Founder | Periodontist & Dental Impant Dentist

Dr. Mario Iraheta is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University where he completed a post-graduate fellowship in periodontics. He is originally from El Salvador and after graduating from the Universidad Evangelica de El Salvador he attended New York University’s International Post-Graduate Residency in Periodontics. Dr. Iraheta is a dedicated periodontist with a grasp of the most innovative, minimally invasive new procedures. Dr. Mario Iraheta is licensed by the Florida Board of Dentistry and is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, and the South Florida Dental Association.

Cosmetic & General Dentistry

Dr. Edgar Karim Lopez attended the University of Florida School of Dental Medicine, where he received his doctorate degree in 2001. Soon after graduating, he completed a one year residency in Advanced General Dentistry at Nova Southeastern University. Today, Dr. Edgar K. Lopez provides patients with high quality comprehensive care, including general and cosmetic dentistry, fixed and removable prosthetics, endodontics, oral surgery, and facial rejuvenating treatments, such as botox and dermal fillers. Dr. Edgar Lopez is fluent in English, Spanish and French.

Cosmetic & General Dentistry

Dr. Michael Maya was born and raised in Aventura, Florida where he attended Hillel Community Day School and then Dr. Michael Krop for high school. He went off to study biology and psychology at the Univeristy of Central Florida. Dr. Maya received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. After graduation, he relocated to New York City where he completed his general practice residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. Michael has extensive training in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, emergency dentistry, and is an Invisalign provider. He also received post-graduate training in implantology, CAD/CAM technology, and root canal therapy. Dr. Maya’s passion for the delivery of pain-free dentistry along with his friendly personality keeps his patients coming back. When he is not at the office making sure patients understand that “White Teeth Matter,” he enjoys going to the gym, playing sports and playing guitar.

Orthodontist

Dr. Succar was born is Lima, Peru and moved to the United States at the age of eight. She is fluent in both English and Spanish. She recently tied the knot, in the beautiful country of Dominican Republic, to her collage sweetheart, Jim. Dr. Succar earned a Bachelors of Arts in Chemistry in 2003 at Florida International University, from which she graduated with the honor of Magna Cum Laude. She then went on to attend the prestigious Harvard University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her Doctorate of Medical Dentistry in 2007. Dr. Succar returned to sunny Florida to follow her dream of becoming an orthodontist. Dr. Succar received her Masters of Science in Dentistry along with her Certificate in Orthodontics at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine. She worked with Dr. Naidu in 2010 and practiced in Boca Raton, FL. A fun fact about Dr. Succar is that she loves to salsa dance! Her parents and brother are musicians and she frequently performs with them. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and family. Her passion for creating beautiful healthy smiles is one we all share.

General Dentistry

Dr. Rafael Urbino is a South Florida native. Dr. Urbino then went on to earn his Dental Medicine Doctor (DMD) degree from the University of Florida in 2004. He then completed a Post-Doctoral Residency at the VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL, where he received advanced training in special needs and hospital dentistry. He also completed training in Moderate Sedation Anesthesia (“I.V. Sedation”) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Urbino is a member of the medical staff at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, where he performs dental and oral surgery for persons with special needs under anesthesia. He is also involved in the oral-dental care for patients with Head & Neck Cancers. He is a member of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the Florida Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the North Dade/Miami Beach Dental Society, the Special Care Dentistry Association, the Mt. Sinai Medical Center Foundation, and is a Fellow of the American Association of Hospital Dentists (FAAHD). Dr. Urbino is an Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University-College of Dental Medicine, Institute for Special Needs Dentistry. He is also a Courtesy Professor at the University of Florida-College of Dentistry. In 2009, Dr. Urbino was awarded the prestigious University of Florida – Outstanding Young Alumnus Award.

Endodontist

Dr. Bui received his formal dental education at the State University of New York at Buffalo, in both the School of Pharmacy and the School of Dentistry. He completed his residency in endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Bui continues to update his education through courses specific to endodontics in order to provide his patients with the most effective treatment options. He is also an active member of the American Association of Endodontics. It is Dr. Bui’s goal to help his patients retain their natural teeth whenever possible. He finds it very satisfying to treat fearful patients and show them that endodontic treatment, root canals is particular, can be completely painless. Dr. Bui is a native of Buffalo, NY, and has lived in Fort Lauderdale for the past six years. He has two daughters who he loves to spend quality time with, especially when they’re at the beach, kayaking, and biking.