For families
Why me & my expertise
Why families choose me, how I care for children with special healthcare needs, and what to expect from a visit.
Pediatric dentist · Virginia Beach & Chesapeake
Board-certified pediatric dentist serving children from birth to 18 years. I provide comprehensive dental care for all children, with specialized expertise in treating those with special healthcare needs.
Three offices · Office hours 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Accepting new patients

Board certifiedDiplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
My focus
I see children from birth to 18: check-ups and cleanings, fillings and crowns, and the everyday habits that keep teeth healthy.
I also specialize in caring for children with special healthcare needs, including autism. It’s the care other dentists and physicians refer to me for, and our team is trained and equipped for it. For cleanings and treatment I can use nitrous oxide (laughing gas), a mild sedative that helps children relax while they stay awake.
Everything I provideWhere to start
For families
Why families choose me, how I care for children with special healthcare needs, and what to expect from a visit.
For referring professionals
The children I see, my training, and the phone number for each office.
About & credentials
My training at UCLA and Rutgers, my board certification, and how I care for every child.
I treat every child as I would my own—with patience, compassion, and care tailored to their individual needs.
Google reviews
All eight reviews, word for word as families wrote them on Google.
Dr. Ankita and Ms.Joanne are amazing! My son was a little nervous but they explained everything they were doing and put him at ease.
Dr. Ankita Warkhankar is amazing. … She is very attentive, caring and friendly. She made sure my daughter was at ease every step of the way. I would refer her to anyone. …
I love the new office and all the staff are sweet and caring. Such a friendly and great environment for kids and Dr. Ankita is amazing!
Wow wow wow! What an awesome experience! … Dr Ankita Warkhankar was amazing and thorough with their exam. Can not say enough good things about this practice. … 10/10 recommend
Dr. Ankita and her assistant Ms. Joanne were incredibly kind and patient with my son, who is usually very sensitive to dental work. They took the time to explain everything to him in a gentle and reassuring way, which helped ease his anxiety. …
Today was our first visit, and my twins and I had a wonderful experience. … Our hygienist, McKenzie, and Dr. Ankita were both fantastic! We look forward to coming back.
Dr. Ankita is absolutely wonderful. The dental technicians are top tier. … Bring your children here, you won't be disappointed! I give 10/5 stars!
Love this office. … Dr ankita and her girls are fast and friendly. Wouldn't take my kids anywhere else. New office is beautiful.
Where I practice
Monday
Tuesday & Thursday
Wednesday
Offices of Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics · Office hours 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Call whichever office suits you · We accept United Concordia, MetLife, Cigna Total, Delta Dental PPO and Premier, and Aetna PPO — other PPO plans can be filed, though we’re out of network for those.
Book a visit
Office hours are 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. When you call, tell the team about your child’s needs so I can plan the visit around them.