Dr. Marilyn Sandor is one of Southwest Florida’s most trusted pediatric dentists and proud owner of Naples Pediatric Dentistry, serving families with a gentle, warm approach since 2001. She delights in helping curious, energetic children feel both cared for and confident, seeing each visit not just as dental care, but as a chance to build lifelong trust and healthy habits.
Beyond her clinical expertise, Dr. Sandor is a renowned innovator in pediatric dentistry:
- She developed the Zooby® prophy angles with Young Innovations, launched in 2009 and widely appreciated in clinical settings for embracing the importance of pediatric patient experience.
- She is the inventor of GoodCheckup®, a secure mobile app for virtual care, connecting families with trusted dentists for real-time consultations and care wherever they are.
Her innovations have made her a role model for women in dentistry, as someone whose approachable and caring personality is matched by high-impact contributions.
She’s been honored by her peers as a Top Dentist in Southwest Florida numerous years, and was recognized as one of AMTA’s Top 50 Teledentistry Leaders to Know in 2023.
Education & Training
- Bachelor’s in Biology — University of Chicago
- Doctor of Dental Surgery — University of Illinois (UIC) at Chicago College of Dentistry
- Pediatric Dental Residency — UIC Department of Pediatric Dentistry
- Master Degree in Oral Sciences — UIC Graduate College
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Florida Dental Association
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- West Coast Dental Association
About Dr. Marilyn Sandor, DDS
Dr. Marilyn Sandor is one of Southwest Florida’s most trusted pediatric dentists and the owner of Naples Pediatric Dentistry. Since 2001, she has welcomed every child as the most important guest—creating visits that are comfortable, confidence-building, and focused on lifelong oral health. Low-key by nature and meticulous in care, Dr. Sandor combines a calm chairside manner with deep clinical expertise.
Innovation & Leadership
- Inventor of GoodCheckup® — a secure virtual-care platform for real-time dental guidance; recognized by the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center (Polsky10 for Innovations in Dental Care).
- Developer of Zooby® prophy angles with Young Innovations — introduced in 2009 and still widely used to make cleanings smoother and more engaging for children.
- Named to AMTA’s Top 50 Teledentistry Leaders to Know (2023).
Awards & Recognition
- Top Dentist (peer-voted), Southwest Florida:
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Education & Training
- B.A., Biology — University of Chicago
- DDS — University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry
- Pediatric Dental Residency — UIC Department of Pediatric Dentistry
- M.S., Oral Sciences (Oral Biology) — UIC Graduate College
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Florida Dental Association
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- West Coast Dental Association
Selected Publications (with Dr. Bak Nguyen)
- LEADERSHIP: Changing the World from a Dental Chair — contributing co-author (2023)
- Alpha Dentistry, Vol. 3 — Paediatric Dentistry FAQ — contributor
