Pediatric Dentistry Practitioners in Florida

Miami (56)Tampa (44)Orlando (32)Jacksonville (31)Gainesville (29)
Naples (28)Boca Raton (21)Plantation (21)Pembroke Pines (20)Coral Springs (17)Davie (17)Doral (15)Lakeland (15)Brandon (13)Hollywood (12)Fort Myers (11)Jupiter (11)Palm Harbor (11)Tallahassee (11)Winter Park (11)Coral Gables (10)Saint Petersburg (10)Sarasota (10)Bradenton (9)Hialeah (9)Vero Beach (9)Wellington (9)Lake Mary (8)Weston (8)Boynton Beach (7)Orange Park (7)Palm Beach Gardens (7)Aventura (6)Melbourne (6)Miami Lakes (6)Panama City (6)Pensacola (6)Riverview (6)Wesley Chapel (6)Clearwater (5)Clermont (5)Coconut Creek (5)Fort Lauderdale (5)Homestead (5)Lake Worth (5)Stuart (5)Sunrise (5)West Palm Beach (5)Altamonte Springs (4)Bonita Springs (4)Delray Beach (4)Jonesville (4)Lakewood Ranch (4)Land O Lakes (4)Lutz (4)Maitland (4)New Port Richey (4)Ocala (4)Port Orange (4)Port Saint Lucie (4)Port St Lucie (4)Saint Johns (4)South Miami (4)Wilton Manors (4)Cape Coral (3)Estero (3)Fleming Island (3)Immokalee (3)Miami Beach (3)Miramar (3)Niceville (3)North Miami Beach (3)Palm Coast (3)Palmetto Bay (3)Pompano Beach (3)Royal Palm Beach (3)Saint Augustine (3)St Augustine (3)St Petersburg (3)Venice (3)Windermere (3)Winter Garden (3)

Learn more about Pediatric Dentistry Practitioners

A pediatric dentist specializes in the dental needs of children and adolescents. Pediatric dentists focus on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity (mouth, teeth and gums) and the maxillofacial area (head, neck, face and jaw). Pediatric dentists also maintain the function and appearance of these areas. The overall goal of pediatric dentists is to help their patients maintain a healthy mouth, teeth and gums and establish healthy, lifelong oral habits.

A pediatric dentist typically:

 

  • Evaluates the patient's dental and medical history and performs an oral and dental exam

  • Educates patients about dental conditions and diseases, good oral hygiene, and oral disease prevention

  • Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests, such as X-rays and saliva tests

  • Prescribes medications, including antibiotics and pain medications

  • Diagnoses oral and maxillofacial diseases and conditions based on an evaluation of tests and exams

  • Provides preventive oral and dental care including dental cleanings and fluoride treatments

  • Treats various oral and maxillofacial diseases and conditions including tooth decay, gum disease, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder

  • Works closely with other dental specialists and doctors as needed to ensure optimal care

A pediatric dentist may also be known by the following terms: pedodontist, kids dentist, dentist for children, children's dentist, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).

There are 733 specialists practicing Pediatric Dentistry in Florida with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 42 hospitals in Florida with affiliated Pediatric Dentistry specialists, including Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital and Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.