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Meet our team
Our team was built with a shared goal - to give patients their dream smile. Get to know us!
“My mission statement is to provide exceptional dental care in a welcoming-family oriented environment. I am dedicated to promoting oral health and enhancing the well-being of my patients through personalized, comprehensive dental services. With a commitment to continuous education and state-of-the-art technology, I strive to deliver gentle, pain-free, and compassionate care that exceeds expectations for lifelong dental health.”
-Joao A. Valdez, DMD
Meet the doctor
Joao A. Valdez, DMD
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Valdez's hobbies include reading, playing and watching soccer, and working out. He also loves spending time with his family and friends at the beach or during at home barbecues!
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of Florida College of Dentistry – Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
University of South Florida – Tampa, Florida
“My mission is to help improve each patient’s dental health and quality of life by helping them achieve their dental goals. It is my duty to deliver high-quality, individualized dental education and comprehensive care with compassion and integrity.”
-Rachel L. Franz, DMD
Meet the doctor
Rachel L. Franz, DMD
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Franz loves spending time with family and friends. Her hobbies include trying new recipes, reading new books, and taking in the latest series on Netflix.
Experience
Dr. Franz has completed advanced courses in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, implant dentistry, removable prosthetics, and clear aligner therapy.
Dr. Franz is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Clear Aligners, the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, and the West Coast Dental Association.
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Dental Medicine – Bradenton, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Saginaw Valley State University – University Center, Michigan