Im Dr. Dalinda Canela-Pichardo and I would like to tell you a little about myself. I am originally from the Dominican Republic and proud to be the youngest of the third generation of healthcare providers. At a very early age, I had already made up my mind to become a Doctor. I absolutely love my profession and helping my patients gives me enormous satisfaction. I have been in private practice at this location since February 2001.

I attendedUniversidad Iberoamericana(UNIBE) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where I graduated cum laude in 1991. In 1995 I obtained my DDS degree fromNew York University(NYU). After passing my Northeast Regional Board (NERB) I was accepted into a post-graduate specialty program at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) where I obtained a specialty certificate in Prosthodontics.

Dentistry is my passion. The goal of my practice is to provide my patients with exceptional dental care delivered in a caring, compassionate and relaxed environment. I strive in pleasing my patients and satisfying their individual needs.

Carol came to us as a former dentist from Columbia, before completing her dental hygiene training here in Florida. Shes been working in dentistry for nearly 30 years and has been with our office for almost a decade of that time. As one of our busy dental hygienists, Carol is responsible for completing dental cleanings, reviewing patient oral health for improvements, taking x-rays, and providing top-notch sterilization for all tools post-treatment. One of the things she loves hearing most from patients is when theyre surprised at how easy and pain-free their cleaning was with Carol. She has a very gentle touch that patients like you will appreciate and love! Carol says being a part of the Canela Dental team feels more like youre working with family, and it makes her job even more rewarding and special each day. Youll find that Carol is always responsible, kind, trustworthy, dependable, and a good listener when you need someone to talk to. When shes not taking care of teeth at the office, youll probably find Carol sharing time with her close family and friends or playing a game of tennis.

Coralia Aguilera has over 30 years of experience as a dental hygienist and joined our Canela Dental team in March 2021. Coralia grew up in Holguin, Cuba, and attended the University of Santiago de Cuba from 1985-1989 to become a registered dental hygienist. Coralia considers her job as her life and loves everything about it! When she is not at work, Coralia enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, especially going on family vacations!

Elisa received her dental training at Broward College and has been with our office for nearly 20 years. She says she chose a career in dentistry because she simply loves teeth. Elisa also enjoys assisting Dr. Canela, working alongside her fellow team members, and watching smiles as theyre totally transformed. When you meet Elisa, youll find out that shes a sports fan, a hard worker, and an honest friend at the office whom you can always trust. She says being at Canela Dental is a unique experiencenot just for everyone who works at the officebut also for everyone who visits us each day. We go out of our way to treat every person who walks into our office like a member of our own family. When Elisa has some free time outside of work, she enjoys going to the park with her daughter and grandson to play both softball and baseball.

Lariza is a graduate of Broward Dental Assisting School. She stays busy each day at the office, assisting Dr. Canela and her fellow team members to ensure every treatment is a success. Its also Larizas job to make sure patients like you feel comfortable and cared for during your time with us, no matter why youre in the office. Lariza says she was first drawn to the idea of working in dentistry because she had a love for all things teeth. She thought a career as a dental assistant was a perfect choice. Lariza is even considering learning even more about taking care of smiles as a dental hygienist. She enjoys helping patients achieve the healthy, balanced smile we all deserve to have in our life. Lariza says working at Canela Dental is fun and gratifying because of how genuine everyone in the office is, making it feel like they just part of your extended family. Lariza describes herself as a homebody, dog-lover, who is also detail-oriented. Outside of work, Lariza is usually spending free time with family and friends, or watching the latest releases on Netflix.

Dr. Marcela Garcia was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia. She obtained a dental degree from Universidad Javeriana after completing 5 years of dental school and training. Following 2 years of practice in Colombia, Dr. Garcia obtained an additional certification from University of Florida College of Dentistry. For the past 20 years practicing general dentistry, she has prioritized in providing patients with individualized results in reconstructive and cosmetic dentistry. Compassion, Ethics and Courtesy are key principles in her life which she readily applies into her profession.

Dr. George Gounakis was born and raised in Windsor, Canada, in a very close-knit Greek family. He attended the University of Windsor in Ontario, where he earned his undergraduate degree in biology. He chose a warmer venue for his professional schooling and graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Dentistry in Fort Lauderdale in 2001. He completed his fellowship in periodontology in 2004. Some people feel that implant dentistry falls under the category of cosmetic dentistry, but thats not entirely accurate. While implants certainly do improve ones appearance, their impact goes way beyond the flash of a perfect smile. Implants will enhance your smile and improve your function, your speech, and your ability to eat. Dr. Gounakiss most gratifying moments as a dentist are when patients tell him, Thank you, Dr. G; youve changed my life!Staying on top of the latest developments in periodontics and implant dentistry means Dr. Gounakis constantly updates his education. He attends multiple continuing education courses every year to keep his knowledge current and his skills honed for the very latest and best implant techniques. When he is not practicing dentistry, Dr. Gounakis enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer, traveling, and snowmobiling in Canada. Dr. Gounakis has been part of the Canela Dental Team since 2009.

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