Pediatric dental specialist in South Miami FL
Smyleee Rating
Excellent
Sunset Drive in South Miami, ZIP 33143, is a major east-west corridor in one of Miami-Dade's most established suburban communities — a city-within-a-city of approximately 12,000 residents that has maintained its character through decades of South Florida's growth. The 5975 Sunset Drive address in Suite 301 places Dr. Bob Pediatric Dentist in a professional office building in the heart of South Miami's commercial district, close to Baptist Health South Florida's South Miami Hospital campus and the Dadeland-area retail and medical cluster.
Dr. Bob Pediatric Dentist specializes in children's dentistry — a distinct clinical specialty that requires post-doctoral training beyond the DDS or DMD degree, focused on the unique developmental, behavioral, and anatomical considerations of treating patients from infancy through adolescence. The nickname-based name "Dr. Bob" signals the practice's orientation toward approachability and child comfort — a pediatric dentist who builds patient trust through a personable identity that reduces the fear many young patients bring to dental appointments.
Pediatric dentistry encompasses the full spectrum of dental care for children at every developmental stage: first dental visits and infant oral health assessments, cleaning and fluoride treatments for toddlers and preschoolers, sealant application to protect newly erupted permanent molars, cavity fillings in primary and permanent teeth, space maintainers to preserve arch space after early primary tooth loss, and monitoring of developing bite and jaw growth through adolescence.
Dental cleaning for pediatric patients is adapted to each child's age and developmental stage — the cleaning technique, the instrument selection, and the behavioral management approach all adjust to make the appointment productive rather than traumatic. Building positive dental experiences in childhood is among the most effective interventions for lifelong oral health, as patients who develop dental comfort in childhood are statistically more likely to maintain consistent care as adults.
South Miami's residential community of established families and professionals represents a strong catchment for a quality pediatric dental practice. The Suite 301 location on Sunset Drive is accessible by car from South Miami, Pinecrest, Coral Gables, and the surrounding neighborhoods, with parking available in the medical office building's lot.
Dr. Bob Pediatric Dentist, Suite 301, 5975 Sunset Dr, South Miami FL 33143 — specialist pediatric dentistry in South Miami near Baptist Health's South Miami Hospital campus.
Best Known For
Pediatric Dentistry
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday(Today) | Closed |
Pediatric dentistry covers the care a growing smile needs — first visits, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, and gentle cavity treatment for children.
Professional dental cleanings remove the plaque and tartar that brushing misses, protecting the gums and helping the dentist catch early decay.
Smyleee Rating
Excellent
381 reviews
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Dr. Bob and his staff make it so warm and welcoming for kids that they actually enjoy going to the dentist. The office itself is amazing and has rooms designed for families so you can have more than one child seen at a time. Every time we go they are super busy, but we are called within minutes of our appointment time. I can’t recommend Dr. Bob and his staff enough!
Excellent experience! The staff is very professional and welcoming, the office has modern equipment, and the service was fast and efficient. Parking is convenient, which makes the visit even easier. Highly recommend this dental office!
Doctor Bob and his staff are simply the best. My daughter was terrified to go to her first dentist visit, and she did amazing thanks to the patience of the Dental Assistant Claudia and the whole team. She left with rewards and a BIG smile for doing such a good job. We have tried other dental offices in Miami and no one could get my daughter in the chair. Claudia got my daughter through her whole cleaning! Thank you team!
I grew up fearing dentists so as a mom, it was very important for me that my daughter's first experience with a dentist wasn't traumatic or painful. The staff, Christina, and Dr. Bob were all so professional, courteous, informative and kind. She got to watch The Smurfs while getting her tiny teeth cleaned and went home with a balloon and a goodie bag. It doesn't get better than this. Dr. Bob gave us a great dental treatment plan and the overall experience was amazing. Thank you so much!
Excellent! This is my second time in Dr Bob’s office with my 14 months old baby and both times we’ve had a great experience. Dr. Bob is very kind and patient with kids and also all the girls that work with him are super friendly and know how to deal with kids. Today I took my baby for a follow up and cleaning and he let them do the check up, cleaning and xray without crying. The office is spotless and kid friendly. I would recommended Dr Bob to anyone with kids.
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