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University of Florida Department of Orthodontics provides comprehensive orthodontic services for children, teenagers, and adults, including surgical and craniofacial anomaly treatment.

About UF Health Resident Orthodontics
Quick fixes for loose retainers and staff skilled with anxious or special-needs children mark this resident-staffed teaching clinic.
As a teaching clinic staffed largely by orthodontic residents, this practice draws attention for how quickly staff resolve retainer emergencies, including repairing appliances for patients visiting from out of town. Reviews highlight particular skill with young children, including special-needs patients with cerebral palsy and cleft lip and palate. The front desk earns steady praise for warmth, and treatment offered includes traditional braces and surgical orthodontics. A few reviews note the process can feel slower than a private office because of student involvement, though the final results were still described as satisfying.
Summary of 33 patient reviews, July 2024–August 2026, updated September 2026
University of Florida Department of Orthodontics provides comprehensive orthodontic services for children, teenagers, and adults, including surgical and craniofacial anomaly treatment.
The department operates two clinics: a faculty practice with private patient care and a graduate clinic where residents provide treatment under supervision.
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UF Health Resident Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Orthodontists at this office
BRADLEY LOUIS ENGERT, DMD
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CRISTINA SANCHEZ, DMD
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DIVAKAR SHESHAGIRIRAO KARANTH HUTTINAGADDE
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Dr. ADRIENNE KRAMER, DDS
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Dr. ALEXANDRA BROWN, DDS
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Dr. CHRISTOPHER J JOHN ENGER, DMD
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Dr. JOHN EDWIN WITCHER, DMD, MS
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Dr. KENNETH GILBERT --, D.M.D.
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Dr. NATHAN GREGORY REUTER, DMD
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Dr. NICHOLAS MANN --, D.M.D.
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Dr. RICHARD E DONATELLI --, DMD MS
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Dr. SCHUYLER GEORGE TANG, DDS
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Dr. SPENCER MICHAEL MATHEWS, D.M.D.
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Dr. TYLER BRIAN MAGILL, DMD
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Dr. UNDINE MELISSA DAVIS, DMD
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KATHERINE KAPERNAROS, DMD
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KELSEY EBACH
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TYLER JAMES, DMD
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| Friendly staff | 19 | 1 |
| Great with kids | 8 | 0 |
| The orthodontist | 5 | 2 |
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Recent reviews from Google
This was my first visit after moving from another state, and I came based on a referral for my teenager’s dental care. Immediately upon entering, the facility felt chaotic and poorly managed. The waiting room was overcrowded, and the procedure area had students scattered everywhere with no visible organization. What shocked me most was the level of unprofessionalism. In my opinion, UF Shands and it's affiliates has always been associated with excellence, so I did not expect to encounter a lead orthodontist who was rigid, dismissive, and condescending. While I am not speaking about the entire staff /students, the behavior of this particular provider was unacceptable—especially for someone responsible for training future professionals. Students learn from the examples set before them, and this was not a model of ethical or compassionate care. The reception area was equally concerning, with only one person seemingly capable of handling intake. After a chaotic check‑in and a very brief exam, my teen and I were left in the procedure area with no indication that the appointment had ended. One of lead orthodontist who was examining my daughter at the time simply walked away without offering any explanation or treatment plan. Instead, someone from the front desk ( a student) attempted to relay information that should have come directly from him/her. Even in a teaching environment, patients deserve respect, communication, and quality care. Being a dental school does not remove the responsibility to maintain professionalism and accountability.
My daughter had to get braces, and Joslin was so nice and patient with me making the appointment.
The staffing is amazing they help reinsure my son who has cerebral palsy and had anxiety about his appointment they joked around with his talked about thinks he liked and claimed his nerves!!! The doctors are nice. It’s always clean and the receptionists are always nice and friendly especially Joslin, John and Tika!! If I could get them more stars I definitely would. They have become like family with us.
The staff at this place is so amazing and they answer all the questions perfectly. Amazing Place!
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