All that is good begins with a beautiful, healthy, smile. Our center is almost complete, and our grand opening will be in November 2021. Our new state-of-the-art center is in the 5th Avenue Shops, next to CVS, and Living Green.
At 5th Avenue Dental, our team of specialists provides you with the personalized, gentle care you deserve. Our team specializes in General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics, and Orthodontics. We look forward to meeting you.
As a member of our community, Dr. Rieger is committed to improving smiles all throughout South Florida. Dr. Rieger's patients benefit from his years of diverse and extensive dental training, as well as his personable, one-on-one approach. Dr. Rieger has ample experience in all phases of dentistry, specifically cosmetic, general, and family dentistry. He utilizes only the most advanced, high-quality technology and techniques. Dr. Rieger's goal is to ensure his patients get the best possible dental care in the most comfortable and pleasant atmosphere.
Dr. Rieger was born in Long Island, New York. He is a second-generation dentist who received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the State University of New York in 1985. In 1993, Dr. Rieger relocated to Florida to enjoy a more active and bright lifestyle all year-round in the sunshine state. In his free time, Dr. Rieger enjoys traveling, sports, being outdoors, exercising, and spending time with his family.
I have always been very passionate about dental healthcare. As a dentist, it is important for me to stay up to date with the latest technologies and treatment options for the community. It is essential for me to provide that to my patients; they deserve it.'
Dr. Gabriela Espinoza has over 10 years of experience caring for her patients! She received her dental degree (DMD) from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and completed a fellowship in Orthodontics at New York University. Prior to her dental career in the USA, Dr. Espinoza completed her dental degree in Venezuela at Santa Maria University in 2008.
Dr. Espinoza focuses her practice on restorative dentistry, aesthetic dentistry, and Invisalign. She is also trained and certified in Digital Smile Design and enjoys incorporating the most up-to-date technology into her practice.
Her ultimate goal is to provide the best quality of care for all of her patients and to add to their overall sense of well-being. For Dr. Espinoza, it is very important to establish a great relationship with patients and make sure they are comfortable and happy at every step of the process.
As a third-generation dentist, creating beautiful smiles is in Dr. Forrest's DNA. Throughout his 17 years of experience, Dr. Forrest has time and again distinguished himself as an industry leader in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. He completed his clinical research at the University of Miami on the interdisciplinary management of Cancer Treatment, Irradiation Therapy, and Implantology, which earned him the prestigious Straumann ITI Implant Dentistry Scholarship Award.
While attending Dental School, Dr. Forrest completed two Periodontics externships at New York University and Harvard University. He then completed his three-year specialty training in Periodontics and Implant Surgery at the University of Florida, Shands Hospital, earning his Master's Degree focusing on Oral Immunology.
To date, Dr. Forrest has placed more than 20,000 dental implants. Dr. Forrest also lectures nationwide to practitioners on his methodology, teaching others how to attain the best possible results in Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Omar Abdo is a Board Certified Prosthodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. Prosthodontics is a branch of dentistry that specializes in the replacement of missing teeth with artificial devices such as bridges, dentures, and dental implants. Dr. Abdo focuses his professional practice on restorative dentistry, complex denture therapy, maxillofacial prosthodontics, as well as, advanced cosmetic, reconstructive, and implant dentistry. In his 20-plus year career, Dr. Abdo has acquired valuable clinical experience and furthered his knowledge with continuing education and teaching. His training, experience and quest for excellence has provided him with a genuine and meticulous style, which he uses to offer his patients a comfort level and understanding of what is going on in their mouths and which is the best course of action for them.
Dr. Forrest maintains a reputation for achieving excellent results by consistently following the basic principles of proper treatment planning and team synergy. He continues to treat many of the most complex and challenging cases to improve the quality of life of others and, most importantly, to make people smile.
Maria was born in Bogota, Colombia and raised in Cali, Colombia. She graduated from Universidad del Valle, as a dentist and worked at several hospitals and community projects. In 2015, Maria moved to the United States in order to continue her professional growth, education and research experience. In 2017, she started her masters program in public health at Nova Southeastern University. The passion she has for helping people and improving patients oral health encouraged Maria to study for her master as well as acquire her Dental Hygiene license. Her research and experience is focused on Oral Cancer Prevention and Screening and the Prevention of Periodontal Disease. Maria has participated in several health fairs in South Florida spreading her mission which is to create new, healthy, and beautiful smiles. Outside of work, Maria likes to spend time with her family, friends, traveling and trying different restaurants. Her favorite thing to do is to laugh and make people smile. Her goal is to bring confidence and trust to her patients and their overall dental care.