From a young age, Dr. Marquez was fascinated by dentistry. During summer vacations, she would shadow her local dentist and help out at the clinic. Her interest in dentistry eventually led her to Meharry Medical College where she earned her DDS. She then went on to complete her General Practice Residency with the VA.Before opening her own practice here in Naples, Dr. Marquez gained years of valuable experience working in other dental offices. At these larger practices, she was able to treat patients and help them maintain their smiles, but she began to see that people were often treated as numbers rather than being given the proper time and attention they deserved during their visits and treatment.Now that she has a practice of her own, Dr. Marquez can focus on individualized care, always taking the time to get to know her patients and educating them on their treatment plans. At Altamar Dental Studio, the entire team strives to create an environment where every patient feels like a friend and where communication is prioritized.
Born and raised in a family of health professionals, Dr. Marino was always intrigued by how beauty and health intertwined and showed an inclination for the visual arts such as portrait sketching, painting, and photography.
Dr. Marino graduated with a bachelors degree in biology from Florida International University in Miami, Florida before going into dental school. Julio C. Marino, DDS is a graduate from Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry where he also completed a General Practice Residency and had stints at the Tennessee Valley Veteran Affairs System. Dr. Marino has a proven track record and has served the Naples community for 4 years and now is ready to come home to Altamar Dental Studio.Dr. Marino is passionate about full-mouth rehabilitations. He has worked on over 2,000 complete dentures. He is a member of the prestigious American Academy of Clear Aligners and an Invisalign provider. He also completed the Digital Smile Design Residency 1 with a focus in facially driven designed smiles.Outside of the office, Dr. Marino enjoys quality family time with his daughter and wife. He is an avid pickleball player and watch enthusiast. He also just picked up paddleboarding.
At Altamar Dental Studio, we feel honored to provide our community with friendly, compassionate dentistry. We believe that quality dental care starts as soon as you walk through the door. Thats why we have a team that is passionate about exceptional service and making sure that you and your family feel comfortable throughout your entire visit.
Each patient has unique needs, and we offer care tailored specifically to you and your oral health goals. Dr. Marquez and Dr. Marino combine skills and compassion to give you healthy, beautiful pearly whites that make you proud to smile.
Jessica Johnson is my front desk administrator, she likes us to call her 'Ecka'. She is originally from the Philippines. Ecka is also a trained chef. She started working in the Dentistry field in Colorado and from there, it has become a passion to serve the patients. Ecka loves the Naples community, and she is very excited to work at Altamar Dental Studio. She has a beautiful daughter, and in her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. Ecka loves saying:
Jazmine Valenzuela is my dental assistant. Jazmine was born and raised in Naples. She is very passionate about Dentistry, and serving her community. She loves dancing, horse riding and spending time with friends and family. She is very lively and enthusiastic, and she loves to eat everything that Ecka cooks. One of her favorite quotes: ' You 're never fully dressed without a smile.
Yamila moved to Naples when she was only 6 years old. She is very detail oriented with a lot of experience in Dentures. Before joining Altamar Dental Studio she worked with Dr. Marino for years, so seeing them work together makes you think that they can read each others minds. She has two beautiful children and enjoys spending time with them. Success isnt always about greatness, It is about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success, greatness will come.
Established in Collier County, Wounded Warriors of Collier County is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. The mission of Wounded Warriors of Collier County is to assist with the needs of Veterans and their families, with the focus on education, housing, and mental health. The vision of Wounded Warriors of Collier County is to see that No Veteran is Left Behind in our county. Through our work and efforts, the community will rally around our Veterans by providing and coordination resources to meet the unique needs of Veterans.
Altamar Dental Studio provides free dental services to Veterans through the Wounded Warriors of Collier County. We have also participated in the 2020 homeless Veteran count, providing dental screenings to the homeless population in Collier County.