GUARDIAN DENTISTRY PARTNERS - Key Persons
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- Senior Director of Real Estate & Facilities
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- Senior Director of Operations / Virginia
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- Operations Manager
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Dr. Markowitz evaluates your overall health, your risk factors, and the personal goals you have for your smile.
There's no guessing at Great Boca Smiles-Dr. Markowitz has a vision for what your smile will look like and implements the most advanced technologies to get your smile to where it needs to be!
Dr. Markowitz attended Dental School at The Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his post dental training and surgical residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY. He received his implant surgical training at the University of Miami's Implant Dentistry Program. He has continued his dental education at the prestigious Rosenthal Institute and Aesthetic Advantage, Inc.
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- Partner
- Partner / New York
Dr. Amit Patel graduated from Mercer School of Engineering in 1997.
Later he would train at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston and then at the Cleveland Clinic. After completing a year of private practice in Cleveland, Dr. Patel decided to settle in Cary, North Carolina.
Dr. Patel designed and built West Cary Dental in the summer of 2003. His focus has been primarily on general and comprehensive dentistry for families.
Dr. Patel is married and resides in Cary with his wife Anu and children Sohum and Siya. He is an active member of various community service organizations. He enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and meeting new people.
Dr. Andrew Branton was born and raised in the Lehigh Valley. He completed his bachelor's degree in Business Management from Virginia Tech University.
After completing his bachelor's degree, he attended The Norwegian School of Economics in Bergen, Norway. Andrew worked in insurance and investment sales for a financial planning firm for a year before deciding to make his career change to dentistry.
After speaking with his father (a dentist of 30+ years) about his frustrations in investment sales, his father suggested he should go to dental school. He laughed off the suggestion at first, but that simple comment planted a seed in his head. He had always loved working with his hands and had thrived in his science classes in high school. After a month of thinking it over and researching what he would have to do to apply to dental school, he decided to quit his job and return to school. Four years later, Andrew graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry and started his dental career.
Andrew has loved every minute of being a dentist. He is anxiously waiting to meet everyone. He strives to provide his patients with the best dental care and experience they deserve. Andrew's continued goal is to keep up with all aspects of dentistry. He has completed comprehensive courses in implant placement/restoration at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and IV sedation at Duquesne University Pharmacy School.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, hiking, swimming, playing guitar, listening to music and cooking.
Dr. Forrest is a third-generation dentist and completed his clinical research at the University of Miami on the interdisciplinary management of cancer treatment, irradiation therapy, and implantology.
This earned him the prestigious Straumann ITI Implant Dentistry Scholarship Award. While attending Dental School, Dr. Forrest completed two Periodontics externships at New York University and Harvard University. Dr. Forrest completed his three-year specialty training in Periodontics and Implant Surgery at the University of Florida, Shands Hospital, earning his master's degree focusing on oral immunology.
Additionally, he is a faculty reviewer for the Periodontics Chapter in the McGraw Hill Clinical Dentistry textbook. He retains a teaching appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Florida. To date, Dr. Forrest has placed more than 20,000 dental implants while serving as the Clinical Director of Orange Park Dental Partners. Dr. Forrest is also a part of the Clear Choice Dental Implant Team. Since 2016, he has lectured nationwide to practitioners on behalf of Envista, Nobel Biocare, and Implant Direct. He shares his methodology, teaching others how to attain the highest possible results in implant dentistry.
Dr. Gomes is from Dallas, Texas, and attended The University of Oklahoma for his undergraduate degree in Biology. He then moved south to attend the University of Texas Houston School of Dentistry. While working towards his degree, Dr. Gomes fell in love with this great city and now is proud to call himself a Houstonian.
He is passionate about providing quality dental care in a comfortable environment. He prides himself on always striving for excellence, and for this reason, he is adamant on continuing his education.
As a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Gomes is committed to staying current within the ever-changing field.
Dr. Gomes enjoys running, cooking, and a good book.
Dr. Oblinger graduated in 1999 from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry.
After dental school he served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy for three years at NAS Pautuxent River, MD and Camp Lejeune, NC. Prior to dental school, Dr. Oblinger graduated from North Carolina State University with degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry.
Dr. Engle is a caring, experienced dentist with a wealth of knowledge & compassion.
He graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry with his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree in 1999. Since then he has dedicated himself to continuing his education to stay at the forefront of modern dentistry & has completed courses in oral sedation, Invisalign® & dental implants. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, & Alabama Dental Association.
When he is not treating patients, he enjoys spending time in the water, hunting, fishing & coaching sports, all with his three kids. Dr. Engle is a 40-year church member at Dawson Baptist & gives back to his community & to others in need, through dental mission trips to Honduras & Venezuela as well as numerous Habitat for Humanity projects.
