Dr. Elaine S. Martinez-Koziol is a native of Puerto Rico and earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) with distinguished honors at the American-accredited University of Puerto Rico. To pursue her special affinity for children, she served a residency in pediatric dentistry at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. This advanced training included infant dental care, oral and IV sedation, hospital dentistry, medically compromised children, and interceptive orthodontics.
Dr. Martinez-Koziol is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (board-certified). She is also an active member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Clay County Dental Society, the Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the College of Diplomates of ABPD.
Our team members, both clinical and front office, are dedicated and experienced professionals. They work hard to ensure our practice runs smoothly, so we are able to provide each child and family with positive, fun, and worry-free dental visits.
Whether you have questions about a procedure, scheduling, or financials, or your child is feeling a bit apprehensive, our team is here and ready to help. Beyond their professional skills, each is warm and kind, compassionate, and gentle. They love earning a childs trust and with that, their bright and happy smile!
I love working within pediatrics and seeing all of our patients grow throughout the years. It is especially exciting to work in a field that is always evolving: I have seen so many wonderful changes in dentistry since 2005!
Angel handles our budget, purchasing and inventory, and building maintenance, along with special projects for the practice. Born and raised in Clay County, she met her husband, Christopher, in her junior year of high school. The couple has three children, Addison, Mallorie, and Christopher. The family enjoys their time together and being close to the water.
Cynthia enjoys her time with her husband, three children: Arianna, Matthew, Carlos and her fur baby Rambo. She loves weekend getaways with family and friends. She enjoys listening to all types of music. Music is the soundtrack to her Life.
Doris handles all things related to insurance, including verification, pre-determinations, and entering payments. She also reviews treatment plans, collects copays, handles the end-of-day deposits, and answers our phones. Doris moved to Florida from Maryland about 15 years ago. Her daughter, Avni, is active in high school sports. In addition to supporting her daughters activities, Doris enjoys time with friends and family and loves to travel.
Erika provides gentle cleanings and reviews home dental hygiene with patients and parents. She also assists with restorative work. When shes not taking care of smiles, Erika is enjoying time with her husband, Edgar, and her pet turtles, which are named after the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! The couple enjoys exploring, travels, learning about and trying new foods, walks along the beach, and staying in to watch movies.
Erin offers hygiene education for our patients and their families, as well as thorough and gentle cleanings. The mom of one son, Archie, she is great about helping children feel safe and encouraging them to develop good habits. Erin goes home in the evening to enjoy time with her significant other and Archie. A Filipino-American, Erin speaks both English and Bicolano. She loves cooking and sharing dishes from her culture with family and friends, especially when they gather for karaoke!
Kierra provides chairside treatment, always attentive to the childs comfort and needs. When shes not working, Kierra keeps busy: she enjoys rollerblading and going to the park with her family, along with watching and playing sports.
Leslie, our office manager, oversees all aspects of the office. She ensures that we are prepared to deliver the highest quality, personalized childrens dental care, and are consistently improving our customer service, too! When shes not keeping us organized, Leslie enjoys time with her fianc, family, and friends. She is an avid gardener and seeks relaxation anywhere there is sunshine, sand, and water!
Melissa offers dental hygiene care, assists with treatment, and teaches patients and parents how to keep growing smiles clean and healthy. Away from the office, Melissa spends much of her time with her fianc, Jonathan. They love exploring, going on adventures, gaming, dancing, karaoke, and eating good food. Melissa, who is Filipina, was born and raised in Jacksonville. She speaks both English and Tagalog.
Sonja provides hygiene education, cleanings, and lots of encouragement to patients and parents. Shes a mother and grandmother and really knows how to connect with kids in a non-threatening way, so they relax and feel safe. When shes not taking care of patients, Sonja enjoys time with her two beautiful daughters, Brandie and Jocelyn, and her four incredible grandchildren.
As our lead dental assistant, Tina oversees all aspects of our back office, managing patient flow, organization, and handling our clinical inventory. Most of Tinas free time is spent with her family. She and her husband, Cris, were high school sweethearts. Now they have four children: Colleen, Carly, Caylee, and Collin, as well as a family dog, Shadow. Weekend hours are spent at the ball park, watching the kids play softball, baseball, and football.
At Dentistry 4 Children & Teens 2, Dr. Martinez and our team understand the importance of providing every child with painless, worry-free, and positive dental visits. By establishing comfort in the dental office, we help children grow up empowered to take care of their smiles!
We provide specialized dentistry for infants, toddlers, children, teens, and youth with special health and developmental needs. Our focus on preventive care, patient and parent education, and lots of positive encouragement, helps our patients grow a healthy smile that will last a lifetime!
Beyond her knowledge and skills, Dr. Martinez is kind, patient, and compassionate. As a mother, she excels at connecting with children on their level and in a non-threatening manner. At the same time, she understands the concerns of parents and is always attentive to your wishes and concerns.
Reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 based on 31 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestAshley Love
2 years ago
Took our oldest for the first time and had an amazing experience! The office is amazingly themed - think Disney for dentistry. They were incredibly thoughtful, providing sunglasses for the lamp light and headphones to watch tv. My son has anxiety, so I was concerned initially, but we had zero problems. We will definitely be back!
