Dr. Reza Ardalan, better known as Dr. Reza in the office, earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997. After moving to Florida, Dr. Ardalan received his DMD degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in 2002. While there, Dr. Ardalan served as Student Body President and received numerous awards including: The American Society of Dentistry for Children Outstanding Senior Award, Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Outstanding Senior Award, Pierre Fauchard Academy Award, NSU-CDM Student of the Year, Excellence in Student Leadership, and NSU Chancellors Award among many others.

Since opening the office, Dr. Ardalan has been recognized as the NSU-CDM Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, the DOH Champion Dentist of the Year and has received distinguished service awards from the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr Ardalan has also served two terms as President of the Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and is the past President of the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Ardalan is trained and certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support demonstrating his commitment to treating children in the safest manner possible. He is also an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (FAPD), Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry (SSPD), American Dental Association (ADA), and the Florida Dental Association (FDA).

Dr. Ardalan was born in Tehran, Iran in 1975 and moved to the United States when he was five years old. After moving all over the country as a child, he chose to make Port St.Lucie, Florida his permanent home. He is married to his wife, Kimberly, and they have a wonderful son, Aidan, two beautiful daughters Layla and Noelle, and a Cairn terrier named Mia Hamm. In his spare time, Dr. Ardalan enjoys watching all types of sports, especially those involving his favorite teams the University of North Carolina Tar Heels and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Kimberly Ardalan was the office manager at Ardalan Pediatric Dentistry since before the office was even built. She was instrumental in overseeing the construction and design of the office prior to its doors ever opening. Kimberly attended both Florida Atlantic University and Barry University where she graduated at the top of her class and received her Bachelors Degree. Kimberlys exceptional business background makes her an integral part of the team. Recently, Kimberly has taken on the role of Chief Financial Officer, as she oversees the growth of the practice.

After being born in Miami, Kimberly moved to Boca Raton, Florida at age 1. She spent most of her life in Boca Raton until moving to Port St. Lucie with her husband. In September 2008, Kimberly gave birth to her first child, Aidan Dean Ardalan. In 2010, she welcomed her second child, Layla Marguerite Ardalan, and followed that with the birth of Noelle Grace Ardalan in 2012. When shes not taking care of the office, she enjoys working out, ice skating, rollerblading and spending time with her family.

Yanira has been a long standing member of the Ardalan Pediatric Dentistry clinical team. Yanira enjoys working with children and is CPR and radiology certified. She is also bilingual and adept in the latest dental procedures.

Yanira was born in Honduras and raised in Broward County before moving to the Treasure Coast. She is very family oriented and has three beautiful children, Andrea, Alexander and Alysia. In her spare time she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her kids.

Tiffany Waller became a certified dental assistant in 2007 and a certified orthodontic assistant in 2014. She is also CPR/BLS and Radiology certified. She enjoys working with children and loves to learn new things.

Tiffany was born and raised in St. Lucie County. She likes spending time with her friends and family. She has a big heart for animals and loves to spend her free time baking tasty treats in the kitchen and fishing along the river.

Rachel became a dental assistant in March of 2016 she is also CPR and radiology certified. Growing up with a mom in the dental field she wanted to follow in her footsteps. Rachel also enjoys working with children so to combine both of her passions was the perfect career choice.

Shannon graduated from IRSC in 2010 from the dental assisting program with her AS degree. She is certified in CPR, radiology, and orthodontics. Shannon has worked in pediatric dentistry for one year and general dentistry for five years. She joined our team in October 2017 and is so excited to be working with kids and looks forward to making each one of their visits amazing.

Shannon was born and raised in Miami until high school when she moved up to Broward county and graduated from Cooper City High School in 2000. She is a firefighter wife with two kids named Tyler and Addyson. Shannon also has a fur baby named Luke. In her free time, she enjoys working out, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.

Quinn became a certified dental assistant in April 2017 and joined the Ardalan Pediatric Dental team in 2018. She is CPR/BLS certified and in is continuing her education in biology as well. Quinn loves working in pediatric dentistry and enjoys coming to work.

Karen has been in the dental field since 2013 and joined the Ardalan Pediatric Dentistry business team in March 2018. She has had wonderful mentors throughout her career who have helped her develop valuable skills which are a significant benefit to the team. She is grateful to be working with a team that has a purpose and vision to make a difference in childrens lives.

Karen was born and raised in Indiana and after graduating from Indiana State University with her Bachelor of Science degree, she and her husband moved to Florida. They now have two wonderful children, Caleb and Hailey, and are grateful to be able to raise them on the Treasure Coast. Karen enjoys spending time with her family and taking advantage of the Florida sunshine by relaxing by the pool or on the beach.

Dani joined the team in 2016, but has been in the dental field since 2002. She brings with her a wealth of experience in orthodontics, general and pediatric dentistry. Her love for children and unbelievable enthusiasm brought her back to work at a pediatric dental office.

