CJ Henley, DMD, PA / San Marco, Jacksonville, Florida
New patients welcome in Jacksonville, FL.
One dentist, clear fees, and no surprises.
We are accepting new patients at our San Marco office. At your first visit, Dr. CJ Henley reviews your health, examines your teeth, and shows you what he sees on the screen. You leave with a plan and the fee for each step before any treatment begins. You’ll see Dr. Henley at every visit after that, too.
- 1 dentistDr. Henley sees every patient himself, at every visit
- ~2 hoursfor the first visit, so nothing is rushed
- Same dayemergency visits during office hours, for new patients too (call first)
- Ages 2–102children, adults, and older adults; Spanish spoken
Top-rated on Google: 4.9 stars from more than 225 patient reviews.
What to expect from us
Five promises to every new patient.
When people tell us why they left another dental office, the same reasons come up: a different dentist every visit, a bill that didn’t match the estimate, treatment they weren’t sure they needed, and nobody answering the phone when something broke. These promises are how our office is set up instead.
New patient forms
Your new patient forms, online.
Fill out your health history and review the privacy notice and consent form online whenever it suits you, or complete them at the office. Each link opens a secure form in a new tab.
- Health history form: your health, medications, allergies, and dental concerns.
- Notice of privacy practices: how your health information is used, and your privacy rights.
- General dental consent: consent for evaluation and routine preventive care.
Prefer paper? That’s fine. Arrive about 15 minutes early and a team member will help. If you’re unsure how to answer a question on the forms, we’ll work through it together. Please don’t send health details by text.
Your first visit
What happens at your first visit.
Plan for about two hours. Your first visit is a health and medication review, a comprehensive dental exam with imaging when it’s needed, and an unhurried conversation with Dr. Henley about what he finds, your options, and the fees. Your cleaning is planned around what your gums need.
Before you arrive
Complete the new patient forms online if you like. Bring your medication list, insurance details, and any recent x-rays. If you’re nervous, tell us when you book.
Health review
We go through your medical history and medications. This matters more than most people expect: medications and conditions change how we plan dental care.
Exam and imaging
Dr. Henley examines your teeth, gums, bite, and jaw joints, and screens for oral cancer. We take digital x-rays only when they’re needed, and use recent ones from your last dentist when we can.
What we found, on the screen
You see the photos and x-rays with Dr. Henley. He explains what is urgent, what can wait, and what to watch, and answers your questions.
Your plan and the fees
You leave with a plan in order of priority and the fee for each step. You decide what to do and when. Nothing is scheduled that you didn’t choose.
Switching dentists or getting a second opinion
Told you need more work than you expected?
A dental second opinion is a normal, reasonable thing to ask for, especially before crowns, root canals, implants, or veneers. Bring your x-rays and treatment plan, and Dr. Henley will tell you what he sees and why, including when he agrees with your current dentist.
Many new patients come to our Jacksonville office after being told they need several crowns, a deep cleaning, or new veneers, and they want to understand why before they commit. We look at the same x-rays and photos, show you what we see, and explain the reasoning in plain terms. Sometimes the answer is “yes, this needs treatment soon.” Sometimes it’s “this can be watched.” Either way, you’ll know why.
About deep cleanings
If your gums show signs of periodontal disease, a regular cleaning may not reach the problem. Dr. Henley will show you the gum measurements and x-rays, explain why a deeper cleaning is recommended, and give you the fee first. You decide; nothing is billed that you didn’t agree to.
Veneers that look bulky or fake are a common reason for a second opinion. See veneer redos and why veneers can look fake.
Fees and insurance
Fees before treatment, and honest answers about insurance.
You get the fee before any treatment begins. We are an out-of-network practice: many dental plans still pay part of the cost, and our team can help you understand how to use your benefits before you schedule.
Surprise bills are one of the most common complaints people have about dental offices, usually because an estimate assumed the insurance would pay more than it did. Because we are out-of-network, we talk about that up front instead of after the fact. Some dental plans cover part of exams, cleanings, and treatment, often with frequency limits. You are responsible for amounts your plan does not pay.
