Board Certified Pediatric DentistDr. Erin was born and raised in Lakeland, Florida. She received her Bachelor of Science degree Summa Cum Laude from Florida Southern College, where she graduated as the Honor Walk Student. Dr. Erin earned her doctorate with Highest Honors from the University of Florida College of Dentistry and graduated 1st in her dental school class. She continued her education at the prestigious University of Florida/Shands Hospital residency program to become a specialist in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Erin resides in Lakeland with her husband, Ross, and their daughter, Landry. They also have 3 dogs including two rescue puppies, Belle, Banks and Buckeye (you can thank Ross for that one!) In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, and Disney trips! Go Mocs! Go Gators!

Honors:

  • Dr. Carroll Bennett Award for Academic Excellence in Pediatric Dentistry
  • Alpha Omega Award for Scholarship
  • Academy of Dental Materials Award
  • American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Award
  • Prosthodontics Americus Dental Lab Award of Excellence
  • Florida Association of Periodontists’ Outstanding Periodontology Student Award
  • Hinman Scholar
  • Phi Kappa Phi Award of Excellence
  • University of Florida College of Dentistry Dean’s List

Professional Affiliations:

  • Induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society
  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Dental Association
  • Florida Dental Association
  • Polk County Dental Association

Meet Dr. Danielle

Dr. Danielle strives to create only happy memories of visiting the dentist! Her passion for working with children has brought her to the Pediatric Dentistry of Lakeland, where she is pleased to be part of the team to provide a positive, safe and fun environment for her patients.
A native New Yorker, Dr. Danielle Lombardi was born and raised in the Bronx. She earned her BA with honors in Biology and Psychology from Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY.
Dr. Lombardi was granted the Dean’s Merit Scholarship at New York University College of Dentistry, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Through her volunteer activities and patient interactions during dental school, she realized what she had always known, that she loves working with children!
Dr. Lombardi continued her education by completing a combined academic and hospital-based residency in Pediatric Dentistry at New York University and Bellevue Hospital. During her specialty training, she received a wide range of experience working with children with craniofacial anomalies, and developmental disabilities, as well as medically compromised children with cancer and blood disorders. She has participated in several local and international outreach programs to Kathmandu, Nepal, Sololá, Guatemala, Machias, Maine, and Poughkeepsie, NY to provide pediatric dental treatment, education, and training to underserved communities.
Based on her own great experiences at the dental office as a child, Dr. Lombardi understands the importance in working individually with each child in order to promote a lifetime of good oral and dental care.
When not in the office, Dr. Lombardi enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband Tom, family, friends and bulldog Baci.