Every day I try my best to show how much I love doing what I do. I cant imagine, as a pediatric dentist, doing anything different. I am professional and very serious about my work, but my heart is full of emotion for the children and families I get to help. I address each persons situation as if he or shewere my closest friend, or my own child.
My passion is being able to help patients who have visited multiple dental offices in the past without getting the treatment they need. To transform a childs fear into happiness and to take himor herfrom an unhealthy mouth to optimal oral health and a beautiful smile is the most fulfilling process!
My fellow doctors and our team members are passionate about helping kids as ifthey were their own. They are compassionate and empathetic, and they love joking and laughing with children:enjoying each childs stories and the energetic way they see life!
Like all medical fields, pediatric dentistry is constantly evolving, often at a breathtaking speed. New techniques, technologies, and materials are being developed, researched, and made available to practitioners. Its my responsibility to stay current on these changes, and carefully evaluatewhat they offer todetermine whetherthey will improve the care I provide patients.
Each year I complete a range of postgraduate courses approved by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. I also attend meetings, lectures, and seminars, and read all relevant publications to stay uptodate on research findings and discussions.
After growing up in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, I came to the U.S. for my dental residencies and moved to Orlando after those were completed. My husband and I have two young children, a daughter and a son, and a sweet Yorkie, too.
My free time is centered on my family. I love taking my children to do fun things, and love being a bit of a teacher for them at home. Im an avid traveler and enjoy learning about different cultures and history. I also love exercising and enjoy photography.
I love how, as a pediatric dentist, Im able to help children and families who have felt helpless. Whether Im caring for a specialneeds patient, a child with severe dental anxiety, or a little one who refuses to stop sucking athumb, I make a difference!
Working with children, pre-teens, and teensas well as individuals with special needsmeans every day is filled with new experiences. Each patient deserves a unique care approach, and that requires us to be creative as we strive to keep everyonesmiling while theyrehere. I love the excitement on a childs face as he or shelearn ours is a fun, safe place to visit; and I love watching them grow into responsible adults who areenthusiastic about caring for their smile!
Our team is truly remarkable. We all value family and we all love kids. Although we take what we do seriously, we also believe in having fun while we work and keeping our environment upbeat and cheerful. In fact, youll often hear our team include the doctors singing along with the movies we have playing in the office!
I am committed to furthering my education constantly, strengthening my skills, and expanding the care I provide. Ive completed postgraduate coursework in sedation dentistry, aesthetic crowns, and preventive dentistry.
Sedation dentistry is essential because not every child can put on a brave face during a visit. Sedation adds a little help in the bravery department and keeps them calm and comfortable. With aesthetic crowns, Im able to create and place restorations that look virtually identical to original teeth, so the patient doesnt feel self-conscious.
Of course, preventing problems from starting, and keeping little issues from becoming big ones, is essential. Through a range of preventive care, and educating patients and parents, I help prevent future problems.
Born in New York, I was raised in South Florida and now live in Orlando. My husband Reggie and I have three children: Samaya, Avery, and Anderson. The kids are involved in many local sports, including gymnastics, football, baseball, and tennis. Yes, were kept busy getting them to practices and games!
I love playing tennismyself, and am often found at USTA in Lake Nona. I also enjoy volunteering with elementary and middle schools in the community. Our schools always need people to support the educators and students. I love seeing and interacting with my patients outside of the office. These interactions foster a sense of togetherness, sincethe children and parents see me as more than their dentist;Im also a parent, a volunteer, and yes, part of our community.
Working with children is of paramount importance to me, professionally and personally. As a pediatric dentist, there is nothing more gratifying that seeing a pediatric or special needs patient after extensive treatment happily return for follow-up visits with a healthy, happy smile.
I love having fun with my patients, making children laugh and feel comfortable throughout each dental experience. Providing continuity of care allows me to watch children grow and thrive. I love seeing each become excited about caring for his or heroral health and feel positive about seeing dental care providers.