Call our team with your plan details to ask about fees and payment arrangements, including the fee for a new patient visit. Read what patients should know about out-of-network dental insurance, or dental insurance after retirement if you’re planning ahead.
Why we don’t do same-day crowns
Every crown is handmade by a local ceramist.
Some offices mill crowns from a block while you wait. We don’t. Each crown is built by hand at Dynamic Dental Solutions, the same local lab and ceramist, Paul Robert, who makes our porcelain veneers. It is shaped and shaded to match your own teeth and fitted to your bite while you wear a temporary crown.
A handmade crown takes longer than one milled in the office. In exchange, a ceramist can layer color and translucency the way natural teeth have it, which matters most on front teeth, and Dr. Henley can ask for changes before the crown is ever placed. Read why you might need a crown and why crown costs vary in Jacksonville.
The same approach applies to porcelain veneers: you see a mock-up before any tooth is prepared, your temporaries are made from that approved design, and Paul Robert layers the porcelain. See dental veneers.
If something breaks or hurts
Same-day emergency visits, for new patients too.
If you’re in pain or a tooth breaks, call first. We see same-day emergency visits during office hours for new and existing patients. Our after-hours on-call line is for existing patients.
A cracked tooth, a lost crown or filling, swelling, or a child’s knocked-out tooth are all reasons to call right away. See emergency dental care for what to do before you get here, and when to go to the emergency room instead.
Nervous about the dentist?
If it’s been a while, or you’re anxious, tell us.
Many new patients haven’t been to a dentist in years, and many are nervous. There are no lectures here. We start with what matters to you, go at your pace, and offer oral sedation and laughing gas for anxious adults.
- A stop signal: raise your hand and everything pauses.
- Numbing gel first, a slow injection, and a check that you’re numb before any work begins.
- TVs in the ceiling, your own headphones welcome, and a hygiene room with a fireplace.
- Sedation dentistry: oral sedation or laughing gas for adults, after a medical review.
Read how our Jacksonville office approaches anxious patients. For children, we keep visits short and gentle; see general and family dentistry. We see patients from age 2 to 102, and Spanish is spoken in our office.
A dentist accepting new patients near you
New patients from across Jacksonville.
Dr. CJ Henley is a general dentist in Jacksonville whose practice includes cosmetic and restorative dentistry, dental implants, and care for medically complex patients. New patients come to our San Marco office for a first visit, a second opinion, or a dental home for the whole family.
Our office on Hendricks Avenue is easy to reach from San Marco, Southbank, San Jose, Riverside, Avondale, Ortega, St. Nicholas, Downtown, and Mandarin. Patients with complex medical histories, including head and neck cancer survivors, are welcome; read about our complex and medically involved care.
See what patients say in our reviews, read about our San Marco dental office, or browse the dental FAQ. There’s plenty of parking.
San Marco
On Hendricks Avenue, in the neighborhood
A dental home a few minutes from your door.
Downtown and Southbank
Southbank borders us; Downtown is across the Main Street Bridge
Easy to fit a first visit around a workday.
Riverside, Avondale, and Ortega
Across the St. Johns River on the Fuller Warren Bridge
A short trip over the river to a dentist you’ll see every visit.
San Jose
San Jose Boulevard becomes Hendricks Avenue at our end of town
One road from your street to our door.
Mandarin
North on San Jose Boulevard (State Road 13)
A straight drive for new patients looking for an independent office.
Southside and Baymeadows
North on I-95 from Baymeadows Road
An easy drive for a second opinion.
Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach
West on Atlantic Boulevard or Beach Boulevard
Worth the drive for the same dentist every visit.
Ponte Vedra and Nocatee
West on J. Turner Butler Boulevard, then north on I-95
Book your first visit ahead to plan the drive.
Orange Park and Fleming Island
North on US-17 to I-95, then across the Fuller Warren Bridge
Visits are booked ahead to plan around work.
