Dental Health and Beauty

Dr. Maria Alejandra Semprun received her DMD degree from the Universidad Santa Maria in Venezuela, during which time she was involved in research projects in the areas of clinical pathology, periodontics, orthodontics and temporomandibular disorders. After arriving in the United States, she completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program at Nova Southeastern University. This one-year program allowed Dr. Semprun to refine and enhance her skills and scientific knowledge in a...Read Morereas such as endodontics, implant restorations, oral surgery and special needs care. She then went on to complete a rigorous three-year program at Nova, which earned her a DMD degree. Dr. Semprun believes strongly in catering to each patient's dental needs by formulating a treatment plan that will best suit the patient's individual requirements. Her multi-disciplinary approach to patient treatment arises from her broad training in various aspects of dental medicine. Dr. Semprun is currently a member of the Florida Dental Association (FDA) and the American Dental Association (ADA). Read Less

Dr. Cleydes Dougherty is a highly-skilled dentist trained in both the United States and Venezuela. She is a graduate of the dentistry program at the Universidad Central de Venezuela, one of the most respected dental schools in Latin America. Following her graduation, Dr. Dougherty completed coursework in Advanced Adult Dentistry, which earned her a Master’s degree from the Universidad Santa Maria in Caracas, Venezuela. She also completed a comprehensive residency in aesthetic dentistry and impla...Read Morents. Dr. Dougherty went on to become a faculty member at the University, instructing third and fourth-year students in Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry as well as supervising all aspects of patient care and treatment in the Adult Services Clinics. After arriving in the United States, Dr. Dougherty continued her dental training at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL where she completed a rigorous two-year clinical residency program encompassing aesthetic dentistry and treatment of patients with special needs. During this time, Dr. Dougherty won several awards for excellence in both general and special needs dentistry, and conducted research in the areas of composite materials and management of patients with autism. Dr. Dougherty’s main interests are managing complex restorative and cosmetic cases and educating her patients in proper preventative dental care. She is currently a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and the Florida Dental Association (FDA). Read Less