Our team is made up of doctors and staff who are experienced andcompassionate, and have created a friendly, family-like environment. We are united as a team; weworkhard to provide the best care possible, to ensureour patients and parents are heard andrespected, and feel welcome and informed.
I was born and grew up in Northern Virginia. Orlandos been home to my family and me for several years. My husband, Dr. Payman Haft, is an ophthalmologist. We have three beautiful children: a young son and younger twin daughters; and yes, they keep us very busy!
Children are my kryptonite. I love building relationships and connecting with patients: I always care for each child as if she or hewere my own. Every child, and everyparent, soon learns that Im willing, able, and honestly want to go the extra mile to make sure everyonehasa healthy, wonderful smile.
Practicing pediatric dentistry enables me to meet so many members of our community and be part of their lives. I love when children share stories about their adventures, tell me about school or plans for a trip, and smile and hug me and tell me they like visiting our practice.
Along with my colleagues and our staff, weve created a fun, safe, comfortable office where children are listened to, respected, and cared for with compassion. All of us love helping children learn about the importance of oral health and teaching kids how to keep their smiles healthy and bright!
Right now is an exciting time to be a pediatric dentist. The constant developments in technologies, materials, and methodologies allow us to provide amazing treatment and keep smiles healthy and strong!
Since finishing my residency and starting to practice, Ive completed many hours of continuing education. Im passionate about learning and strive to stay at leading-edge of advances in pediatric dentistry.
In addition to attending local, regional, and national meetings, I regularly participate in lectures and seminars. I also read avidly about research findings and discussions of treatment processes in a range of dental journals.
I was born and raised in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and am the daughter of Dominican parents. Im happily married and a proud dog mom of two lovely bulldogs who brighten every day. I love staying active and fit, and enjoy running, working out, dancing, eating well, and traveling the world.
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Rating 4.0 out of 5 based on 93 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestGladys Gonzalez
a year ago
(Translated by Google) The doctor is an excellent professional. (Original) La dra es excelente profesional
Jessica Lopez
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) Excellent Experience Dra. Mendez Mical and Alex the best professional!! (Original) Excellent Experience Dra. Mendez Mical and Alex the best profesional!!
Aleksandra
2 years ago
Since the morning we have been looking for a clinic where we could help my son. he suffered from acute toothache. We contacted this clinic, they told us that in 2 hours there is a free appointment. We waited and arrived. We were X-rayed for a very long time, the child vomited from deep penetration. Then we were taken to the office and we sat for 40 minutes. All this time my 3 year old son was crying from a toothache. The doctor came, looked at the child from a distance, without feeling the condition of the teeth, and said that the tooth should be removed. Again, everyone left, after another 40 minutes they brought us a bill for a complete treatment of the oral cavity. We asked for help to relieve the child from pain. We were again brought a new bill where they included the treatment of the adjacent tooth. We said that we now need to save the child from pain! They again brought in a bill of almost $500 for the removal of one silent tooth! When we said we are ready to pay, just save the child from suffering, to which we were told we cannot! We are already closing! We were kept for almost 3 hours, the child was crying in pain and they did not help us! They took 125 dollars for the reception and that's it! This is a disgusting clinic! Here they will not think about your child! The next day, we went to another clinic, where we were told that the teeth needed to be preserved and cured and that they should not be removed! Since the child will have to live without teeth up to 12 years. And you can save your teeth!
estephanie lopez
2 years ago
She's the most amazing doctor I know. I took my son to several doctors before and they never give me a treatment options and how to treat my sons teeth . As soon as I change the dentist everything went well . Dr Mendez took the time to take a look on his teeth , gave me options and start the treatment right away. The most important part is, if you don't have the time to come to start the treatment dr. Mendez will come early in the morning to make Sure anything take you from not doing or start the treatment. My sons teeth are so good now. No problems. Thank you doctor Mendez I really appreciate you.
