Since 2012, Dr. Santos-Cordero has been recognized by her peers as one of America’s Top Dentists in Sarasota, Florida. To determine the top dentists list, local dentists and specialists in the Sarasota-Bradenton area were asked, “Who would you trust with your dental care?” The nomination pool included all dentists listed online with the American Dental Association. Voters considered factors such as experience, continuing education, patient care, adoption of new techniques and technologies, and treatment outcomes. After compiling responses, nominees were verified against state dental boards to ensure they held active licenses and were in good standing.
In a 2012 interview, Dr. Santos-Cordero shared, “Treating children is my vocation. Being recognized for my service to the community and patient care is an honor I truly appreciate. I hope to continue providing my patients with the same high-quality dental care I have had for the past 18 years.”
GIVE KIDS A SMILE
One day a year, one dedicated dental office, two compassionate dentists, 83 incredible volunteers, 48 generous corporate and community sponsors, 108 grateful patients, 688 essential dental procedures, and $72,925 in FREE DENTAL CARE!
At Dentistry for Children & Adolescents, giving back to the community we love is at the heart of what we do. Over the years, we’ve been honored to serve children from disadvantaged homes with limited access to care, providing them with dental exams, cleanings, X-rays, and necessary treatments. None of this would be possible without the amazing support of our volunteers and sponsors—thank you for making a difference year after year!
FREE collaborative learning experiences for healthcare providers in our community
At Dentistry for Children & Adolescents and Sarasota Tongue-Tie Solutions we believe in the true value of partnerships. Collaboration across the different specialty fields provides opportunities to learn from each other and make a long-lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.
Our FREE collaborative learning experiences for healthcare providers empower our healthcare community with knowledge and tools to help patients struggling with breathing difficulties, behavioral issues and other health problems that may have a dental root cause.
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Every year, our team has much fun educating children, parents and physicians in a variety of activities for the community. Our goal was to raise awareness about children’s dental needs and to provide the tools to achieve optimal oral health.
SARASOTA WOMEN’S EXPO
“There’s power in bringing women together to share ideas and learn from each other.”
Dr. Santos shared an inspirational message about the power of determination @srqwomensexpo 2024. The expo welcomed hundreds of women from the Sarasota-Bradenton area to celebrate the journey of remarkable individuals who inspire, lead, and make a lasting impact on the community. We are proud of Dr. Santos’ commitment to empowering women and fostering a community of support and growth.
DR. SANTOS GOES THE EXTRA MILE FOR A PATIENT
“As a pediatric dentist, I come in contact with some amazing children who have to endure the daily challenges of dealing with diabetes. This is not a condition that you can ignore and children have a hard time adjusting to a regimen that will keep them healthy. Having to monitor your blood sugar levels several times a day, making sure that you eat when you have to and avoid things that others are eating, taking insulin shots or dealing with a pump – not necessarily fun stuff when there is a huge pressure to be liked or accepted within your peers. I started bike riding a couple of years ago as a way to share some exercise and quality time with my husband and my boys. During the past few years, I have been riding at the Tour de Cure because it is the best thing I can do to help raise awareness and funds for the American Diabetes Association. This year, I took the 100-mile challenge to honor my patients who suffer from this terrible disease, in particular, a little girl named Hannah. My patient Hannah suffers from many other healthcare disabilities but the one that she struggles the most with is diabetes. However, if you knew her, you would never be able to tell. She is always happy and has a witty remark for everything you say. She loves to sing and has a sweet love for her younger siblings. Hannah’s positive attitude brings perspective to my life and makes me smile. I chose her as my inspiration for this ride because I wanted to be reminded of the reason why I am crazy enough to complete this challenge. After a certain amount of miles, my legs started to hurt and my mind wanted to take a shorter route but I had Hannah’s name on my handlebar to remind me that, despite her daily struggles, she can make others smile.”
RIDE TO REMEMBER
Dr. Santos’ family has been affected by Alzheimer’s disease and is now on a mission to find a cure for this horrible disease. Every year, they organize a bicycle ride to raise awareness, raise funds to help advance research and support local organizations who are directly involved with Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers. For more information, please visit www.ride2rememberalz.org.
TOGETHER WE BLOOM!
Dr. Santos is honored to support the Sarasota Healthy Start Coalition at their @TogetherWeBloom Annual Fundraiser!
Healthy Start Sarasota believes that every child deserves a healthy start. From prenatal care and education to post-natal support, they provide essential resources for families at every stage of the journey. Join us in supporting this incredible organization!
BREAST CANCER WALK
Our team believes in being involved in community activities that matter. We participate in the Making Strides against Cancer to celebrate the life and success of so many brave women who have been afflicted with this disease.
HALLOWEEN CANDY DRIVE FOR OUR TROOPS
Don’t know what to do with all that extra Halloween Candy? We do… We collect leftover Halloween candy and send it to the troops. We partner with our local Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary (DAVA)who oversee packaging and shipping to our men and women overseas as holiday gifts.
