Dolphin Dental Care

After 26 years in practice, my passion for dentistry still remains the thriving force of my life. Being able to build personal relationships with each of my patients is one of the most important and rewarding aspects of my job. My patients always come first and being able to enhance a person's life or relieve them of discomfort gives me the strength to work even harder for their benefit. Other than family, my practice will always be the main priority in my life. That is the promise and commitme...Read Morent I make to each of you! I feel privileged to work with such an excellent group of professionals. My wonderful staff is an impressive collection of dedicated individuals who care about each and every one of our patients and strive to help our patients maintain healthy standards of dental health which will, in the long run, benefit their overall health. It is great to work with them every day. I grew up in Bogota, Colombia, and moved to New York where I lived for 23 years before settling in Aventura, FL. My wife’s name is Cristina and we have been happily married for 36 years. We have three wonderful children named Angelica, Andres, and Jimmy, and five beautiful grandkids: Sebastian, Valentina, Christian, Isabella, and Natalia. Our Maltese, Lucas, keeps us company at home as well. When I am not in the office you will usually find me with my family. I am lucky to have all my grandchildren living locally because I get to spend quality time with them and watch them grow. I am passionate about and love music, enjoy the Arts, history, reading, cooking, and traveling to learn about different cultures. Read Less

My patients’ oral health is my main priority. Through gentle cleanings, exams, and screenings, I make sure that each patient I meet can have a healthy, beautiful smile for life. I like my patients to feel well cared for. Our patients are so important to us, and we always provide a friendly and clean environment for them. All of our staff is committed to serving our patients with the honesty and integrity they deserve. My wonderful husband, Joe, and I have two boys, Gianni and Julian, true gifts ...Read Morefrom God. We are also very excited to meet our new addition to the family in April, 2013. In my free time, I enjoy arts and crafts with my children, spending quality time with my family, being involved in my church activities, and serving in the community. Read Less

love what I do and strive everyday to improve as a person and professional. Here at Dolphin Dental Care I work along side Dr. Parra and Dr. Franco with patient care and treatment presentations. I like my patients to feel at home in the office, so I try to make them feel comfortable by getting to know them on a personal level. It is my goal to show them how much I truly care about them, and how much I want to help them improve their oral and overall health. My free time is spent outdoors with...Read More my friends and family enjoying the beach and other outdoor activities Read Less

In addition to being responsible for all administrative paperwork and appointment scheduling for our patients, I am also in charge of handling patient insurance benefits and claims. My forte is creating relationships with my patients and making them feel at ease in our practice. I also present treatments to our patients and provide them with flexible payment options. I try to make this as easy for patients as I can, as this is often the most complex part of dentistry. My wonderful husband’s nam...Read Moree is Ivan, and I have two children, Juliana and Julius. My leisure time is spent at the beach, pool, or on an exciting getaway. Read Less

It is my job to make sure the office runs smoothly. I am responsible for day-to-day operations in the office including front desk duties and assisting in staff and doctor relations. You can always find me at the front desk, and at times chairside doing what needs to be done to make sure the office runs smoothly. Our office is very exciting and fun, and there is never a dull moment. We have great communication here and are truly like a family. I am very proud to be a part of this wonderful practi...Read Morece. My husband, Ivan, and I have three children, Angelica, Jimmy, and Andres, as well as five grandkids. My favorite things to do are traveling and spending time with my grandkids; I am lucky they all live close by. Read Less

My responsibility is keeping Dolphin Dental Care’s operations running smoothly. I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University and continued on to Nova South Eastern University for my MBA and Cornell University for my Master's Certificate in Marketing and Leadership. My background in business development and marketing helps me oversee everything from financial and performance to human resources and marketing. I have created the company’s development systems, implemented market...Read Moreing plans, and standardized dental operations to increase efficiency and elevate the level of care we offer. I am very proud to be a part of this wonderful team. We are a group of friendly and caring individuals who love working with our patients, building lifelong friendships, and helping others live a healthy life filled with beautiful smiles. I am happily married to my wife, Vanessa, and we have two children, Sebastian and Valentina. My free time is spent with my family, traveling, doing outdoor activities, learning about different cultures, and reading. .. Read Less