Robert Cory Kalifeh

Dental care in Gainesville’s northeast quadrant doesn’t always get the same attention as downtown practices—yet the area serves a steady mix of UF faculty, grad students, and long-term residents who prefer staying close to home. Routine cleanings, fillings, and preventive checkups form the backbone of most local clinics, but access to periodontal evaluations or restorative treatments often means branching out from the usual chain offices. For those mapping their options near Waldo Road, the trade-off between proximity and specialized services becomes a practical consideration.

At 410 NE Waldo Rd, the practice operates in a stretch of Gainesville where medical offices and quiet residential blocks intersect. The location—just minutes from the Hawthorne Trail and a short drive from both UF’s campus and the Jonesville area—puts it within reach for patients balancing work, school, or family schedules. No frills, no sprawling complexes; the focus here is on consistency in general and cosmetic dentistry, from whitening procedures to basic extractions. Parking is a non-issue in this part of town, where side streets and lot space remove the hassle of circling for a spot.

Appointments can be arranged directly by phone—(352) 375-3790—without navigating automated menus or referral hoops. First-time visitors might check the map listing to confirm the route; Waldo Road’s layout can be deceptive if you’re coming from the south. The practice doesn’t advertise walk-in availability, so calling ahead remains the simplest way to secure a time slot.