We are a team of fun and friendly dental professionals who love what we do. Everything we do is built around our patients' needs, and we pride ourselves on developing personal relationships with people. Values like this mean that we are constantly trying to improve in every aspect of what we do to better serve you!
Dr. Elkhechen grew up in Boca Raton and received both his bachelor's degree and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from University of Florida in Gainesville. As an undergrad, he majored in Human Nutrition, and this interest in helping others achieve their best health is evident in the care he provides to each and every patient. His parents live in Wellington, just around the corner from the practice and his brother also provides health care as an orthopedic surgeon in West Palm Beach.
After graduating from dental school, Dr. Elkhechen continued to seek out further training and ongoing education so he can provide the most modern care to his patients. He completed the implant dentistry continuum as well as the clinical mastery series on cosmetic dentistry and full mouth rehabilitation. Dr. Elkhechen recognizes that no matter how comfortable and inviting a dental office is, patients still have other places they'd rather be. This is why he also studied office efficiency to make sure his practice runs smoothly and minimizes the amount of time you have to spend in a dental chair!
Outside of the office, Dr. Elkhechen can likely be found spending time with family and friends, exercising, traveling to new places, skiing, or enjoying time on the water doing activities such as fishing, paddle boarding, and swimming.
Dr. Mona Herold is a graduate of the George Washington University and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the New York University College of Dentistry. After she graduated, she spent a year completing her General Practice Residency at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. During this time, Dr. Herold provided care to patients with complex dental needs and compromised health. Dr. Herold loves to travel and provide for those in need. She participated in dental outreaches to Nepal and Ecuador and worked with patients who were survivors of torture and patients in rehabilitation programs. She received extra training in her residency to treat patients with special needs.
Placing great value on a trusting dentist-patient relationship, Dr. Herold always communicates to and involves her patient in treatment decisions. Her patients have described her as gentle and calm, and she has helped many patients with dental anxiety feel comfortable in her chair. Dr. Herold is a member of the American Dental Association, American Dental Education Association Florida Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry. In her free time, she enjoys running, playing tennis, cycling, and playing with her dogs.
Dr. Margarita Vasserman, DDS earned her doctorate in dentistry from NYU College of Dentistry. Dr. Vasserman is proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including porcelain crown and veneer restorations, implant restorations, endodontic treatment, extractions, pediatric dentistry, and emergency dental care.
Dr. Vasserman believes in a conservative approach to dental care and values the importance of educating patients about their oral health and overall wellbeing. She combines her artistic talent and attention to detail with empathy and compassion, allowing her to provide the most optimal high-quality care for her patients. She and her husband have two children. In her spare time, she enjoys baking elaborate desserts, doing arts and crafts with the kids, fitness strength training, and having fun at the beach with her family.
Dr. Kyle B. DeLuca attended the University of Florida (UF) for his undergraduate training and obtained his Doctorate in Dental Medicine (DMD) from Nova Southeastern Universitys College of Dental Medicine.
Following his dental degree, Dr. DeLuca went on to complete a full-time, three-year post-graduate residency in Periodontics, the specialty of dentistry that focuses on saving teeth and placing dental implants. He served as the Chief Resident during his Specialty training and has presented his research and work at State and National meetings.
Amy supervises all team members and coordinates office flow. She is the concierge for patients undergoing full mouth reconstruction, implant placement, restoration as well as smile makeovers. Amys passion for her work is displayed by the individual focus on meeting our patients comfort and needs. She feels very fulfilled when she is able to take a fearful patient with complex dental issues and help transform them into the confident rejuvenated person they deserve to be! She feels working in a dental practice is very personal and believes the best part of her job is hearing what kind of a difference we make in peoples lives. Amy strives to ensure our primary purpose of helping our patients achieve and maintain a beautiful healthy smile.
Amy is a Florida native and has her Associate of Science degree from Palm Beach State College. She began her career in Oral Surgery in 1999 and after realizing her passion for dentistry, she began work in the general dentistry field in 2004. She joined Groves Dental Care in 2018 and takes great pride in total patient care. In her spare time, Amy enjoys spending time with her family and cooking and baking.
Tara grew up in Davie, Florida and moved to West Palm Beach 16 years ago. She has two children; a boy and a girl. They are the light of her life. Tara graduated with honors from Dental Assisting school in 1996 and has worked in the field ever since. Tara has now transitioned in to the Front Office position. Tara really enjoys interacting with patients on a daily basis. Tara gets pleasure from being part of a team that help patients achieve a beautiful and healthy smile. When Tara is not working, she enjoys traveling to exciting new places. Tara spends her time going to the beach and hanging out with her family. She has two sisters and a large extended family. Tara was very excited to join the team at Groves Dental Care and looks forward to help provide great service for patients.
Katie was born and raised in Lake Worth, Florida. She began her career in the Dental field as a chairside dental assistant while attending Dental Hygiene School in 2007. She graduated from Palm Beach State College with her Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2012. At the age of 9, Katie was inspired by her Aunt, who is a Registered Dental Hygienist, to pursue a career in the field. She began working at Groves Dental Care in 2020 and is dedicated to building relationships with her patients and educating them to help them improve their oral and total body health. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She enjoys doing projects around her home in Loxahatchee.
Leslie was born in Louisiana. She graduated from Blue Cliff College certified and licensed in Massage Therapy. In 2009 she moved to West Palm Beach Florida where she later graduated from Palm Beach State College with a degree in Science in Dental Hygiene. Leslie enjoys working with patients to help them maintain great oral health and a beautiful smile. During her free time, Leslie enjoys spending time with family, practicing videography/photography with her husband, reading, and being outdoors.
Sasha graduated with high honors from DATS (Dental Assisting Training School) in Ft. Myers, FL. She worked hard knowing that her goal was to help patients achieve their best smile possible. She loves to work with all her patients to make them feel comfortable and relaxed at every visit. She is a Florida native that enjoys spending time with her family and especially her nieces and nephews. Sasha joined the Groves Dental Care family at the beginning of 2020 and is looking forward to a long career in dentistry.
Tabithaa is a Florida native and graduated from Palm Beach State College with an AA degree. She has been a Certified Dental Assistant since 2013 and has an absolute passion for the dental field. She strives to give her patients the highest quality of care and enjoys educating them to achieve excellent oral health. She loves how much dentistry changes each patients life with just a smile! In her spare time, she spends time with her adorable son and loved ones making memories.
Maria has had a passion for dentistry for as long as she can remember. She decided to follow her dream and attend DATS (Dental Assisting Training School) in Ft. Myers, FL where she graduated with top honors. Her greatest joy is seeing how patients are so happy once they achieve their best smile. She was born in Texas and moved to Florida in 2008 where she resides with her beautiful daughter. She spends her free time with her family and loves the outdoors.