Gainesville's biggest dental asset for special-needs kids is the University of Florida — a pediatric dental program that explicitly serves children with special needs — backed by local pediatric practices that note special-needs care. Here is where to start, and what to ask each office.
University program at 1395 Center Drive providing care for children with special needs referred by a UF Health physician — ask your pediatrician about the referral pathway. (352) 273-7643.
Two Gainesville offices (Haile Plantation and NW Gainesville); serves pediatric patients from newborns to teens including patients with special needs. (352) 335-7777.
NW Gainesville practice whose pediatric page notes training in child psychology, behavior management, and care for children with special needs. (352) 372-0451.