Decades delivering gentle, expert dental care to every child.
Pediatric Smiles has been serving Jacksonville’s children and families since 2004. From our front office team to our board-certified pediatric dentist, we are dedicated to creating a comfortable, stress-free experience for kids of all ages and abilities. Whether for routine checkups, orthodontics, or specialized care, we provide gentle, personalized dentistry in a safe and welcoming environment.
At the heart of Pediatric Smiles is a commitment to helping children feel confident about their dental health. We make every visit a fun, positive experience where kids not only receive top-quality care but also learn the importance of healthy habits in a way that’s engaging and easy to understand. By building a strong foundation of good oral care, we set children up for a lifetime of healthy smiles.
Pediatric Smiles provides optimum comprehensive and emergency dental care in a nurturing and safe environment to infants, children, adolescents, and individuals with special care needs.
We are dedicated to promoting a relationship of stability and consistency in a world that is constantly changing and to serve as advocates for the rights and voices of children.
We stand by the principle: “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
Get to know the friendly faces behind hundreds of happy smiles, and learn why Pediatric Smiles is the trusted choice for families in Jacksonville, Florida.
A proud Jacksonville native, Dr. Staci Suggs is passionate about providing exceptional pediatric dental care to children of all ages. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where she also ran the hurdles as a member of the decorated women’s track and field team. She then completed her Pediatric Dentistry certificate at Howard University College of Dentistry, solidifying her expertise in treating young patients.
Dr. Suggs is dedicated to a “Total Patient” approach, focusing on the overall health and development of every child she sees. She strives to create a positive, compassionate experience for her patients, ensuring they feel comfortable and cared for during every visit.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Suggs enjoys baking, sports, traveling, and spending time with her son.
Qualifications
Dr. Nidhi Desai-Kadakia (known as Dr. Desai) is our talented orthodontist. Originally from India, Dr. Desai brings a wealth of experience and passion to our practice. After practicing dentistry in India for a few years, she moved to the United States and earned her dental degree (DMD) from Boston University in Massachusetts. She further specialized by completing a one-year clinical fellowship in Orthodontics, followed by a two-year residency in Orthodontics at Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics.
As an orthodontist, Dr. Desai is dedicated to creating beautiful, healthy, life-changing smiles for children, teens, and adults. She values the long-lasting relationships she builds with her patients and finds great joy in witnessing the transformation that orthodontic treatment brings. The before-and-after photos and the excitement of her patients when they see their new smiles are the highlights of her work.
Outside the office, Dr. Desai enjoys spending quality time with her twin boys and her husband, who is a Hematologist/Oncologist. She also loves painting, dancing, and cooking delicious Indian meals for her family.
