Meet The Team at Alafaya Family Dentistry in Oviedo
Your Trusted Dental Care Experts
With extensive expertise and unwavering dedication, the team at Alafaya Family Dentistry ensures your comprehensive care is their top priority.
Lori
CDA
Lori has been a dental assistant since 1978, and has been a member of the Alafaya Family Dentistry team since 1990. She was born in Reno, Nevada and grew up in northern California. In her spare time she works as a Jazzercise instructor.
Aleisha
Hygiene Coordinator
Aleisha, a valued member of our team since 2019, brings over 11 years of dental experience. A Florida native, she and her high school sweetheart husband have two children, Austin and Aubrey. Aleisha enjoys family time and vacations at their North Carolina cabin.
Waben
CRDH
Waben has been a dental hygienist since 2018 and has been a member at Alafaya Family Dentistry team since January 2020. She enjoys educating patients on how to keep their mouths healthy. She comes from a large family and enjoys spending her free time with them.
Jessica
Dental Hygienist
Jessica grew up in the Oviedo Community and attended Oviedo High School. She has a biology degree from University of Central Florida and received her dental hygiene degree from Sanford Brown College in Jacksonville in 2016. She has her anesthesia license from The University of Florida and has taken numerous courses on patient care and communication. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her dog Baxter (the office therapy dog), running, and spending time with her family.
Laurie
Accounting
Laurie has over 30 years of experience in dentistry. After relocating from New York, she has lived in Central Florida for the past three decades. She has been a valued member of the Alafaya Family Dentistry Team since 2010. Laurie loves spending time with family and friends, and her hobbies include music and classic car shows. She proudly owns a 1966 convertible Chevelle and a 1991 Firebird, and enjoys showcasing her cars at car shows on weekends.
Deborah
Hygienist
Debbie has been a hygienist at Alafaya Family Dentistry for over 20 years. She enjoys getting to know her patients and teaching them how to keep their mouths healthy. She has been happily married to her husband David for over 30 years. They have two grown children, a daughter and son. Their daughter Jillian, and son in law Ryan, live in Chuluota with their two daughters -Ava and Mia. They are Debbies pride and joy! Their son Jamison lives in Sanford.
Shelby
CDA
Nelly
CDA & Laboratory Technician
Nelly, originally from Prague, Czech Republic, trained as a dental technician and later added dental assisting to her skills. After moving to Canada, she continued her education and had two children in Kingston, Ontario. Nelly and her family have now relocated to Oviedo, where they love living. Her children, Alex and Lucas, attend Hagerty High School. Nelly, appreciates the high-quality care provided. She enjoys family time, supporting her kids in sports, traveling, home improvements, and humorously driving her kids crazy.
Natasha
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