Next Step Smiles Dental Implant Center

About Next Step Smiles Dental Implant Center

Next Step Smiles Dental Implant Center, located at 8771 Perimeter Park Court in Jacksonville, focuses on dental implant placement and restoration for patients who need to replace one tooth, several teeth, or a full set of teeth. The practice offers full arch solutions, often called All-on-4 or All-on-X, which use a small number of implants to support a fixed, non-removable set of replacement teeth in a single arch of the mouth. Care begins with a comprehensive exam and three-dimensional imaging of the jaw so the treatment team can map out implant placement and plan for long-term stability before any surgery takes place.

The practice is led by Dr. Frederico Tepedino, DMD, who also owns Dental Arts of Florida nearby and brings a background in cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry to the implant work performed here. Patients considering implants can expect an evaluation of their jawbone health, a custom treatment plan, and guidance on paying for care, since the practice also helps patients explore medical insurance options for full arch treatment. Serving the Jacksonville area from its Perimeter Park location, Next Step Smiles positions itself as a resource for patients who have struggled with missing or failing teeth and want a fixed, long-term alternative to dentures.

Meet the Doctors

Dr. Frederico Tepedino, DMD, treats patients at this location. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Microbiology from the University of Central Florida and his Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Nova Southeastern University. He completed additional surgical training in implant dentistry and advanced bone rebuilding of the jaw, and he relocated to Jacksonville in 2011 to take over Dental Arts of Florida, where he also practices.

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