Ivis Alvarez DMD, Safari of Smiles is a Pediatric Dentist in Jacksonville, FL. This Dental Country profile introduces the practice, where it is located, and the care it provides — including pediatric dental care — so patients can get oriented before scheduling a visit.
- Pediatric Dentist
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- Address
- 7807 Baymeadows Rd E #305, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- Phone
- (904) 641-7455
- Hours Last synced
Weekly office hours for Ivis Alvarez DMD, Safari of Smiles Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ET) Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ET) Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ET) Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
About us
Dr. Alvarez was born in Miami, Florida; however, her family is from Cuba. She received her B.S. degree in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Miami in 1991, and her dental degree from the University of Florida in 1995. Dr. Alvarez received her certificate in Pediatric Dentistry in May 1997 from the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Alvarez is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Upon completion of her certificate, Dr. Alvarez moved to the rural valleys of Las Matas, Dominican Republic for six months to set up a non-profit dental clinic. Funded entirely by donations, her organization, Instruments of Peace, employed a Dominican dentist in an office with two dental chairs, a generator, water distillers and an autoclave. Instruments of Peace continued to provide care for the children of Las Matas for ten years.
In November of 1997, Dr. Alvarez moved to Jacksonville and practiced pediatric dentistry in several local offices. Dr. Alvarez opened her own office in December 1999. She is currently a member of the Cleft Palate Board at Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital. She is an ABPD Diplomat and a member of ADA, ABPD, AAPD, JDS, and the FDA.