern University. He received his dental training from Baylor College of Dentistry, receiving his D.D.S. degree in 1974 and completing his pediatric dentistry specialty in 1976. Dr. Rawlings served three years in the U.S. Army from 1976 to 1979 practicing as a pediatric dentist while stationed in West Germany. Following his time in the military, he attended an orthodontic residency program at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, graduating in 1981.

He is one of a very small number of dentists in the U. S. board certified in both orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. Dr. Rawlings is a staff member at Children's Hospital in San Diego and also teaches in the pediatric residency program. In his spare time he is a trustee of Quail Botanical Gardens and enjoys restoring and driving classic automobiles.

Dr. Crystal

Dr. Crystal Angelopoulos is a Southern California native. She attended the University of California-Riverside where she received her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry.  Dr. Crystal completed her dental training at Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston Massachusetts, where she received her D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree with honors in 2001.  She completed her pediatric dental specialty training also at Harvard School of Dental Medicine/Children’s Hospital of Boston in 2003. Since graduation Dr. Crystal has worked in private practice in Arizona and California.

Dr. Crystal is happy to be back in Southern California.  She enjoys spending time outdoors and being with family and friends.