Background:Dr. Angela Hilton-Foleyhas been a Florida resident since the age of two. After attending two years of high school, she was allowed early admission into college, at the University of Florida. Between undergraduate and dental school, Dr. Hilton-Foley did research in her hometown of Miami, Florida at the Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami Medical Center in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.She was awarded a Doctorate of Dental Medicinefrom UF College of Dentistry, in 1991. Following graduation she relocatedto Orlando and set up her first solo private dental practice, in Altamonte Springs, Florida. After marrying and moving to the Tampa Bay area in 2003,she opened her current practice, Designing Smiles. Dr. Hilton-Foley resides in the Westchase area along with her husband, two boys and two cats.
Dr. Hilton-Foley has attended more than 900 hours of Continuing Education, including courses at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Learning (LVI), the Nash Institute for Dental Training for Cosmetic Dentistry, the Nobel Biocare Implant Training in California, and Dr. Garg's Implant Seminar Continuum. She is a trained in Oral Conscious Sedation and Invisalign, and has earned her Fellowship from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, in dental implants. She loves to attend continuing education courses and considers herself a life long student.For her, the best part about being a dentist ishaving the opportunityto form wonderful, long-term relationshipswith patients and their families. Seeing families form, children born, then watching them grow up and start their ownlives,brings a lot of personal satisfaction and meaning to being their family dentist. She loves being part of so many peoples lives and helping them take control of their oral health. Personally, Dr. Hilton-Foley enjoys spending time with her family, reading books, traveling, watching Gator football and playing the piano.
If you are searching for a kind, compassionate and skilled dentist, you have come to the right place.Dr. Angela Hilton-Foley is known for her caring and gentle treatment and her artistic ability to create beautiful, healthy smiles. Designing Smiles, in Tampa, Florida, is a privately owned General and FamilyDental Practice.Our entire team are dedicated, caring and experienced professionals, who want our patients to receive the best care possible for their long term health.We care about your comfort and hope to develop lifetime relationships with our family of patients.Lifetime carebegins with thorough discussions about yourconcerns and goals for your dental health. We want to make sure that you have all theinformation you need to make informed choices concerning your dental health. We are here to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to caring for you smile. We promise to make every effort to understand each and every patient's needs and desires so thatwe can treat them with exceptional dental care.
Bio:Gina has been in the dental field since 2009 and loves every minute of it. She describes that her favorite part of being in the dental profession, is working with the patients and helping them to gain confidence in their smile. Gina also enjoys working with children of all ages. When not at work, she enjoys time with her family, adventure seeking, working out and reading.
Bio: Meredithhas been in the dental field since 2012. As a front desk receptionist and as an expanded functions dental assistant. She enjoys meeting new people and creating a happy and caring dental environment. In her spare time, she enjoys spendingtime with her husband. Meredithenjoys spending time with her friends and family,boating, fishing, and enjoying the Florida lifestyle.
Bio:Maddie started at our office as an intern in 2018 and then officially joined our team full time as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. Her favorite part of what she does as a chairside assistant, is helping people overcome their fears by walking them through their treatmentandwatching their smiles transform.In her time away from work, she enjoys spending time with herfamily and friends, going to the movies, traveling and spending time with her cat, Daisy.
Bio: Stephanie has been part of our team since July of 2009, and has been in Dentistry since 2005. What she loves most about her job is the ability to get to know her patients on a personal level. She particularlyloves creating beautiful, happy and healthy smiles. She also enjoys the company of the people she works with and the beautiful office environment, is a bonus too! In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, crafting, camping and traveling and running. Stephanie is happily married and is the proud Mommy of three adorable little boys, and a dog named Gambler.
Bio:Mandi has been in the field of Dentistry for many years starting asan expanded functions chairside assistant bygraduating from ConCorde Career Institute in 1994. Sheloved dentistry so muchthat shedecided to further her education by becoming aregistered dental hygienist. She received herAS degree in Dental Hygiene from St. Petersburg College, in 2008. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Mandi is a fourth generation Floridian. Mandi enjoys helping people maintain their smiles, by keeping their gums and teeth healthy all while getting to know her patients on a personal level.She is passionate about educatingher patients about the importance of oral hygiene. She lives in the Countryway/Westchase area with her husband and teenage daughters. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, boating, traveling, cruising, going to the beach, and various hobbies, including crafts andexercising.
We are a private, General and Family Dental office located in Westchase Commons,in Tampa, Florida. We serve all aged patients from children to adults. Dr. Angela Hilton-Foley and her experienced dental team believe that everyone deserves a beautiful, healthy smile. Let us show you how you can achieve the smile you've always wanted. We promise to provide you with exceptional care, as we enhance the natural beauty of your smile.
PERSONALIZED CARE FOR YOUR FAMILYDr. Angela Hilton-Foley and ourdental team offer gentle, patient-centered dental care foryour entire family. At our practice, we like to treat our patientsas members of our own families. We listen actively to each persons concerns and desires for their teeth,whether it is forcosmetic concerns, or simplythe goal of maintaining your teeth for life. Together we willcreate anindividualized plan for your smile,tailored specificallyto your needs.
Our primary goal is to deliver excellent dental care to all of our patients. We achieve thisby completingthorough exams withcustomized treatment plans. We believe in empowering our patients to take care of theirsmiles throughpatient education and motivation. Ourfocus is on yourlong-term oral health - Lifetime Care.
YOUR COMFORT IS OUR CONCERNWe know some people fret about seeing the dentist. They may even put off seeing a dentist for years. If this is you, wed like to work with you. We practice gentle dentistry and will proceed at a pace at whichyoure comfortable. Our dental office is inviting andcomfortable. We offer pillows and blankets, massage built right into your chair, lip balm, and televisions to distract and comfortyou during your visit. There is also a complimentary coffee/hot chocolate bar, andwater bottles available during your visit. Most importantly, we care.