Parent FAQs

Yes. Dr. Lindsay Maples is a board-certified pediatric dentist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD). Board certification in pediatric dentistry goes beyond standard licensure and demonstrates advanced training and expertise in caring for infants, children, teens, and patients with special needs. To achieve board certification, pediatric dentists must complete extensive specialty training, pass comprehensive written and oral examinations, and demonstrate clinical excellence in child-focused dental care. This process emphasizes behavior guidance, preventive dentistry, growth and development, and safe, age-appropriate treatment. For families, Dr. Maples’ board certification means your child is cared for by a dentist who is specially trained to manage developing smiles, dental anxiety, and complex pediatric needs—while providing care that is gentle, evidence-based, and tailored to each child’s stage of growth.

In addition to earning her DMD Cum Laude, Dr. Maples completed a rigorous Pediatric Dentistry Residency at Children’s Wisconsin, a program known for advanced clinical training. There, she gained specialized experience in child development, behavior guidance, pediatric sedation options, hospital dentistry, early orthodontic assessment, and caring for medically complex patients.

Dr. Maples exceeds Florida’s continuing education requirements every year, completing advanced CE courses focused on topics such as minimally invasive dentistry, growth and development, laser dentistry, airway evaluation, trauma management, and the latest evidence-based pediatric techniques. She is committed to staying current so that families receive the most gentle, effective, and modern care available.

Her residency training included extensive focus on behavior management, desensitization strategies, and supporting children with sensory processing needs, anxiety, or special healthcare considerations. She continues to train in these areas and uses individualized, developmentally appropriate techniques to help each child feel safe, calm, and confident.

Yes. During residency, she received advanced clinical training in caring for children with medical complexities, cardiac conditions, syndromes, developmental differences, and health concerns that require specialized modifications. She also maintains close communication with pediatricians and specialists to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care.

Her education and CE coursework emphasize long-term oral development, cavity prevention, airway awareness, early orthodontic evaluation, and minimally invasive dentistry. This allows her to identify potential issues early, guide growth appropriately, and help families make informed decisions that support healthy development from infancy through adolescence.

Beyond her deep clinical training, Dr. Maples combines advanced education with a warm, relationship-driven approach rooted in her family’s legacy in dentistry and the compassion and care she witnessed in her father’s interactions with his patients and colleagues. Her ongoing CE, specialized pediatric expertise, community partnerships, and commitment to treating the whole child—not just their smile—make her one of the most uniquely qualified pediatric dentists in the region. Parents appreciate her gentle manner, her ability to connect with children of all temperaments, and her dedication to delivering the highest level of pediatric care in a locally owned, non-corporate setting.