MEET The Doctors

Dr. Charles Etheredge, DDS
Dr. Etheredge grew up right here in Palm Beach County. After graduating from dental school at the top of his class at The University of Florida he moved to the beautiful Palm Beach Gardens area to start his career.Practicing in Palm Beach Gardens since 2001, he has created some of the areas most beautiful smiles. He performs all facets of dentistry, however, in the last several years he has focused his practice solely on implant dentistry. At NextStep Smiles, he provides life changing procedures to his patients by bringing 3D digital dentistry to the full mouth implant restoration process.
Dr Etheredge completes extensive hours of continuing education to stay current with the ever changing technology as it relates to dentistry. His practice philosophy is to create a warm and caring atmosphere where his patients feel comfortable and at ease.

Dr. Fred Tepedino, DMD
Dr. Tepedino comes from a long line of dentists, over 20 spanning 4 generations. Attending the University of Central Florida for his Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology and Microbiology, he went on to Nova Southeastern University to receive his Doctorate in Dental Medicine. Upon graduation he started his career with a teaching position in clinical dentistry. He then moved on to private practice with a focus on advanced cosmetic dentistry and implant restorations. Always furthering his education and abilities, Dr. Tepedino continued his surgical training to achieve a Fellowship in Implant Dentistry and advanced alveolar reconstruction. Dr. Tepedino relocated to Jacksonville to take over Dental Arts of Florida in 2011 where he integrated his skills in cosmetic design and reconstruction into the comprehensive dentistry center.Dr. Tepedino lives in St. John's County with his wife Chelsea and daughters Charlotte and Harper. He enjoys an active lifestyle and spending time with his family. Ever a perfectionist, Dr. Tepedino strives to offer all his patients a range of options to help them achieve a healthy and beautiful smile.
