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 18 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestJamie Barretta
2 years ago
Today was my 3 year old's first time at the dentist. He was very excited about going, and they exceeded all his expectations. underwater them throughout, with jelly fish hanging from the ceiling as you enter the doors to the exam rooms, made it feel like he had stepped into a whole new world. He got to choose from a list using pictures to represent which flavored toothpaste he wanted. headphones to watch a movie on the ceiling, sunglasses to block out the bright lights. They spoke to him to make everything silly and not super serious. When they took x rays, they said they were taking a picture of his nose and his chin, so he thought that it was super silly that the camera was so close to his face and that made him comfortable. Prospective is key with kids and they did an amazing job. I highly recommend.
Kenneth Roszel
2 years ago
A+ dentist!!! Always a great experience!
Mary Nicole Callender
2 years ago
Erica and Dr. Martinez were amazing with my son who's on the spectrum. Erica took her time to explain every step she was going to do with my son who was a bit anxious. Erica and Jasmine were very sweet, kind and patient. My son loved Dr. Martinez and had expressed that he's excited to see her on his next appointment. Overall, we had an amazing experience!
Jamie Barretta
3 years ago
Today was my 3 year old's first time at the dentist. He was very excited about going, and they exceeded all his expectations. underwater them throughout, with jelly fish hanging from the ceiling as you enter the doors to the exam rooms, made it feel like he had stepped into a whole new world. He got to choose from a list using pictures to represent which flavored toothpaste he wanted. headphones to watch a movie on the ceiling, sunglasses to block out the bright lights. They spoke to him to make everything silly and not super serious. When they took x rays, they said they were taking a picture of his nose and his chin, so he thought that it was super silly that the camera was so close to his face and that made him comfortable. Prospective is key with kids and they did an amazing job. I highly recommend.
Kenneth Roszel
3 years ago
A+ dentist!!! Always a great experience!
Mary Nicole Callender
3 years ago
Erica and Dr. Martinez were amazing with my son who's on the spectrum. Erica took her time to explain every step she was going to do with my son who was a bit anxious. Erica and Jasmine were very sweet, kind and patient. My son loved Dr. Martinez and had expressed that he's excited to see her on his next appointment. Overall, we had an amazing experience!
Danielle Palmer Stein
3 years ago
Dr. Martinez has been taking care of both my boys for 10 years! She is phenomenal and everyone in the practice is very professional and friendly. Highly recommend this practice!
Tiffany Young
3 years ago
Absolutely love Dr. Martinez and staff. Best doctor around. Great chairside manner. Angel and Doris always make you feel welcome. There staff always make you feel comfortable from the time you enter the door till the time you leave. My boys love her and her staff. She is so gentle and caring. Would recommend anyone to this practice.
Oriana McCullough
3 years ago
Great chair side manners. Dr. Martinez really cares about the concern of the parents. Super friendly staff. I love their practice.
Kadie Proescher
3 years ago
Dr Martinez is the nicest doctor I've ever met! I definitely recommend you bring your kids here!
Danielle Palmer Stein
3 years ago
Dr. Martinez has been taking care of both my boys for 10 years! She is phenomenal and everyone in the practice is very professional and friendly. Highly recommend this practice!
Oriana McCullough
4 years ago
Great chair side manners. Dr. Martinez really cares about the concern of the parents. Super friendly staff. I love their practice.
Kadie Proescher
4 years ago
Dr Martinez is the nicest doctor I've ever met! I definitely recommend you bring your kids here!
Tiffany Young
4 years ago
Absolutely love Dr. Martinez and staff. Best doctor around. Great chairside manner. Angel and Doris always make you feel welcome. There staff always make you feel comfortable from the time you enter the door till the time you leave. My boys love her and her staff. She is so gentle and caring. Would recommend anyone to this practice.
Karen Coleman
4 years ago
Fantastic Dentist and team. We were able to take our 3 and 4 year old at the same time and were in and out with cleaning and exam within an hour. Dr. Martinez is very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. The exam area is clean, cheerful and overlooks a beautiful pond with lots of birds to keep the kiddos interested. Also, loved the headphones, TVs in the ceilings and sunglasses to help distract. Thanks for a great first visit!!
Karen Coleman
5 years ago
Fantastic Dentist and team. We were able to take our 3 and 4 year old at the same time and were in and out with cleaning and exam within an hour. Dr. Martinez is very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. The exam area is clean, cheerful and overlooks a beautiful pond with lots of birds to keep the kiddos interested. Also, loved the headphones, TVs in the ceilings and sunglasses to help distract. Thanks for a great first visit!!