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- Director of Facility Management, Partner / Texas, Florida
- Partner, Business Development / Texas
Antonio Molina, DDS grew up in Miami, FL from Cuban immigrant parents. He attended the University of Miami as an undergrad.
He graduated from Georgetown Dental School in 1987. After two years as an associate he took over a private practice in Key Biscayne, FL where he practiced for 25 years.
While in private practice he completed the Implant Maxicourse at NYU in 1995. He was the first General Practice dentist in South Florida able to use NobelBiocare implants. Dr Molina completed the LSU Continum in Aesthetic Dentistry in 2010. He is CEREC certified and has extensive training in its use. Dr Molina has completed several Frank Spears courses and attended courses with Dr. John Kois.
In 2012 he relocated with his family in support of his wife's career to Dallas, TX. There he started his first partnership and acquired 9 practices over the next 3 years. He a was the Managing Partner for the DFW Family Dentistry Group until 2019 when he joined Guardian Dental Partners.
Dr. Molina leads Partnership Development for Guardian Dentistry.
Away from dentistry, Dr. Molina is an avid golfer often traveling to enjoy the game. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 children traveling and learning new cooking techniques, a family passion.
After graduating from University of California Los Angeles, Dr. Samuelian attended New York University College of Dentistry and received his doctorate in dental surgery in 1998.
Dr. Samuelian was elected to Membership of the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon. OKU recognizes academic and clinical excellence in dentistry.
Dr. Samuelian continued his dental training and education at New York Hospital Queens with a residency in general practice with emphasis in cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Samuelian has been in private practice since then. He has placed his expertise in building a successful and relaxed atmosphere to treat patients and to change patients' preconceived notions of dentistry.
After over 35 years of dedicated practice in the dental field, Dr. Belton's patients have truly become his family.
He always goes above and beyond to create long-lasting relationships built on trust, respect, and one-on-one attention. For the last few years, he has enjoyed specializing in sleep apnea treatment as well, helping those in need enjoy healthier, more restful lives.
As a child, Dr. Belton had an uncle who worked as a dentist, and seeing such an up-close-and-personal look at the dental field certainly inspired him. His uncle truly loved his job and practiced well into his 80's! Through him, he learned that good dentistry was much more about the people than it was about simply fixing teeth. Dr. Belton even had the amazing privilege to work directly with his uncle for a little while after graduating dental school - and all these years later, he stills feels confident that following in the man's footsteps was the perfect choice.
Dr. Belton is a proud 1985 graduate of the University of North Carolina Dental School. In the mid-90's, he attended the Dawson Academy and strove to elevate his technical prowess. This was followed by eight weeks at the Pankey Institute, where he combined his newfound technical talents with the essential "relationship" component of dental care. Dentistry truly requires lifelong learning, which is why he continues to attend courses regularly through various prestigious institutions. He's also passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of dentists, which is why he spent several years working as an adjunct faculty member at the ECU Dental School.
More recently, Dr. Belton has been on a particular journey to help patients overcome untreated sleep apnea through custom oral appliance therapy! He is also a member of the following dental organizations:
American Dental Association
North Carolina Dental Society
SPEAR Education
Diplomate of the American Association of Dental Sleep Medicine
Dr. Greenbaum graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1981.
Immediately after dental school, he completed a one-year general practice residency at the VA Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. He has practiced dentistry in Bethesda, Maryland for over 30 years. In 1992, Dr. Greenbaum received the prestigious Academy of General Dentistry Fellowship Award.
Dr. Greenbaum is committed to advancing continuing education. Because of this, he offers the latest techniques and technology to his patients. He is a graduate of the LVI for Advanced Dental Studies. The Institute is the world's premier post-graduate cosmetic and neuromuscular dental training facility.
Dr. Greenbaum's passion is designing beautiful smiles. A cosmetic makeover can greatly change a patient's life; through intensive training and vast technical expertise, Dr. Greenbaum is able to provide the highest level of care with exceptional results.
Dr. Greenbaum is a Diplomate with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Dr. LeNoir is a graduate of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry where he was elected vice president of the endodontic club and achieved an award for his skills in prosthodontics.
After graduating, he received extensive postgraduate training in the General Practice Residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital Network in Allentown, PA.
Dr. LeNoir hails from Wilmington, DE. Wanting to head south for college, Dr. LeNoir attended the University of Richmond and played on the nationally ranked Spiders baseball team. After four years of college baseball, he was drafted by the Texas Rangers and played three seasons in the minor leagues for the Spokane (WA) Indians, Bakersfield (CA) Blaze, and Sussex (NJ) Skyhawks.
While at the University of Richmond, Dr. LeNoir met his lovely wife Lydia, a field hockey player who is a registered nurse in the city of Richmond. They have four children Benjamin, Lorelei, Adam, and Scarlett as well as, a boxer named Gioia. During his down time, Dr. LeNoir loves grilling and also watching, coaching, and playing sports.
