From the time he was five years old, Dr. Rodney Horvat knew he wanted to be a dentist -and that he wanted to live in Florida. As a child, he began preparing for his goal by being mentored by his family dentist and neighbor Dr. James Dwan.
Dr. Horvat graduated from the University of Michigan in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology. In 1985, he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Detroit in Michigan, and in 1988 he earned a Certificate in Periodontics from the University of Kentucky. After teaching at the University of Kentucky, he fulfilled his lifelong dream and moved to Florida where he joined Dr. Richard Chace, Jr. in practice. He is a member of the Dental Society of Greater Orlando, the Florida Dental Society, the Southern Academy of Periodontology, and the American Academy of Periodontology.
Dr. Horvat is known for his genuine warmth, and gentle, caring demeanor. As an active member of the community, he often volunteers his time doing 'lunch and learn' presentations to local dental hygienists, and giving presentations of the newest techniques in periodontal medicine in local seminars. He also serves on the Valencia Dental Hygiene Board.
Dr. Horvat is a sports fan who follows a variety of college and professional sports, and enjoys participating in recreational water activities - particularly scuba diving, snorkeling, and jet skiing. A devoted family man, he and his lovely wife Valerie are the proud parents of their 2 children, Rachel and Steven.
Dr. Cohen, originally from the Maitland/Winter Park area, had an early desire to pursue dentistry after completion of braces treatment as a teenager. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University followed by his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Kentucky in 2003. After completing the Periodontal Residency Program at the University of Washington in 2006, he returned to Winter Park and joined the practice of Drs. Chace and Horvat.
Dr. Cohen is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, which is the highest level of professional achievement in periodontics. He currently serves as the President for the Dental Society of Greater Orlando for 2015-2016 and is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, Central Florida Dental District Association and Florida Dental Association. He has lectured to local dental societies and is engaged in numerous hours of continuing education courses each year.