Christine Leon
5 years ago
Dr. Elaine Martinez and her staff do a great job of making our kids feel extremely comfortable. According to our 8-year-old, she feels like a queen as she gets to watch TV during her "tooth massage." Ha! The team is competent and friendly. Office environment is welcoming and tastefully decorated. (Sometimes I feel like we're under the sea!) There are even video games in the waiting room. Appointments start on time and we know how much is due (if not covered by insurance) before any work is done. There are two offices (Oakleaf and Fleming Island); we visit the Fleming Island location. Monkeys actually are excited (YES!) about cleanings. Dr. Martinez has young kids too, so I truly value her knowledge and practical advice as a skilled pediatric dentist and mother. We're fortunate to have this team in our backyard!
Courtney Woodason
5 years ago
Dr. Martinez and staff were absolutely wonderful with both of my children! We went to her when my daughter was 8 months old and had brown spots on the back of her front two teeth (decay). My daughter did not receive enough calcium while I was pregnant with her (I was calcium deficient during my pregnancy due to extended breastfeeding of my oldest and having Hyperemesis Gravidarum). Dr. Martinez recommended brushing her teeth at 8 months old and wiping her teeth with a wet wash cloth or finger tooth wipe after her last nursing session at night. That helped for several months, but as my daughter got older it got worse. Her teeth became brittle and the decay was progressing. Dr. Martinez checked her every other month until we decided around 13 months to use SDF treatment to arrest the decay and buy us some time until her teeth grew more and a more permanent solution could be done. Her teeth were breaking off and she was in pain, she stopped eating food and we were maxing out on ibuprofen and Tylenol. The SDF allowed her to eat food instead of just nursing. We would schedule an appointment anytime I knew she was in pain again and Dr. Martinez would apply the SDF. Instant relief for my little girl. We did this until she was 18 months old when we finally felt comfortable with her going under anesthesia for root canals and caps to be placed. She is now a flourishing 2 year old in the 85 percentile for weight! She enjoys food, brushing AND flossing her teeth! I cannot recommend Dr. Martinez enough. She thoughtfully explained all of the procedures and put herself in my shoes as if my daughter was one of her children.
Courtney Woodason
6 years ago
Dr. Martinez and staff were absolutely wonderful with both of my children! We went to her when my daughter was 8 months old and had brown spots on the back of her front two teeth (decay). My daughter did not receive enough calcium while I was pregnant with her (I was calcium deficient during my pregnancy due to extended breastfeeding of my oldest and having Hyperemesis Gravidarum). Dr. Martinez recommended brushing her teeth at 8 months old and wiping her teeth with a wet wash cloth or finger tooth wipe after her last nursing session at night. That helped for several months, but as my daughter got older it got worse. Her teeth became brittle and the decay was progressing. Dr. Martinez checked her every other month until we decided around 13 months to use SDF treatment to arrest the decay and buy us some time until her teeth grew more and a more permanent solution could be done. Her teeth were breaking off and she was in pain, she stopped eating food and we were maxing out on ibuprofen and Tylenol. The SDF allowed her to eat food instead of just nursing. We would schedule an appointment anytime I knew she was in pain again and Dr. Martinez would apply the SDF. Instant relief for my little girl. We did this until she was 18 months old when we finally felt comfortable with her going under anesthesia for root canals and caps to be placed. She is now a flourishing 2 year old in the 85 percentile for weight! She enjoys food, brushing AND flossing her teeth! I cannot recommend Dr. Martinez enough. She thoughtfully explained all of the procedures and put herself in my shoes as if my daughter was one of her children.
Christine Leon
6 years ago
Dr. Elaine Martinez and her staff do a great job of making our kids feel extremely comfortable. According to our 8-year-old, she feels like a queen as she gets to watch TV during her "tooth massage." Ha! The team is competent and friendly. Office environment is welcoming and tastefully decorated. (Sometimes I feel like we're under the sea!) There are even video games in the waiting room. Appointments start on time and we know how much is due (if not covered by insurance) before any work is done. There are two offices (Oakleaf and Fleming Island); we visit the Fleming Island location. Monkeys actually are excited (YES!) about cleanings. Dr. Martinez has young kids too, so I truly value her knowledge and practical advice as a skilled pediatric dentist and mother. We're fortunate to have this team in our backyard!
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