Dr. Gerardo Martinez is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. His academic career started at the University of South Florida (USF) where he completed his B.A. and B.S. degrees. He completed his dental training at the College of Dental Medicine at Nova South Eastern University (NSU), where he obtained his D.M.D. degree. After dental school, he completed a one year residency program in Advance Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) from the University of Florida. During his residency, Dr. Martinez found the field of Pediatric Dentistry as an area where he could have the most impact on the community he serves. Dr. Martinez continued his education by completing a 2-year residency program in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Dr. Martinez’s training and work experience has prepared him to confidently care for the dental health needs of children of all ages, as well as actively engaging and educating parents about children’s dental health. Dr. Martinez seeks to improve the health of his patients by focusing on education and prevention. Dr. Martinez enjoys working with young patients and strives to make their dental visit a pleasant experience. The professional goal of Dr. Martinez is to help patients embrace positive attitudes and behaviors toward oral health to achieve a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Dr. Damian Acosta, a Miami native, earned his bachelor's degree in biology from Florida International University before obtaining his D.M.D. from Nova Southeastern University. With 12 years of experience, Dr. Acosta is passionate about making dental visits enjoyable for children, using a friendly approach to ease any anxiety they may have. He believes in creating a fun and welcoming environment that encourages kids to take pride in their dental health.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Acosta embraces his passion for music as a guitarist and drummer, creating and enjoying music for fun. He also deeply values the quality time spent with his family, who are everything to him. Now living in Delaware, he looks forward to contributing to brightening smiles at DPD and making a lasting impact in the community.