PATIENT EDUCATION

DR. NASSERY

Cosmetic Dentist in Miami Beach, FL

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.


Dr. H.A. Nassery
Dr. Davis
Dr. Laurence
Dr. Rassoulian
Dr. Alvareztorre
 

 

Hamid Nassery, DMD, FICOI
Dr. Nassery received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Boston University School of Dentistry. Upon on completion of his studies he began private practice in Boston area, during which time he was also a clinical instructor at the Tufts University Dental School.

Dr. Nassery has been practicing in Miami Beach for more than ten years, since his relocation to South Florida. Dr. Nassery is an avid believer in continuing education and has completed many certified courses in all aspects of dentistry with special focus in the fields of  Cosmetics, Implants,Neuromuscular Issues and Aesthetics. Dr. Nassery boasts one of the most comprehensive collections of before and after pictures of completed aesthetic cases which he has complied over the past 10 years.

"To me these are the ultimate form of functional art; they don't just look nice in my pictures, they are functioning in someone's mouth day in and day out."

Dr. Nassery's life is balanced by his loving wife and two daughters.
 
     
Howard Davis, DDS
Dr. Davis is a native of Washington, D.C.; however, he spent a good part of his youth in the Far East. He attended George Washington University, and attained degrees in Anthropology and Biology. After graduating University of Maryland Dental School, Dr. Davis served in the public health services, and has been practicing rehabilitative, cosmetic and implant dentistry for 30 years.

Dr. Davis has attained membership in the Gorgas Odontologic Scholastic Honorary, and the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthetic Honorary. In addition Dr. Davis has served as a clinical instructor at both the Dade County Dental Research Clinic and the residency program at the Mount Sinai Hospital.
  Dr. Davis
     
Peter Laurence, DMD
Dr. Laurence is a native of Tampa Florida. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry and the Natural Sciences from the University of South Florida and a Doctor of Dental Medicine from Tufts School of Dental Medicine.

He has made his home in Southeast Florida and has been practicing General, Implant and Cosmetic dentistry for over twenty nine years. His career in dentistry is enhanced by four children of college age, and his wife who is a school teacher, state and national political campaign worker and a novelist.
  Dr. Laurence
     
     
     
Shamod Rassoulian, DDS
Dr. Rassoulian attended University of Massachusetts at Boston, where he majored in Biology. Dr. Rassoulian Graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1993. After finishing a one year General Practice Residency at an affiliated hospital of Yale University Medical school, he practiced general dentistry until 1998. In September of 1998, Dr. Rassoulian was accepted into the Nova Southeastern University, College of Dental Medicine, where he received his certificate of specialty in Endodontics in year 2000.
 
     

Dr. Gloria Alvareztorre
Dr. Alvareztorre graduated from Boston University School of Dentistry in 1992.  Dr. Alvareztorre has over 19 years of dental experience and her office is located at 11645 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 406, North Miami, FL 33181.  Dr. Alvareztorre has an associate Orthodontist in house, Dr. Stephanie B. Davis.  Dr. Davis is a graduate from Harvard School of Dental Medicine.  Dr. Alvareztorre also has on staff  Dr. Burak Taskonak.  Dr. Taskonak graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry and is also a professor at Nova Southeastern University.   Their office hours are Monday thru Friday 9am to 6 pm and Saturdays from 9am to 12noon.  Please call 305-892-1515 to schedule an initial consultation.

 
     

Staff

Clara Vasquez is a native of Miami, FL. She has been a member of Dr. Nasserys' team since 1994 and has been with the office for over twenty three years. Clara obtained her dental assistant licensure in 1983 from Lindsey Hopkins and has over twenty years of dental experience. Clara uses her years of clinical experience and extensive knowledge of the dental field to lead our front office team. She has watched the patient's entire families grow with our dental office.   Clara
     
Jacklyn Chil has been a member of Dr. Nasserys' team since 2007. She is a native of Miami and received her Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification from NOVA Southeastern University in 2003. Jackie has over twelve years of dental experience and is currently overseeing our Sleep Apnea department. Jackie has completed such courses as Invisalign, Sleep Apnea, Nueromuscular Dentistry, etc. Jackie's kind caring way, attention to detail, and flexibility make her invaluable in assisting all our dentists in all aspects of services we offer.   Jacklyn
     
LeAnne Henry is a member of Dr. Nassery's hygiene team. She is a native of Nashville, TN. She received her Bachelors of Science Degree in the Program of Dental Hygiene from Western Kentucky University in May of 1999. LeAnne obtained her Florida licensure in May of 2000 and moved to Florida and began practicing in 2005. She has over ten years of dental experience and has completed numerous courses such as Implantology, Sleep Apnea, Invisalign, Nueromuscular Dentistry, etc.   Leanne
     
Maylen Alfonso is a native of Cuba and moved to Miami several years ago from Houston , TX. She received her Registered Dental Assistant Certification in 1999 and has been a member of Dr. Nassery's team since 2006. Maylen has also completed such courses as Sleep Apnea, Nueromuscular Dentistry, Invisalign, etc.. She is extensively trained in assisting in implant cases and is our peirodontists' main assistant. Maylen is calming, kind and always smiling, working very hard to see that all our patients are treated well.   Maylen
     
Anita Garcia is a native of New York. She obtained her New York licensure in dental assisting in 1983 from Mabel Dean Bacon. After practicing in New York for ten years, Anita and her family moved to Miami Beach, FL. She has been Dr Nassery's assistant since 1994. She has completed such courses as Implantology, Sleep Apnea, Nueromuscular Dentistry, Invisalign, etc., enabling her to offer patients the highest quality of care. Anita has also seen patients and their families grow with our practice and has seen the progress of those who have had their complete smile make-overs.  
     
     
     
Yakima Rebollar is a member of Dr. Nassery's hygiene team. She received her licensure from Miami Dade College. Yakima graduated with Honors and received the Betty Meader Humanitarian Award. Yakima has completed courses in Invisalign and Pure Power Mouthguards.  
     
Donna Gaviria is a member of Dr. Nassery's hygiene team since 2007. She received her Florida licensure in Dental Hygiene from Miami Dade College in 2007. Donna has completed courses in Invisalign, PPM, Nueromuscular, etc., and has over 5 years of dental experience. Donna is known for her beautiful smile kind and sensitive caring way. She makes sure all teeth and gums are cleaned and ready to go.  
     
Lynette Gonzalez heads up Dr. Nassery's Treatment Coordinating team. She has been involved in all aspects of the dental office for the past 18 years. Lynette received her Florida Dental Hygiene Licensure from Miami Dade College in 2003 and has completed courses in Invisalign and Pure Power Mouthguards. Lynette's strong dental background makes her an invaluable asset in planning patient's comprehensive treatments. Lynette's meticulous attention to detail and numbers makes her a perfect asset to our front office team.