Dr. Danielle Goodman was born and raised in Newport Beach, CA. After graduation from Harbor Day School and Sage Hill School, she traveled to the east coast to complete her undergraduate education at Tufts University, where she graduated magna cum laude. Dr. Goodman went on to obtain a Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at the University of Southern California, where she earned numerous awards for humanitarianism, ethics, and academic achievement. She then completed her advanced training as a pediatric dentist at the University of Southern California, where she was a pediatric dental resident at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC).

Dr. Goodman first discovered her passion for pediatric dentistry as a patient of Dr. Hersch. Since the age of 14, she has known that she wanted to provide dental care to the children of Orange County. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, and the California Dental Association. In her final year of residency, Dr. Goodman was selected to serve as the Warren Brandli Intern, which gave her the opportunity to sit on the Board of Directors for the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Goodman enjoys working with children of all ages and providing positive dental experiences. She values treating underserved communities both locally and abroad. Her other passions include traveling, exploring local hiking trails, golfing, practicing yoga, and spending time with her niece and nephews. Dr. Goodman lives in Irvine with her husband, Zach.