St. Augustine
North on I-95
The longest drive here; many patients make it for second opinions and larger treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Questions from new patients.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. CJ Henley, DMD, PA is accepting new patients of all ages, from age 2 to 102, at our San Marco office in Jacksonville. Call 904.398.1549 or request an appointment online. If you’re in pain, call first and we’ll try to see you the same day.
What happens at a new patient dental appointment?
Dr. Henley reviews your medical history and medications, does a comprehensive exam of your teeth, gums, bite, and jaw joints, screens for oral cancer, and takes digital x-rays when they’re needed. Then he shows you what he found on the screen and gives you a plan in priority order with the fee for each step.
How long does a new patient appointment take?
Plan for about two hours. We reserve that time so the exam and the conversation aren’t rushed. Our team will confirm the timing when you schedule.
Will my teeth be cleaned at my first visit?
Your cleaning is planned around what your gums need and the type of visit scheduled. If your gums need more than a routine cleaning, Dr. Henley will show you why and give you the fee before you decide.
Do I need to fill out new patient forms before I arrive?
No. You can complete the health history, privacy notice, and consent form online ahead of time, or fill them out at the office. If you’ll do them here, please arrive about 15 minutes early and a team member will help.
What should I bring to my first dental visit?
A list of your medications and supplements, including allergies and past reactions; your dental insurance information if you have coverage; and any recent x-rays or records from your last dentist. Call us if you’d like help requesting them.
Will I see the same dentist every time?
Yes. Dr. Henley sees every patient himself. He does your exam, explains your options, and performs your treatment, so you won’t be handed to an associate you’ve never met.
Do you take my insurance?
We are an out-of-network practice. Many dental plans still pay part of exams, cleanings, and treatment, often with frequency limits, and you are responsible for amounts your plan does not pay. We can help you understand how to use your benefits. Call our team with your plan details to ask about fees before scheduling.
Will I know the cost before treatment?
Yes. You receive the fee for each step before treatment begins, and nothing is done that you didn’t agree to. If your plan changes, we update the fee with you first.
Can I get a second opinion?
Yes, and it’s a reasonable thing to ask for before crowns, root canals, implants, veneers, or a deep cleaning. Bring your x-rays and treatment plan. Dr. Henley will tell you what he sees and why, including when he agrees with your current dentist.
Do you make same-day crowns?
No. Every crown is handmade by a local dental lab and ceramist, shaded to match your teeth and fitted to your bite, while you wear a temporary crown. It takes a little longer than a crown milled in the office, and we think the result is worth it.
Do you see new patients for dental emergencies?
Yes. We see same-day emergency visits during office hours for new and existing patients. Please call first so we can be ready. Our after-hours on-call line is for existing patients.
I haven’t been to the dentist in years. Is that a problem?
Not at all, and you won’t be lectured. Many new patients in Jacksonville have been away for years. Dr. Henley starts with whatever is bothering you most and helps you decide what to do first.
I’m nervous about the dentist. What can you do?
Tell us when you book. We explain each step, use numbing gel first, agree on a stop signal, and go at your pace. For anxious adults, we also offer oral sedation and laughing gas after a medical review; see our sedation dentistry page.
Do you see children?
Yes. We see children from age 2, with short, gentle visits and simple explanations, and we see their parents and grandparents too.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes, Spanish is spoken in our office. Let us know when you schedule.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is plenty of parking at our office at 3675 Hendricks Avenue.
Where is your dental office in Jacksonville?
CJ Henley, DMD, PA is at 3675 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207, in San Marco. Call 904.398.1549 or request an appointment online. Bring your medication list, insurance details, and any recent x-rays to your first visit.
More reading: Comprehensive dental exams · Dental FAQ
Your next step
Book your first visit with Dr. Henley.
Call or request an appointment and tell us what brings you in: a checkup, a second opinion, something that hurts, or a dentist for the whole family. If a tooth has broken or you’re in pain, see emergency dental care and call first.
CJ Henley, DMD, PA3675 Hendricks Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Prefer a nonurgent text? 904.762.5616 is our practice on-call and text line. Please don’t send sensitive health information by text, and call for anything urgent.