About our practice

A Dental Home Designed for Kids

Give Me A Smile Pediatric Dentistry provides preventive, restorative, emergency, sedation, and specialized dental care for infants, children, and teenagers in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and surrounding communities.

The Give Me A Smile team welcoming families at the front desk
Our approach

Positive experiences, from the very first visit

Led by board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Jerry Chery, DDS, our practice focuses on creating positive dental experiences in a welcoming, family-friendly environment. Our approach emphasizes prevention, education, age-appropriate communication, personalized treatment, and building trust with children and their caregivers.

The office is designed with children in mind, and we provide additional support for children experiencing dental anxiety, sensory challenges, or special healthcare needs.

  • Board-certified pediatric dentist
  • Prevention and education first
  • Age-appropriate communication
  • Support for dental anxiety and sensory challenges
  • Special needs dentistry
  • Care in English, French & Haitian Creole

Who We Care For

From the first baby tooth to the last wisdom tooth, we’re your child’s dental home.

Infants

First teeth

Gentle first visits and guidance for new parents.

Children

Growing smiles

Prevention, education, and treatment through childhood.

Teenagers

Teen years

From sports guards to wisdom-teeth care.

All ages

Special healthcare needs

Individualized support for every child.

Take a look around

A Space Built for Smiles

Meet the dentist

Dr. Jerry Chery, DDS

Board-certified pediatric dentist, trained at Meharry Medical College and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, with deep roots in community health and special needs dentistry.

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Visit us

6305 Initiative Boulevard, Suite 112
Sarasota, FL 34240

Open Wednesday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

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Ready when you are

Come see the difference for yourself

Choosing a pediatric dentist is an important step in your child's health and confidence. We're here to make that choice easy with compassionate care you can trust.