Apisada B.
2 years ago
Horrible service very shady overcharge payment without my authorization be careful this place
Melissa Hess
2 years ago
Brittany was amazing! She made my sons experience a great one! It's a great atmosphere, especially for children! Brittany definitely put my son at ease and made it a fun experience for him! Dr. Martinez was amazing as well, she went over every detail with me and any concerns I had she was very thorough. I will be taking my other children here as well.
Melissa Plumey
2 years ago
Great Staff and Dr. Martinez is an amazing Dentist! I like how they make every child feel comfortable, they make the parents aware of everything that is happening, they give you great tips on how your child can keep their teeth nice and bright and have no cavities, state of the art equipment and the office is super clean.
Alysha Thomas
2 years ago
Brittany did an amazing job with my 2 year old's first dentist appointment! She was very patient and energetic! You can tell she loves what she does and is very knowledgeable! Dr. Martinez was amazing as well and very informative on the dental health of our little one! He usually runs from doctors but he had so much fun at his appointment! We'll definitely be returning!
Alana Brunson
2 years ago
We love Dr. Martinez! My daughter had a bad experience with a dentist before we came to Dr. Martinez so she was very scared of going to the dentist. Dr. Martinez and her staff (especially Erin) went above and beyond to help ease her mind. They are quick, gentle and so very sweet and they help us worried parents stay calm as well.
Terry Pemberon
3 years ago
The staff is wonderful and so friendly. They really take the time to ensure your kid's are comfortable.
Erica Haga
3 years ago
By far the best dentist office we have been to! They were great with my teen! The staff are all fantastic however, Ms. Brittany was so sweet with my son!
Melissa Plumey
3 years ago
Great Staff and Dr. Martinez is an amazing Dentist! I like how they make every child feel comfortable, they make the parents aware of everything that is happening, they give you great tips on how your child can keep their teeth nice and bright and have no cavities, state of the art equipment and the office is super clean.
Kimberly Gibson
3 years ago
Friendly staff that knows what they're doing! Best children's dentist in Florida hands down, I just wish they serviced adults too, lol!
Franklin Fowler
3 years ago
Tina has to be the nicest and very patient with our children. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
Melissa Hess
3 years ago
Brittany was amazing! She made my sons experience a great one! It's a great atmosphere, especially for children! Brittany definitely put my son at ease and made it a fun experience for him! Dr. Martinez was amazing as well, she went over every detail with me and any concerns I had she was very thorough. I will be taking my other children here as well.
Alysha Thomas
3 years ago
Brittany did an amazing job with my 2 year old's first dentist appointment! She was very patient and energetic! You can tell she loves what she does and is very knowledgeable! Dr. Martinez was amazing as well and very informative on the dental health of our little one! He usually runs from doctors but he had so much fun at his appointment! We'll definitely be returning!
Alana Brunson
3 years ago
We love Dr. Martinez! My daughter had a bad experience with a dentist before we came to Dr. Martinez so she was very scared of going to the dentist. Dr. Martinez and her staff (especially Erin) went above and beyond to help ease her mind. They are quick, gentle and so very sweet and they help us worried parents stay calm as well.
Maria Lugo
3 years ago
Love the place and they always treat my kids amazingly. But there is a long wait time to get on the schedule.
Shannon Hube
3 years ago
I cannot begin to put into words how amazing both the Oakleaf office and Fleming island office is. I have 6 kids all of which have gone here over the course of time (two are grown ups now). But what I love most about this place is the fact that I have 2 special needs children 6 and 5 and the staff is absolutely amazing- they are incredibly patient when working with them and are kind enough to consider my feelings and stress level when I bring them. They make us feel like family not just another number in their accounts payable. I highly recommend this office to everyone- especially if you have kids that fear the dentist.
Tamara Jones
3 years ago
Best pediatric dentist ever. My baby girl was in so much pain for several days and not one pediatric dental office in Jacksonville would help her with a tooth that needed extracted same day, They all wanted several hundred dollars upfront and then reimburse when insurance paid And would not touch my daughter or help her and then this place could hear my daughter in the background crying when I called and immediately had us come in and took care of her. My daughter had been to a dentist before and was horrified and would not let them touch her and this place made her so comfortable and they were so caring and my baby left here smiling I never in my life seen such an amazing group of people care the way they did and make a child so at ease and happy to be at the dentist having a tooth pulled. This is by far the best place to take your child and the only place I will ever take my little girl again whom is only five. Thank God for this place.
Franklin Fowler
3 years ago
Tina has to be the nicest and very patient with our children. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
Terry Pemberon
3 years ago
The staff is wonderful and so friendly. They really take the time to ensure your kid's are comfortable.
Chelsey Johnson
3 years ago
My daughter had a great first dentist appointment! The staff was super friendly and really kind towards her. She is only 1 so she didn't want to stay still, but they were fast and efficient in taking care of her. I would HIGHLY recommend them!!
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