Top 10 · FL
Top Pediatric Dentists in Florida
Specialized care for infants, children, and teens. Curated top-10 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.
- In top list
- 10
- Medicare-enrolled
- 4
- HPSA shortage
- 1
Indexed density: 0.04 per 100K residents (population 23.37M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Denisse Lasanta, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
Tampa, FLMedicareView profileLissette R Bernal, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Winter Garden, FLMedicareView profileRichard Gyles, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Tampa, FLMedicareView profileKeren Elizabeth Castellucci, D.M.D.
Pediatric Dentist
Sebastian, FLMedicareView profile- HPSA
Elaine S. Martinez, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
Orange Park, FLView profile Dana M Busciglio Diaz, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
Lithia, FLView profileThomas Clark Silver, DMD, MS
Pediatric Dentist
St Petersburg, FLView profileJared Matthew Young, D.M.D.
Pediatric Dentist
Lighthouse Point, FLView profileJulie Mical Russo, D.M.D.
Pediatric Dentist
Clermont, FLView profileDavid Viorel Salar, D.M.D.
Pediatric Dentist
Boca Raton, FLView profile
Pediatric Dentists in other states
Nationwide overview →- AlaskaAK
- AlabamaAL
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- CaliforniaCA
- ColoradoCO
- ConnecticutCT
- District of ColumbiaDC
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- GeorgiaGA
- HawaiiHI
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- TexasTX
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- VirginiaVA
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- WashingtonWA
- WisconsinWI
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Other dental specialties in Florida
All Florida dentists →- General Dentists in FloridaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in FloridaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in FloridaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in FloridaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in FloridaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in FloridaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in FloridaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in FloridaDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in FloridaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in FloridaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in FloridaTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Oral Medicine Specialists in FloridaNon-surgical management of oral disease.
- Dentist (Other)s in FloridaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Pediatric Dentists in Florida: questions
How are these pediatric dentists in Florida ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 4 are Medicare-enrolled and 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do pediatric dentists in Florida accept Medicaid?
Florida's Medicaid program is Florida Medicaid. Specialist participation varies. We surface Medicare enrollment as a public-program proxy on each profile, but the only authoritative answer comes from the office and the Florida Medicaid provider directory (https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid).How do I check a pediatric dentist's license in Florida?
Use the Florida Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://floridasdentistry.gov/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.When should I see a pediatric dentist instead of a general dentist?
A child's first dental visit (recommended by age 1 or within 6 months of the first tooth); A child with significant dental anxiety or special needs; Concerns about thumb-sucking, pacifier use, or tooth-grinding.