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Dr. Oscar Padilla, DDS

Pediatric Dentistry

NPI: 1669478863

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Contact Information

Address

3200 S UNIVERSITY DR
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIV. COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE
Davie, FL 33328

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Patient Rating

4.7/ 5.0(2 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Oscar Padilla is a pediatric dentist in Davie, FL, with 21 years of experience caring for children's dental health. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Padilla specializes in working with children who have special healthcare needs, autism spectrum disorders, and disabilities, bringing both clinical skill and compassion to every patient. As a professor and chair of pediatric dentistry at Nova Southeastern University, he trains the next generation of dentists to provide excellent, caring dental care. He is accepting new patients and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and other professional organizations.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • D.D.S., Doctor of Dental Surgery from Columbia University
  • Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Columbia University

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 06/22/2005

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric DentistrySpecial Healthcare Needs populationsAutism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)Children with disabilities

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry
  • Florida Dental Association
  • American Dental Education Association

Beyond the Office

Chair - Pediatric Dentistry/Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine

Supervises clinical care for patients serviced by the HRSA Pediatric Residency Dental Training Grant at NSU College of Dental Medicine since 2011

Faculty at Columbia University and Nova Southeastern University

Postgraduate Director at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, New York

Fellowship with United Cerebral Palsy of America (1997)

Works with interdisciplinary teams at multiple clinical settings (KID clinic, MSC clinic, Joe DiMaggio clinic)

Trains pre-doctoral and post-doctoral students

Enjoys cars and loves animals

Enjoys travelling

Enjoys movies and eating out

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