Raised in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Yaciel Ferrera graduated with a bachelors degree in Chemistry from Rollins College. He continued his education at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in New Jersey. During his time in dental school, Dr. Ferrera was selected to participate in a mission trip to the Dominican Republic/Haiti to provide care for impoverished communities. He was also fortunate enough to provide dental care for the underserved Navajo community in Arizona. Dr. Ferrera furthered his dental education by completing a general practice residency at the highly competitive Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Dr. Ferrera is committed to delivering individualized quality dental care in order to achieve patient goals. He is passionate about using dental technology to produce predictable outcomes in the various fields of dentistry. When Dr. Ferrera is not practicing dentistry, he enjoys spending time with his wife, who is also a dentist, and their two dogs. His hobbies include playing basketball, ping pong, sailing, and watching television shows.
Meet the 2011 Office Manager of the Year. Robyn has been with Dr. Keo since he started his practice in November of 1998. She was chosen from over 3,000 members of the American Association of Dental Office Managers to be Office Manager of the Year in 2011. While she acknowledges the entire Amazing Smiles team as a large part of her accomplishments, her dedication, leadership, and community outreach are what make her an amazing office manager. She has one grandson, born in 2011. Robyn and her husband enjoy getaways at their 90-year-old farmhouse in Tennessee, which they renovated in 2008
Melissa, a native of Jamaica, grew up in Miami, FL and moved to the Space Coast in 2015. She began her career in dental assisting in 2008 and joined Dr. Keos Amazing Smiles team in 2016. Melissa has a strong passion for dentistry and her favorite part of her career is helping patients to achieve overall oral health and confident smiles. She enjoys creating personable relationships with our patients and incorporating a family atmosphere to our team. You can often find Melissa singing and dancing while entertaining not only our team, but also our wonderful patients. Outside of the office she enjoys her downtime travelling, dabbling in real estate, and spending quality time with her family. Melissa is blessed with an amazing fianc, Gerrard, bonus baby, Gabby, and her dog and bunnies.
Kaitlyn graduated from Eastern Florida State College in 2019 with both an A.S. in Dental Assisting Technology and Management, and an Applied Technical Degree in Dental Assisting. She is one of Dr. Keos amazing dental assistants that helps to streamline routine procedures, elaborate on clinical findings for patient understanding, and enhance patient experience. When not at work Kaitlyn enjoys staying active outdoors, spending time with her pets, and getting wrapped up in home improvement projects. The most rewarding parts of her career are watching patients exude self-confidence after smile reconstruction and accruing continuing education.
Megan has been a dental assistant since 2015 when she graduated from Everest College and joined Dr. Keos Amazing Smiles team in 2019. Her favorite part of her career is seeing patients truly smile after aiding in their dental health care. Megan travels back and forth to Mississippi to visit family often and is a fur-mom to a mini Australian Shepard named Remi. In her free time, she can be found mudding in the woods or riding the waves in the river by boat.
Kristy was born in New Jersey, grew up in Brevard County, and is a Florida girl through and through. She began working as a Certified Dental Assistant in 2004 and furthered her education at Brevard Community College. In 2008 Kristy received her A.S. degree in Dental Hygiene and in 2014 she received her certificate in administering anesthesia. She has been an amazing asset to Dr. Keos Amazing Smiles team since 2009 and focuses on maintaining beautiful smiles and building personable relationships with our patients. Kristy enjoys attending concerts, exercising, and soaking up the sun on the beach during her spare time. Every Sunday during football season you can catch her cheering for her favorite NFL team: the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jewel studied dental hygiene at Brevard Community College in Cocoa, Florida and graduated in 1996 with her Associate of Arts and her Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. She holds state licensing for both Florida and her home state, Kentucky, as well as her certification in the delivery of dental anesthetics. Jewel joined Dr. Keos Amazing Smiles team in 2015 and is truly grateful to have found a great family-oriented team to work with every day. She prides herself on her gentle and compassionate chairside manners, enhancing patient experience, and educating her patients about oral health and hygiene. In her spare time, Jewel likes to spend time with her husband Mark, her dachshund, and friends either listening to music, camping, boating, or fishing.
Kylee has been a part of Dr. Keos Amazing Smiles team since 2019. She graduated from Eastern Florida State College with an A.S. in Dental Hygiene. Kylee has been in the dental field since 2012 and she truly enjoys every part of her career. When shes not at work, Kylee loves spending time with family and friends, and going to the beach. She has 2 yorkie-poos, Dozer and Lily, whom are her world other than teeth of course.
Chelsey has been working in the dental field since 2012. She graduated from Eastern Florida State College in 2018 with an A.S. in Dental Hygiene. Chelsey became part of Dr. Keos Amazing Smiles team in 2020 and focuses on educating her patients on their dental hygiene. During her free time, she likes to spend her time at the beach, hanging out with her family, and playing with her dog Axle.
Shelby graduated from the Academy of Dentistry in Las Vegas, NV in 2014 and has been a dental assistant ever since. She has a passion for cosmetic dentistry and an uncanny knack for easing the most anxious of patients. Shelby grew up in the heart of Texas but has traveled all over the world with her husband, three wonderful children, and two furbabies. Her most career enhancing experience was gained in Germany where she worked for 3 years and was introduced to foreign technique and technology, which has helped her become such an asset to Dr. Keos Amazing Smiles team.
We take pride in providing our patients with an individualized approach so that they enjoy a completely personalized experience and can look forward to exceptional results. Our friendly and caring team is here to answer any questions you have along the way and ensure you get the attention you deserve.
We are a private practice in Merritt Island and a leader in the art of modern dentistry. You can count on us to provide quality care in a friendly and caring atmosphere. From sleep apnea treatment and root canal therapy to orthodontics and advanced restorative dentistry procedures, we are here to provide you with the exceptional care you need and deserve.
Our office is equipped with advanced dental technology and equipment to ensure we can achieve optimal results with our services and procedure. We use digital x-rays and an intraoral camera to detect and diagnose dental problems. We also have an Planmeca crown machine in our office which allows us to provide same day crown services. Whether you are coming in for a comprehensive oral exam or gum disease treatment, you can count on us to use advanced dental technologies for great results.
