Having practiced since 1999, Cindy Brayer, DMD, PA, practices at Creating Smiles Dental located in St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Brayer is committed to offering her patients cutting-edge dental solutions with her experience in advanced laser dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Brayer received her Bachelor of Science in business administration at the University of Florida in 1995, graduating with honors. After earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Floridas College of Dentistry in 1999, Dr. Brayer went on to complete her residency in general dentistry at the Veterans Administration in Gainesville, Florida. She started Creating Smiles Dental in 2007, with their beautiful state-of-the-art dental facility in St. Petersburg, Florida, later adding a second location in Clearwater.
In 2012, Dr. Brayer completed an Associate Fellowship in Laser Dentistry from the World Clinical Laser Institute. She was also named in The Florida Doctor Awards in 2012, an award given to top doctors and dentists in the state of Florida. Continuing her excellence in her field, Dr. Brayer also received the Vitals Patients Choice Award in 2013, and was named one of Americas Top Dentists in 2014.
Dr. Brayer is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the West Coast Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, and the Pinellas County Dental Association. She is actively involved in American Academy of Clear Aligners (AACA), and participates in many continuing education classes to ensure her practice is incorporating the newest advances in the dental field.
Dr Brayer and her staff are the best in the Bay. Scratch that, Best in the world, seriously too! Most gentle hands, like a magician. Fillings, crowns, the whole nine yards, they are perfect! If youre looking for a Dentist, google one. If youre looking for a family to be there for you, ones with compassion, empathy and professionalism, Creating Smiles in Clearwater is who youre looking for. Call Dana and shell welcome you warmly. Stella and Jess are the best there too. Sorry to sound like a Love Fest review, but thats how you feel when youre with them. 10 Thumbs up and 5 Stars for Creating Smiles! James Rietz
Dr. Ngo is originally from Worthington, MN but has since transitioned to a Florida Native in 2001. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelors in Biomedical physics and minors in Psychology and Medical Physics. She then went to obtain her Masters degree in Health and Medical Science and taught as an Adjunct Professor at Hillsborough Community College.
To fulfill her promise to her grandma and to go back to her first love, Dr. Ngo obtained her Doctorate degree at LECOM School of Dental Medicine. During her time in dental school, she held many leadership positions and tutored in all SIM lab courses. Dr. Ngo practiced in Pennsylvania for a while before heading back to the Sunshine State.
In her free time, she loves to play tennis, volleyball, learn new food recipes, and spend time with her family. Dr. Ngo would love to share her knowledge and teach again, this time in the dental field.
Dr. Phane was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. She received her bachelors degree in chemistry from the University of South Florida in 2007, where she also minored in biology. In 2013, she completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Florida College of Dentistry in Gainesville, with special recognition in Operative Dentistry.
She completed her dental residency at the highly regarded University of Florida College of Dentistry Advanced Education in General Dentistry in Seminole, Florida. Working alongside world-renowned dentists, she received valuable training in endodontic procedures, periodontal surgeries, advanced dentistry with occlusion, prosthodontics, TMJ disorders, and dental implants.
Committed to further developing her skills and expertise, she is a fellow in the International Congress of Implantologists and an active member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the West Coast Dental Association, and the Florida Dental Association.
Jesseca graduated from St. Petersburg College with her Associates in Science in 2014. She then continued her education at St. Petersburg College and graduated in 2016 with her Associates degree in Dental Hygiene. She is an active member in both West Coast Dental Hygienists Association and American Dental Hygiene Association. For the West Coast Dental Hygienists Association, she is the current web designer/social media guru and also a board member. She enjoys volunteering as a Dental Hygienist in her community and giving back to those in need.
Tiffany Feger, RDH, BASDH has been in the dental field since 2001. She graduated with Honors from St. Petersburg College, School of Dental Hygiene in 2005. She has been working with Dr. Brayer and Dr. Nguyen since that time. She went on to attain her Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene Degree in May of 2007. She loves the relationships she has made with our patients here and also volunteers in our community monthly cleaning more teeth at Homeless Empowerment Program (HEP).
Jessica graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Family Consumer Sciences in Nutrition from the University of Georgia in 2005. She worked in sales for a Fortune 500 company for several years all along knowing her heart and calling was somewhere else. She proceed to go back to school and achieved her Associates degree in Dental Hygiene in 2012 from West Georgia Technical College. For many years she was active in American Board of Dental Hygiene Association in Georgia, Wisconsin and Florida.
Carly graduated with her associates degree in 2013, her associates degree in 2015, her bachelors degree in 2017, and is currently working on her masters degree. Not only is she a hygienist at our practice, but she is also an adjunct instructor for the dental hygiene program at St. Petersburg College and owns her own business with her mother, Vitamin Sea Mosaics, for fun. Outside of being a student, employee, and business owner, she is a wife, mom, and beach bum. One of her favorite hobbies is chasing the sun.
Daymar graduated from St. Petersburg Junior College in 1996 with her associates in Dental Hygiene. She is an active member of the American Dental Association and volunteers with her coworkers at various oral health events. She loves her profession and educating her patients is very important to her.
She received her degree in Dentistry from the Centro Escolar University in Manila, and promptly became an active member of the Philippine Dental Association. She practiced for several years in Angeles City, and served as the treasurer of the Angeles City Chapter of the Philippine Dental Association for three consecutive years. While running her own clinic in the city, she also received further training in Functional Jaw Orthopedics and TMJ.