Dr. Bob Pediatric Dentist
Pediatric dental specialist in South Miami FL
Smyleee Rating
Excellent
About Dr. Bob Pediatric Dentist
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.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
Pediatric Dentistry
Business Hours
| 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(Today) | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Services Offered
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric dentistry covers the care a growing smile needs — first visits, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, and gentle cavity treatment for children.
Dental Cleaning
Professional dental cleanings remove the plaque and tartar that brushing misses, protecting the gums and helping the dentist catch early decay.
Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Excellent
596 reviews
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Recent Reviews
Best dentist ever, assistance sandy is great with kids
First time coming to Dr. Bob. 10 out of 10 Excellent service from Gio. I Highly Recommend this place than other dentists office in South Miami. It is worth the Drive!
Amazing experience at Dr. Bobs office. Great job Gigi.
The absolute best for children’s dentistry. Dr Bob is so skilllful, gentle and quick. He has excellent ways to make the kids feel at ease and actually my kids really enjoy visiting Dr Bob because they get ballon’s and tiny toys, it’s feels so fun for them. When my 4 year old needed a filling and later a crown, the whole process was easy and super fast. Dr Bob works skillfully so the procedure is over quickly and my daughter was not worried or scared at all. Also his assistant Marilyn was very friendly and made the whole appointment run smoothly. I highly recommend taking your kids here for their dental check-ups and dental work. Absolutely fantastic.
Dr Bob is an excellent dentist, great with children. Gigi is our hygenist - she is also outstanding!
Sabrina and Gabby were wonderful with my young boys, very gentle and Sabrina was great with encouraging my youngest when he was getting scared. They pivot if something gets too scary and we left without any tears. Dr. Bob is very conservative in his treatment and I trust my kids are getting the best care! So happy I found this practice, thank you
Very nice and clean office. The women in the front are very courteous and they even offer to validate parking ! The dental hygienists are very patient and understanding ( Lou & Gabby). Dr Bob is very kind, knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond with balloons, tokens for a free you, and wooden toothbrushes and floss. They offer children whatever they want to watch to try to get them to look up and enjoy their experience. The waiting room was also empty - no line, no wait. Exceptional! Thank you for taking care of my children!
My 3-year-old actually looks forward to going to the dentist here! The office has such a fun nautical theme, and he loves playing the video games in the ship in the waiting room. The TVs above the chairs are also a huge hit and help keep him entertained during his visit. Gigi, the hygienist, was awesome! She was so friendly, patient, and efficient with my toddler, who doesn’t stay still for very long. She made the whole experience easy and stress-free. We’re always super happy with our visits with Dr. Bob and would definitely recommend this office to other families!
We had a wonderful experience! The office was clean, organized, and very kid-friendly. My son loved the games in the waiting room, which made the visit fun and exciting from the start. The dental assistant, Sandra, was fantastic—kind, patient, and great with my son. Dr. Bob was very nice, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly. The prize at the end was a big hit and made my son leave with a smile. We highly recommend this office to any family looking for a positive pediatric dental experience!
I brought my two boys to Dr. Bob’s office today for their checkups, and we had a great experience. The staff was able to see both of my boys in the same room, which made the visit a lot easier and more comfortable. I found it very nice that they asked my boys what they preferred to watch on tv. This made the cleaning much more enjoyable. The assistants were gentle and kind which I really appreciated. Overall a very friendly and welcoming staff and office. I would definitely recommend Dr.Bobs office to other parents
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!
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