Dr. Caven is supported by an experienced knowledgeable team dedicated to your comfort and care.
Richard Caven, DMD
Dr. Richard Chace Caven is a fifth generation, Florida dentist. For over 140 years, Dr. Caven and his family have strived to provide the highest quality and most friendly dental care. Dating back to the 1860’s to Dr. Caven’s great great grandfather, James Chace, there has been true integrity and personal attention given to patients. In a 2008 Jacksonville Magazine survey, his peers voted Dr. Caven as a Top Dentist. There truly is Continuity in a Time of Change.
Dr. Caven was born and raised in Jacksonville and has practiced dentistry here since 1996. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and received his D.M.D. from the University of Florida College of Dentistry.
Dr. Caven is committed to continually learning about advances in dental care. He has attended 1000’s of hours of continuing education courses in advanced dental bonding, advanced aesthetic considerations, porcelain veneers and crowns, Invisalign, ZOOM! Whitening, implant restorations, TMJ diagnosis and treatment, periodontal treatment, air abrasion technology, root canal treatment, beautiful and functionally ideal dentures, Botox Cosmetic and Juvederm Ultra dermal filler.
Dr. Caven has been featured on the local news and in the newspaper, has published articles for local magazines and for more than three years, Dr. Caven produced and hosted “Your Family Dentist,” a TV program that explained basic dental information to the lay public in easy-to-understand terms.
Dr. Caven has been the Clinical Board Advisor of the local Southpoint Study Club and is a member of the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the Northeast District Dental Association, the Jacksonville Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Pankey Learning Group, the Gebhard Study Club and a Charter member of the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Practice Administrator – June
As your first contact, June welcomes you to the practice and acts as a guide during your care. She handles your insurance, financial arrangements and scheduling, in addition to answering questions about treatment plans. June thrives on providing you excellent customer service.
Hygienist – Kathy
Kathy is your first line of defense for your dental health, providing professional cleanings to promote healthy gums. She is well trained in the latest instrumentation, and using a gentle touch and leading edge techniques, she is sure to put you at ease.
Assistants – Melissa and Ginger
Melissa and Ginger assist Dr. Caven in daily duties. They explain information about your dental health, helping you understand your personal treatment process. Dr. Caven’s assistants are trained in the fabrication of temporary crowns, whitening trays, sports mouthguards, nightguards 
and splints and ZOOM! Whitening.