Dani has been on the Treasure Coast since the age of six and has been happily married since 2002. Dani and her husband have one beautiful daughter. When she is not spending time with family and friends, you will find her on the dog beach, reading a book, or boating with her 3 dogs. She has a soft spot for Labrador Retrievers!

Jaime Cacho joined the team in the fall of 2016 and has been a welcomed addition. He moved to Port St. Lucie from Miami at the age of ten and eventually graduated from Port St. Lucie High School. He currently attends IRSC for business administration. Jaime has always enjoyed working in an office setting and is very skilled with computers.

Jaime has several younger nephews and cousins that he enjoys spending time with. In addition, he enjoys finding interests that he has in common with the patients at the office. He and his long time girlfriend have a shih tzu named Belle, and Jaime loves all things Marvel, Star Wars, and he enjoys rooting for all the hometown sports teams.

Jacquelyn became a valued member of the Ardalan Pediatric Dentistry business team in February of 2017. Prior to that, she had been in the restaurant industry for 5 years. Jacquelyn is excited about being in a different work atmosphere, especially since she enjoys working with kids and interacting with the parents.

Jacquelyn was born and raised in St. Lucie county. She is very close with her grandparents and likes to be home with them as much as possible. In her free time, she enjoys rollerblading, tennis and relaxing on the weekends.

Michelle has worked with children for many years and found that being a part of the Ardalan Pediatric family was exactly what she needed. She loves to make children happy and enjoys trying to make them feel more comfortable. She appreciates a challenge and tries her best to improve and grow as much as she can.

Michelle was born in Indian River County, and immediately moved to St. Lucie County to be raised. She has continued to live in Fort Pierce and now is raising her children there, with her husband at her side. The rest of her immediate family is never very far away. Michelle loves to spend as much time as she can with her family during her time off. Michelle always hoped for a house full of children and laughter, and she was blessed with exactly that. There is never a dull moment in the house, when there are seven in the family.

Lights, camera, action!! Your entire family will be treated like stars at Ardalan Pediatric Dentistry! At our office, we dont just fix teeth; we are building a home for your smile! One visit to our office and you will see that we provide an encounter unlike any other. As your family goes through our Four Stages of Exceptional Care, you will receive a unique experience not seen anywhere else. From the moment you walk in to the point where you receive an individualized care plan for your child, you become a part of our dental family. Let us show you that all dental offices are not created equal!

You never get a second chance to make a first impression! At Ardalan Pediatric Dentistry we take that very seriously. Your first encounter with us sets the stage for an unbelievable experience for the entire family. From the first phone call where you are greeted by a friendly voice to the moment that you walk into our state-of-the-art office you will know that you are in for something different. The Premiere Welcoming Experience sets the stage for a lifetime of happy smiles. Whether your child is playing in our game room, watching a movie or interacting with our outstanding team, our goal is that your child has a great experience. We dont forget about the parents either! You can enjoy the comforts of gourmet coffee, comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi as we welcome you to your new dental home.

Leave the cookie cutting to the baker! The Healthy Smile Solution develops a unique treatment plan specifically for your child. A comprehensive examination with the Ardalan Pediatric Dental team allows us to develop an oral health plan tailored to your child. Preventative, restorative, and behavioral patterns will all be taken into consideration when formulating a game plan for the patient. The Healthy Smile Solution takes into consideration modern evidence based dentistry and combines that with your childs specific dental needs. Allow us to work together to develop a modern and conservative plan for your family.

At Ardalan Pediatric Dentistry, we believe in creating healthy smiles that last a lifetime! Our goal is to give children the tools needed to maintain excellent oral health. The Continuing Care Advantage is our unique system designed to grow with your child as they continue their journey in our office. We will tailor each visit with your child on where they are in the continuum of care and work together to create an oral action plan focusing on prevention, proper nutrition, and maintenance. We will monitor the patients growth and development, provide anticipatory guidance, and look for variations to the norm. The Continuing Care Advantage helps ensure that your childs oral health needs are consistently met!

You are so much more than just a patient in our office; you are part of our dental family. We believe that it is our mission to do more than just fix teeth, and we invite our patients and parents to join us on this journey. The Community Builder is our vision for making a difference in the world. Within the practice, we are building a community with the families that walk through our doors. By continually offering terrific opportunities and connecting with our patients in a fun way, we want you to feel part of something special. Our ultimate goal is to make a positive impact on your lives. The Community Builder has a second mission as well, and that is to make a lasting contribution to our Treasure Coast community. At Ardalan Pediatric Dentistry, we make every effort to support our local businesses and organizations. In addition to the tremendous hours of volunteer work, throughout the year we put on numerous events for the community. We feel that it is our responsibility to make the place that we live and work better than we found it. We encourage you to join us and help us spread smiles throughout the community!