Our entire team believes each patient deserves personalized attention, a complete understanding of your treatment decisions, and the best care available. We strive to make your visits enjoyable, so you'll feel like a family member from the very first visit. Because your time is valuable, we ensure a minimum wait time.
Dr. Rinaldo Caponera chose to study orthodontics because of the powerful impact a person's smile can have on their self-esteem. He enjoys establishing a long-term relationship with his patients and always treats them like they are a part of his family.
After graduating with a degree in chemistry from Emory University, Dr. Caponera made his way back to Florida and completed Nova Southeastern University's Dental School 2nd in his class. He was inducted into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society and continued his studies at Nova to specialize in orthodontics. Upon finishing school with honors in 2004, Dr. Caponera partnered with Dr. Norman Gorback until taking over the practice in 2008.
Dr. Caponera is a member of numerous professional associations including the American Association of Orthodontists, the Florida Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, and the Florida Dental Association. He is on the Executive Council of the Broward County Dental Association. To remain on the cutting edge in his field, Dr. Caponera takes many continuing education courses in the subjects such as temporary anchorage devices, Invisalign, lasers, lingual braces and self-ligating brackets. He incorporates all of these technologies into his treatment plans.
Dr. Caponera feels a deep commitment to his community and volunteers at several charitable organizations including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Adopt-A-Classroom, The Smile Train, Smiles Change Lives and the Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options.
He married his college sweetheart, Marissa. They have two amazing boys. Caleb Toren was born on March 8, 2010 and Asher Talon was born October 24, 2016. They also live with their two dogs, Nadia and Edge. When he's not in the office, Dr. Caponera is most likely near the ocean enjoying water sports and surfing.
Dr. Abelardo Daya is originally from Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela. He first obtained his dental degree from Universidad Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho (UGMA) in Barcelona, Venezuela. During his extramural rotation, he realized how much of an impact orthodontics can have on the patients self-esteem and confidence and in 2012, he decided to move to the United States to pursue his dream of becoming an Orthodontist. He completed the International Dental Graduate (IDG) program at Nova Southeastern University where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree in 2016 ranking in the top 10% of his class. He continued his education at NSU where he specialized in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in 2018 and obtained a Masters in Science degree. Dr. Daya is a board certified orthodontist from the prestigious American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) since April 2019.
Dr. Daya remains active with his community and has volunteered in multiple events such as Give Kids a Smile (GKAS), Lunch in a Box program, Day for Children health screening, and Oral Cancer awareness events at NSU. He is also a member of multiple professional associations including the American Association of Orthodontics, Southern Association of Orthodontics, Florida Association of Orthodontics, and South Florida Academy of Orthodontics. Dr. Daya also participates in multiple continuing education courses and seminars to bring fresh and new ideas to the practice such as Invisalign, lingual braces, lasers, accelerating orthodontics devices, and surgical orthodontics to offer to our patients.
Dr. Daya is very passionate about languages, sports, and technology. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Arabic. He enjoys playing soccer with his friends and practicing sports in the community such as running and triathlons.
Mary Ellen is very welcoming and friendly. She was born and raised in Syracuse, New York. Mary Ellen obtained her Associates of Applied Science in 2010 before moving to South Florida. She is a certified dental assistant and a certified orthodontic assistant. Out of the office, Mary Ellen enjoys concerts, running, and spending time with her husband, Matt.
Osiris, affectionately known as Osi, was born in Havana, Cuba and moved to Florida in 1985. She has over 20 years experience in dentistry and is a certified orthodontic assistant. She is very gentle and always makes the patients feel comfortable. Osi is married with two daughters and enjoys spending time with her family.
Vanessa, who always has positive energy and a smile on her face, was born in Cali, Colombia. She came to Florida in 2010. Vanessa started orthodontic assisting in 2012 and is a certified orthodontic assistant. She went to dental school in Colombia and is currently studying at Florida Atlantic University. Vanessa's hobbies include reading, salsa dancing, traveling, and meditation.
Maria is originally from Venezuela and has been working for an orthodontics lab since 2004. She joined our team in 2016. Maria is multi-functional, where she exceeds in assisting, front desk, and lab work. Maria is very calm and welcoming. In her spare time she likes to cook, dance salsa and spend time with her family.