Dr. Mario Jose Martinez, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1093925133
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Dr. Mario Martinez is a board-certified pediatric dentist serving South Miami with nearly 20 years of experience caring for children's teeth and gums. He completed his dental degree at the University of Iowa and a specialized pediatric dentistry program at Lutheran Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Martinez is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and has been a staff dentist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital for over 15 years, even serving as Chief of the Dental Department. He focuses on making dental care comfortable for kids, with special training in nitrous oxide techniques for pediatric patients. Dr. Martinez is accepting new patients and is proud to serve his South Miami community, where he was born and raised.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- University of Iowa (Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1998)
- University of Florida (Bachelor's of Science in Advertising, 1993)
- Lutheran Medical Center (Pediatric Dentistry Residency, 2-year, Chief Resident second year)
Board Certifications
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry - Certified
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 05/23/2007
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Florida Dental Association
- Florida Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- Rivera Dental Study Club (former President)
- South Dade Dental Study Club (former President)
Awards & Recognition
- Dean's Leadership Award (University of Iowa, senior year)
Beyond the Office
Staff at Nicklaus Children's Hospital for over 15 years
Former Chief of the Dental Department at Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Served on the Medical Executive Committee at Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Teaching at NYU's College of Dentistry during residency
Lectured locally and internationally on Pediatric Dentistry
2009 lecture at Caribbean Dental Conference in Barbados
Raised in Miami, FL
Attended Christopher Columbus High School (class of 1988)
Married to wife Arlene
Has two daughters and one son
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