Dr. Veach was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama where he completed his undergrad at Huntingdon College in 2015 with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Business Administration.
He then went on to graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a degree in Doctor of Dental Medicine in 2020. He is a member of the Alabama Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Upon completing dental school, Dr. Veach was awarded The American College of Prosthodontic Award and American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Award. Dr. Veach and his wife, Lauren relocated back to his hometown where he enjoys being outdoors, hunting and playing golf.
Dr. Brian Carp is a dedicated dentist who has a passion for helping his patients improve their oral health and feel confident in their smile.
He has been practicing in the area for over 25 years and plans to continue helping in any way he can. He graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1996 and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland prior to dental school. He continues his connection with Temple by teaching a practice management course. Dr. Carp keeps up with all of the current dental techniques, procedures, and technology by continuing his education every year. He is also an Associate Fellow in the World Clinical Laser Institute and has advanced training in CAD/CAM dentistry, laser dentistry, and implant dentistry.
Dr. Carp also volunteers with the East Meets West Foundation, traveling to Da Nang, Vietnam to provide humanitarian dental care to disadvantaged children. Dr. Carp and his wife have two children. He enjoys hiking, biking, and swimming in his spare time.
Dr. Miller is a native of Bethesda, Maryland and comes from a family of native Washingtonians.
She completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she majored in Psychology, was active in her sorority and received University Honors every year for her academic achievements. She received her DDS degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where she was a member of the Gamma Pi Delta Honor Society and Hispanic Dental Association. During her final year of dental school, she completed a clerkship in oral surgery where she spent half of her weekly clinic sessions performing complex extractions and treating dental emergencies. Dr. Miller is a member of Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity, the DC Dental Society, the American Dental Association, Renaissance Study Club, and the Maimonides Dental Society. She is also fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Miller is thrilled to be a part of Cohen & Cohen and to be back in her hometown. She loves getting to know all of the patients in the practice, from those who are new to those who have been patients for 60 years. She focuses on creating personalized treatment plans to fit the needs of each individual. Her favorite part of dentistry is being able to dramatically improve a patient's self-confidence by improving their smile.
Dr. Miller lives in Shaw with her husband Chris and their puppy Leo. She loves exploring the area's parks, cooking healthy meals, Peloton-ing, and spending time with her DC friends & family.
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- Fredericksburg Dentist
- Partner / Virginia
Dr. Heresi is a Fredericksburg Dentist working with a team of highly dedicated professionals. Together, they have over 30 years of combined experience!
At Heresi Dental Care, we are committed to providing our patients with the best dental care available. As advancements in comprehensive healthcare become available, our team integrates these techniques to support our patients' overall health and well-being. All of the providers at Heresi Dental maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay current on the latest trends in dental care.
Dr. Heresi obtained his Bachelor and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees from the University of San Martin, School of Dentistry in Lima, Peru. He continued his postgraduate studies in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. His two-year residency included the latest advanced training in oral surgery, periodontal, endodontic, prosthodontic and pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Heresi is very passionate about his career, and he practices all phases of general dentistry in Fredericksburg. He is currently in the process of earning an Associate Fellowship in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Heresi is originally from Peru, where he practiced for three years before coming to the United States. He has been a Fredericksburg dentist serving this Northern Virginia community for many years. Regardless of his busy schedule, he finds the time to volunteer his services at NOVA Community College Mission of Mercy and The Lion's Club in Lima, Peru.
When Dr. Heresi is not in the office practicing his passion of cosmetic and comprehensive dentistry, he spends most of his time with his wife Stacy and their two beautiful children, Christopher and Katherine.
Dr. Carrie Dodson, DDS is a Dentistry Practitioner in Opelika, AL.
She currently practices at Opelika Dental Associates.
Dr. Wolfe has been practicing in the Lehigh Valley for over 30 years. He and his team have a very loyal patient base who enjoy visiting the spa-like atmosphere for all their dental needs.
He is a graduate of Ohio State University and enjoys spending time with his four grandsons and attending concerts.
Dr. Callahan's medical career started with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Northeastern University. Working in emergency medicine, she saw the connection between oral and bodily health, and realized dentistry would allow her to help people while also developing close and lasting relationships with those she served.
Dr. Callahan returned to school, this time at the University of Michigan, where she obtained her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS). After dental school, she moved to Maryland and went to work at Walter Reed Army Hospital. She was exposed to a wide range of oral health cases and was able to use her nursing and dental knowledge to treat military personnel in the hospital setting.
After three years at Walter Reed, Dr. Callahan realized she was ready to move into private practice. Caring for service members was an honor, but she wanted to have time to spend with patients and the freedom to care for each in a manner that was right for their individual needs.
