Meet Dr. Jade Rivera, DMD
Associate dentist at Simply Smiles with a focus on patient education, comprehensive care and cosmetic dentistry.
A Florida-Trained Dentist
Dr. Jade Rivera is an associate dentist at Simply Smiles. She studied biology at the University of South Florida, where she earned her bachelor's degree with honors. She then attended the University of Florida College of Dentistry and received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.
Dr. Rivera makes a point of keeping up with current dental techniques, education and technology. She brings that learning to her patients through clear explanations, so each person understands their options and can take an active part in decisions about their care.
Comfort matters to her as well. She pays close attention to how you feel and aims to keep each visit as easy and pain-free as she can, which may help patients who have felt uneasy about dental treatment in the past.
Education & Credentials
University of South Florida
Dr. Rivera earned her bachelor's degree in biology, with honors, from the University of South Florida before starting dental school.
Doctor of Dental Medicine
She received her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry.
Professional Memberships
She belongs to the American Dental Association, the American Association for Women Dentists and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Ongoing Learning
She stays current with new dental techniques, education and technology so her patients benefit from up-to-date care.
What She Focuses On
Three priorities guide the way Dr. Rivera practices.
Patient Education
She explains what she sees and what your choices are, so you can make decisions about your care with good information.
Comprehensive Care
She looks at the health of your whole mouth, not just one tooth, and plans treatment with the bigger picture in mind.
Cosmetic Dentistry
She enjoys helping patients improve the look of their smiles. Results vary from person to person and start with a consultation.
Outside the Office
Dr. Rivera has always loved the beach, which is part of what drew her to the Sarasota area. She now considers it home. In her free time she enjoys paddle boarding, traveling, reading and catching up on shows. She shares her life with her husband, David, and their Yorkie, Sadie.
Real Patients, Real Stories
For my first interaction with the staff at Simply Smiles on the phone to my first visit. Everyone was kind, made me feel comfortable and patient with me. I haven't had the best experiences at dentist but Dr. Szef was amazing at easing my fears and concerns. She took the time to educate me about my care needs and showed completely and that's why I would recommend them to anyone. The whole staff is top Tier.
I was a first time patient, and if I could give Simply Smiles more than 5 stars, I would. I will definitely be back 😊 The staff was all amazing!! They were very informative and very thorough. I absolutely LOVED Hannah as my hygienist as well. Her bubbly personality made my day joyful and she makes you feel very comfortable through the entire process. Keep her! I’ve went to other practices to know she really goes above and beyond. Dr. Sandra Scef was very sweet and really cared for me as well, and at the end of the day, that’s what matters and stands out.
We had a dental emergency when my daughter's spacer broke, and Simply Smiles was fantastic. They got us in the same day , and the team was so kind and efficient with my 7-year-old. Chelcie and the staff explained everything clearly and fixed it perfectly with zero drama. Made a stressful situation so much easier—highly recommend them for anyone needing fast, caring Dental care in Sarasota/ Bradenton area!