Elizabeth Roblero
2 years ago
AMAZING place definitely recommend!!!very nice people
Steven Batista
2 years ago
Dr. Patricia Mendez was very respectful, kind and outgoing. She made my two daughters smile every time we visit her at the office. They felt very confident and comfortable. She has been my kids dentist for 5 years already and we love her. I recommend her and the staff 100%. Thanks Dr. Mendez.
John Trapp
2 years ago
They were awesome with our son (who was terrified of the dentist last time we went). Explained everything to him and got his teeth cleaned up smoothly.
Kaitlin Smith
2 years ago
This dentist office was great for my little one! He is excited to go back!
Raquel Mendoza
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) The office is always super clean and the doctor is a love with her patients. I recommend her to everyone who is looking for a pediatric dentist. (Original) La oficina siempre esta super limpia y la doctora es un amor con sus pacientes. Se la recomiendo a todos los q esten buscando una dentista pediatrica.
Bonnie Colome
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) I take advantage of this medium to recognize and value the work of our pediatric dentist, Dr. Patricia Mendez, excellent Dr. I would say that she is the best, the patience she has with children and her work, without a doubt, class A+, I recommend her with my eyes closed, thank you Dr. Mendez and all his team!! (Original) Aprovecho este medio para reconocer y valorar el trabajo de nuestra odontopediatra la Dra. Patricia Mendez , excellent Dra , diria que la mejor , la paciencia que tiene con los ninos y su trabajo sin duda clase A+ , la recomiendo a ojos cerrados .. gracias Dr. Mendez y a todo su equipo!!
Nayeli Gomez
2 years ago
Very nice staff, Dr. Mendez explains everything very well and is patient with my kids. They were quick to answer and Maribel was of great help over the phone and accommodating to my schedule. I highly recommend! This office is great!!!
Amanda Hughes
2 years ago
Loved our experience. I went for the first time with our two year old and everyone made it great. From the lobby to the exam and the cleaning. We didn't wait too long. There were movies and entertainment and you can tell they know how to examine in spite of a squirming two year old. Thank you Victoria and Dr. Mendez for making it a good experience for our little guy!
Autumn Richards
2 years ago
Pediatric Dental Group of Winter Park has been a major blessing to our family. My daughter has high anxiety over going to the dentist and this office and staff have won her trust. Everyone is so great with the kids, professional yet breaking it down to make the kids feel comfortable. Would recommend them over and over!
Tee Private
2 years ago
This is an excellent office! They won't only take care of your child but they are also amazing help if your child happens to need dental surgery. Excellent staff, specially Emma. Thank you for your patience and kindness.
Roseanna Meza
2 years ago
Love this dentist, I drive an hour away to the winter park location because my kids love everyone in this location they are awesome with kids and answer all their questions when they're curios about tools or what's happening which calms them.
Alejandra Arevalo
2 years ago
Love the service that I got from miss Maribel and Victoria it was a perfect environment for my son and made him comfortable; I love it how Maribel kept the lobby area so clean the visit was more than Amazing thank you for making me feel comfortable
Amarilys Rivera
2 years ago
I loved how Dr Mendez and Alex helped my anxious and uncooperative child calm down and have a good experience! I love it here
Karen Perez
2 years ago
No one answered the phone !!!!!! is so frustrating!!!
Jonelys Cintron
2 years ago
My sons dentist gave me a referral to there office called for about three days 7+ times just for someone to answer the phone!!! Told me they don't take my insurance there but at another location gave me there number lady was super rude literally hanged up on me right after giving me the number without saying anything. I called the number she gave me they also told me they weren't taking that insurance so gave me another number to a different location called there about six times no one ever answered just called my dentist for a new office. If they are that rude on the phone and Don't even answer the phone calls I really don't want to see what's going on in the office.
Shelley Fox
2 years ago
Brought both my little ones in for their first dental exams and Erica and Dr. Mendez were wonderful. We were brought back very quickly, everything was clean in the office, staff were wearing masks which I appreciated. Bother Dr. Mendez and Erica were very patient with my girls and thorough in the exam, cleaning, and answering all our questions.
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