The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his information and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him hes always doing both. James A. Mitchener
It is my lifes goal to live with purpose, and that shows in both my work and personal life. For over 35 years, Ive dedicated myself to providing a level of care above and beyond what my patients expect. In creating my patients smiles and improving their health, I understand that I also have a direct effect on their outlook on life.
My educational history is vast and covers many subjects. When combined, it has given me a unique background and perspective in the field of dentistry and on my practice in general. I began at Nassau Community College where I earned my associates degree in Chemistry. I then earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Marketing from Long Island University/CW Post College. After that, I continued on to receive my masters degree in the Philosophy of Natural Science from Hofstra University.
To fulfill my goal of becoming a dentist, I attended Georgetown University for my Doctorate of Dental Surgery and furthered my training by receiving a degree in anesthesiology and oral surgery from New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry and UCLA. I am proud to say that I have also been accepted into Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany to pursue my masters degree in implantology.
As a commitment to my patients and to my own desire to learn, I also continue my education on a monthly basis, having completed orthodontic training in Europe through the European Program of Graduates in Edgewise Therapy. I have continued my education all over the world, even practicing pediatric dentistry and periodontics in Switzerland for six years prior to opening my practice here. Ive also furthered my career in Facial Rejuvenation and Implantology, which includes Botox, Juvederm, PRP, PRF, and CGF.
My primary joy, outside of my family and dentistry, is traveling around the planet doing the Argentine tango. I study it on every continent and have a school where I study and teach tango all over the world. My school here on the island, Echo Tango, is my jumping-off point for organizing tango events in the area. Another love of mine is snowboarding, which I travel globally to do as well. Due to my travel, I have become fluent in Spanish, French, and English.
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
Im originally from Hilo, and I moved to Kona in August of 2019. Before working with Dr. Gaeta, I had 3 years of experience in the dental field as a receptionist and assistant manager. Since working here, my skills and abilities have grown immensely! I am now highly proficient in the clinical department.
I truly care about our patients and their experience here. We are dedicated to making your visit with us as comfortable and pleasant as possible. Our teamwork is effortless & Dr. Gaetas quality dentistry is a work of art! I unconditionally love being a member of this very welcoming and immaculate office!
After clocking out for the day, you can find me in the gym lifting weights with my boyfriend/motivator. On Sundays, I enjoy sleeping in and going to Church online. I LOVE driving to Hilo when I have a weekend off and spending time with my amazing family.
At the office of Fredric C. Gaeta, DDS, we want to give your family the best dental care for a lifetime of oral health and smiles. Dr. Gaeta has built a reputation around treating his patients as if they were his own family. It is our goal to provide patients with a positive dental experience that is comfortable, effective, and most of all, fun!