At Clearwater Dentistry, we put your needs first. Our experienced team understands that seeking dental care is a challenge for some people, so we want you to know that our first priority is your comfort. We work together to bring you a dental experience that is pleasant and stress-free so that you can feel comfortable turning to us whenever you have a question or problem.
We hope that you will call us to arrange a time for you to stop by and visit our state-of-the-art dental practice. Until then, please take a moment to get to know the team who will make your comfort and well-being a priority.
Dr. Jose Rivadeneira is a native of Ecuador. He moved to New Jerseywhen he was 17 years old. He has resided in Florida since 2008. HestudiedHospitality and Management / Culinary Arts,graduating in2008. After years of working as aManager in the HospitalityIndustry, he decided to pursue his dreams of becoming a Dentist.
Dr. Jose was inspired to become a dentist due to his disabled sister,as he has always wanted to help others. He completed hisundergraduate degree at the University of South Florida with aBachelors in Biomedical Science. He completed his Doctoratedegreeat LECOM in Bradenton in 2017. Currently, he is working inhis fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry.
He is very close to his family. He also has a seventeen year old sonwho is currently a senior in High school. On the weekend,you can catch Dr. J watching soccer, football, andUFC fightson TVwith his family and friends or playing soccer.
Cindy has lived in the Tampa Bay area for over 40 years. She has more than 20 years of front desk experience, beginning in pediatrics and transitioning into general dentistry. Outside of the office, Cindy enjoys spending time with her large family and biking on the Pinellas Trail. She also loves to read and is currently learning about the world of essential oils.
Erin has been an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant for the past nine years. She completed her education at Everest University. She loves helping restore patients' oral health and making them feel confident and comfortable. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family. Erin and her husband Michael have two boys, Michael and Myles. When she is not busy at work, her boys keep her busy with sports year-round.
Brittany received her Dental Assistant Certificate and Expanded Functions at Everest University in 2013. She is originally from Tarpon Springs. Brittany enjoys helping ease patients' fear of going to the dentist. Outside of the office, she likes to spend time with her two children.
Ivanna joined our Clearwater Dentistry Team in January 2019 as a Registered Dental Hygienist. She has over fifteen years of solid collective dental experience. Ivanna is originally from Ukraine, and lived in NY for seven years before moving to Florida in 2011. She graduated from PBSC in 2015 with an Associate's degree in applied science and is certified to administer local anesthesia. She is experienced in many aspects of the dental field, including general, orthodontic, and pediatric dentistry. Prior to receiving her dental hygiene degree, her career started as a dental assistant where she spent nearly ten years helping to create beautiful smiles. Outside of the office, Ivanna enjoys spending time with her 3 puppies. She loves fashion, music, and fitness.
Lori is an SPC graduate with over twenty years of experience in the dental field. She loves her job and sharing her day with her patients. She is the proud parent of two graduates of the University of Florida. Go Gators!