Dr. Chong Lee, an accomplished professional in every sense of the word, and a native of Arlington, started early in pursuit of his aspirations to become a dentist.
He is a graduate of Medical College of Virginia and, professionally, has focused primarily on the philosophy of optimal care and superb service designed to exceed his patient's expectations.
This level of commitment as well as his passion for dentistry led Dr. Lee into the study of physiologic aesthetic dentistry; training that considers the importance of a balanced bite with the assurance of successful restorative and cosmetic procedures. In the process, Dr. Lee discovered that sleep dentistry is deeply integrated into the study of physiologic aesthetic dentistry.
Dr. Lee chose Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), a world-renowned post-graduate center for aesthetic and neuromuscular dentistry to acquire the necessary skills and training necessary to achieve the highest level of success when treating his patients for physiologic disorders of the jaw, sleep apnea and addressing cosmetic needs. At LVI, Dr. Lee serves as clinical instructor and holds the prestigious title of Regional Director of LVI.
Dr. Lee has been voted the "best" and/or "top" dentist in the region by several magazines, and he was voted "best" dentist in America by his peers.
Dr. Craig Q. Adams, DMD, PA: Born in Paducah, Kentucky on October 4, 1961, I became a Kentucky Wildcat fan from birth. Although my family moved to Cleveland, Ohio for my junior and senior high school years, my loyalty never wavered.
Dr. Mody graduated with a DDS degree from New York University - School of Dentistry in 1991.
She later went on to complete a general practice residency program at Montefiore Medical Center, an affiliate of Albert Einstein University. She has won many awards for her outstanding career.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Dr. David P. Deeb has been practicing dentistry in Calabash, NC for 30 years. He graduated Cum Laude from Dickinson College with a BS in Biology and a Chemistry minor. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill. During his tenure in Dental School, Dr. Deeb was the recipient of numerous academic and scholarship awards including valedictorian, and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society (Phi Beta Kappa of Dentistry). He continued his dental education with an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency at the UNC School of Dentistry and also received the Academy of General Dentistry Fellowship Award (FAGD). He is a member of the American Dental Association and the North Carolina Dental Society.
Dr. Deeb has two daughters, Taylor and Jordan. In his spare time, Dr. Deeb enjoys traveling and rooting for his beloved UNC Tarheels.
Dr. David Strassman has been pleased to be able to offer beautiful smiles to his neighbors in the Lehigh Valley for over 30 years.
The doctor earned his dental degree from Temple University after earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He believes in ongoing education not just for himself, but for the entire practice, which was recently awarded the Mercer "Meaning of Time" award and has completed training with The Mercer Group as well as with Classic Practice Resources in Baton Rouge, LA. The team's knowledge, skill, and support have been instrumental in Dr. Strassman being voted a "Select Dentist" by his peers in the September 2013 issue of Lehigh Valley Style.
Dr. Strassman's recent postgraduate education has focused on CEREC™ dentistry and implant restoration. His training on the most up-to-date version of CEREC allows him to provide one-visit crowns, partial crowns, and onlays with even more speed and comfort. He has trained at the Great Lakes Dental Center in Detroit and the Kois Center in Seattle, and was featured in a Dental Practice Report article on best practices in the dental field.
He believes not just in education, but in collaboration, and as such was honored to be featured in a Mercer Dental publication regarding his philosophy and the relationships he has built with local dental specialists, dental suppliers, and Mercer consultants. He has maintained membership in professional organizations for his entire career, and is currently a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, and Lehigh Valley Dental Association, of which he is a past president.
Dr. Strassman and his wife Laurie are the proud parents of two grown children (and a son-in-law). In his spare time, he enjoys photography, jazz and other music, concerts, reading, and travel.
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- Partner
- Member of the American Dental Association
- Partner / Florida
Yates is a member of the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the Atlantic Coast Dental Society, the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and was awarded a Fellowship certification with the International Dental Implant Association.
Dr. Turner, a New York City native, came to Philadelphia in 1992 to attend Temple University School of Dentistry.
In 1999, Dr. Turner partnered with Dr. Coleman in his already existing practice. In 2004, Dr. Turner appeared in an episode of "Ambush Makeover" as the cosmetic dentist chosen to restore a patient's smile.
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- Chief Clinical Officer, Partner / Virginia
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- Executive Director of Partnership Development, Partner / New York
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- Senior Director of Operations / Michigan, New York
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- Director of Clinical Education and Development
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- Director of Training and Development
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- Senior Director of Operations
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- Vice President of Insurance Operations and Revenue Cycle Management
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- Senior Manager of Clinical Education and PACE Programs
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- Senior Director of Operations
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- Senior Director of Operations, Partner / Florida
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- Procurement Manager - Vendors and Labs
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- Marketing Analytics and Operations Manager
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- Manager of Brand Marketing & Communications
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- Talent Acquisition Partner