Meet Our Team
Alana
Dental Hygienist
Alana has lived in Florida all her life. She graduated Dental hygiene school at FSCJ and has
always been passionate about oral health, as well as making a difference in people's lives.
Alana’s top priority is educating patients with their oral health along with building trust and
rapport through compassion and gentleness. She continues to improve on her education to
always be up to date in dental technology.
Alana has recently got engaged and will be expecting to get married April 5, 2024. She has a
dog named Lily and rescued her when she was 8 weeks old. She’s part beagle and sheltie (so
lots of energy).
Favorite Food: Anything with cheese
Hobbies: Reading, board games, adventure!
Favorite Quote: You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink
Lorena
Dental Hygienist
Lorena is from Colombia, and has lived in Central Florida since 2001. She moved to Clermont with her Husband in 2012. Lorena loves spending time with her two daughters, husband, dogs and turtle. She received her Bachelor’s in Education from UCF and Dental Hygiene degree from the State University of New York at Canton. She has been practicing dental hygiene since 2017 and loves to help people maintain a healthy smile.
Food: Pizza and Empanadas
Hobbies: Spending time with family, watching movies, and exploring state and theme parks.
Quote: Smile more, worry less, and be kind.
Jesyka
Dental Hygienist
Sindy
Dental Hygienist
Sindy was born in Honduras and came to America to pursue dental hygiene. Where she has been dedicated at taking care of our communities smiles since 2013. When Sindy isn’t working hard at cleaning everyone beautiful smiles she is spending time with her family or traveling around the world.
Favorite food: Mexican & Colombian food.
Hobbies: traveling & working out.
Favorite quote: "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing."
Yari
Dental Assistant
Yari is a certified dental assistant with 15 years of experience, including the past 9 years at Smile 4 Me Dental in Clermont, FL. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in the United States, Yari brings a rich cultural background and a deep understanding of patient needs to their role. They specialize in providing exceptional patient care, ensuring comfort and confidence during every dental procedure. As a PRF-certified professional, Yari stays at the forefront of dental advancements, contributing significantly to the practice’s success. Outside of work, Yari is a dedicated mother of two boys, one of whom has special needs. This personal experience has shaped Yari's compassionate approach, both in and out of the office, making them an empathetic and understanding caregiver.
Ana
Dental Assistant
Ana was born in El Salvador and lived in Maryland while growing up. She moved to Florida four years ago with her husband and their two boys. Ana has been working as a dental assistant for 3 years and loves it!
Favorite Food: Authentic Mexican
Hobbies: Anything fun with her kids
Favorite Quote: Yolo!
Kristyn
Dental Assistant
Born in Philadelphia and raised in Davenport, FL, Kristyn brings a small-town charm to her work as a dedicated dental assistant. With 20 years of experience in the field and certification in orthodontics, Kristyn has established herself as a skilled and knowledgeable professional. She takes pride in helping patients achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. Outside of work, Kristyn enjoys spending time with her loving family, including her daughter, and their two rescue dogs. A self-proclaimed foodie, she has a weakness for all things Italian - from pasta and pizza to gelato and espresso. When she's not helping patients achieve a perfectly aligned smile, you can find her indulging in her favorite Italian dishes or exploring new recipes to try at home.
Amber
Dental Assistant
Amber has been a dedicated dental assistant since 2006, bringing nearly two decades of experience and expertise to her role. In addition to her dental qualifications, Amber is also a certified phlebotomist, allowing her to provide comprehensive patient care. Born in Orlando and a long-time resident of Clermont since 1994, Amber has deep roots in the community. Her passion for patient care is matched by her commitment to staying current with the latest advancements in dental procedures. Outside of work, Amber enjoys staying active through running and spending time with her three dogs. She also loves exploring new culinary experiences and is always on the lookout for exciting dining spots to try.
Khalifa
Dental Assistant
Khalifa was born in Florida but raised in Trinidad and Tobago. Khalifa has been to two Olympic Games and is a retired professional athlete. She found her passion for dentistry and love for people. She is now an aspiring dentist, that currently attends the University of Central Florida. She has a Yorkie named Daisy and likes watching Love Island in her free time.
Laurie
Office Manager
Laurie was born in Pasco, WA but raised in the Philippines. She has developed a passion for the DENTAL industry when she moved back to the US in 2012. Recently, Laurie has been inducted as FAADOM class of 2023. FAADOM is a nationally recognized fellowship for top dental office managers in the nation.
With her 12 years of experience of working in the administrative side of dentistry, she is now responsible for the day-to-day operations at Smile 4 Me Dental. Her goal is to provide the highest level of customer service to her patients and be the best leader she can be to support her amazing team.
During her time off, Laurie enjoys spending time with her family and is always looking for new restaurants to try out. Reading and shopping are other things she loves to do in her spare time.
Favorite Quote. "Enthusiasm is common, endurance is rare." -Angela Duckworth
Raquel
Financial Coordinator
Raquel is a Florida native and grew up in Bonita Springs. She moved to Clermont with her husband Adam in 2012. She has been working in the dental field for over three years and is an expert on all things Smile 4 Me Dental! Raquel loves to spend time with her family, her dogs Duke and Charlee Jean, close friends, and supporting her local community. Favorite Food: Seafood Hobbies: Hiking, camping, and traveling Favorite Quote: "Don't threaten me with a good time!"
Natalie
Insurance Coordinator
Joany
Business Assistant
Joany was born in New Jersey, her family is from Peru. She attaended Passaic Co. Vo-Tech and chose Heath Occupations as a major. She began as a dental assistant and worked her way up to dental administration and management. She moved to Orlando, FL 30 years ago and has been in dentistry all those years. She enjoys helping patients understand their dental insurance benefits and financial options.
Hobbies: spending time with her kids and grandson and travelling to west coast beaches.
Favorite Foods: Anything from Peru and Puerto Rico
Favorite Quote: "Only do what your heart tells you" -Princess Diana
Robin
Front Office Assitant
Robin is Florida born and raised. She is a caring person that wears her heart on her sleeve. She loves to take care of people and makes amazing cupcakes!! She loves spending time with her husband, kids and dogs.
Favorite Quote: “Sometimes I’ll start a sentence and I don’t even know where it’s going. I just hope I find it along the way.” -Micheal Scott
