Dr. Jerry Chery, DDS
Board-certified pediatric dentist committed to compassionate, personalized dental care for children and families in Sarasota and surrounding communities — in English, French, and Haitian Creole.
From the Gulf Coast to Nicklaus Children’s
A path that runs from Florida’s Gulf Coast to one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals.
- University of South FloridaBachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science.
- Meharry Medical College School of DentistryDoctor of Dental Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee. Selected as a National Health Service Corps scholar, committing to improve access to dental care in underserved communities.
- Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, MiamiPediatric dental residency with advanced training in pediatric care for infants, children, and teenagers; behavior guidance and patient comfort; care for children with special healthcare needs; hospital-based dentistry; and advanced pediatric dental procedures.
A career built on access to care
Before opening Give Me A Smile, Dr. Chery spent years bringing dental care to families who needed it most.
- Community health dentistPracticed as a general dentist at a Federally Qualified Health Center on Florida’s Gulf Coast before his pediatric residency.
- Dental directorOversaw two offices and a school-based mobile dental-sealant program bringing preventive care directly to students.
- Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Special NeedsMentored future dental professionals with an emphasis on inclusive, evidence-based care.
- President, Dental Association of SarasotaActive leadership in Sarasota’s professional dental community.
Licensure & recognition
Public records you can verify yourself, and recognition from the profession.
- Florida Dental License — DN19659Licensed by the Florida Board of Dentistry. Verify with the Florida Department of Health.
- National Provider Identifier — 1700172129On file with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. View in the NPI Registry.
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)Fellowship recognizing board certification and commitment to the specialty of pediatric dentistry.
- Certification with the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD)Training and certification in the clinical use of dental lasers.
Affiliations
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Florida Dental Association
- West Coast District Dental Association
- Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Sarasota County Dental Society
How Dr. Chery cares for kids
Dr. Chery focuses on creating positive dental experiences in a welcoming, family-friendly environment — emphasizing prevention, education, age-appropriate communication, personalized treatment, and building trust with children and their caregivers.
He provides additional support for children experiencing dental anxiety, sensory challenges, or special healthcare needs, and welcomes families in English, French, and Haitian Creole.
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