A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.

As a practice, we are true believers that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care. Thats why we focus on thorough exams checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, were also concerned about your health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.

Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.

Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

Dr. Charles Burnes has been practicing in Brevard county for over five years. He graduated from the University of Florida with his Bachelors and Masters degrees before attending Tufts University for dental school. After graduating from Tufts he moved back to his hometown before falling in love with the Space Coast. With his love of fishing and being on the water,he found Cocoa Beach to be the perfect place to settle down.In his free time he enjoys tarpon fishing and being on the boat with his wife Camille, newborn son River, and two golden retrievers Sadie and Bailey.

Dr. Burnes loves getting to know his patients. He is dedicated to making sure his patients feel comfortable and look forward to coming into the office. He has a passion for providing the best dental care and works endlessly to make sure his patients are satisfied and happy. He especially enjoys creating and restoring new smiles through implants, veneers, and cosmetic dentistry to achieve healthy, long-lasting smiles for his patients.

Dr. Camille Cassella has been practicing in Brevard, where she was born and raised, for 3 years and is so happy to be back on the Space Coast to practice in her hometown. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelors in Microbiology and Molecular Biology prior to attending Barry University where she obtained her Masters of Science in Biomolecular Sciences. She attended Tufts University for dental school where she and Dr. Burnes met.

After graduating from Tufts she moved back to Brevard and she and Dr. Burnes settled down in Cocoa Beach where she enjoys being on the boat with their son, River, and two crazy golden retrievers. Dr. Cassella loves getting to know her patients on a personal level and strives to always provide her patients with the best possible care, figuring out a dental plan that achieves their personal dental health goals. She really enjoys placing and restoring dental implants and providing options for her patients that are long-lasting. Dr. Cassella is so excited to be part of the Harbor City Dental team and to work side by side with her husband to provide all of you with the best dental care!

Sara Lopez has been practicing in Brevard County for over 6 years. She is ready to set roots in her new dental home at Harbor City Dental. Doctor Lopez graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelors of Science degree in Microbiology and graduated from Dental School at Nova Southeastern University. She lives in Suntree with her husband Marco, son Matthew, daughter Valerie, and her golden retriever, Chloe. She loves spending time with her family and friends in her spare time.

Her passion is to build long-lasting relationships with her patients while helping them achieve ideal oral health. She understands most people avoid dental treatment and works diligently at making patients feel comfortable through compassionate and delicate care. She is also dedicated to staying current with leading-edge technologies and treatments to better serve her patients.

At the core of our dental practice is a friendly team of professionals that are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual, and tailor each treatment to your specific needs. As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage patient communication. Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care, and that we value the trust you have placed in us.

Christina has worked alongside the doctors at Harbor City Dental for over 10 years as a patient coordinator and dental assistance, and was recently promoted to office manager.She enjoys helping patients with their insurance, treatment plans, and account questions. She also loves working along side the doctors and performing many expanded duties. Christina has always loved the medical field, she worked as a nursing assistant for five years prior to being a dental assistant. She has two children she adores and enjoys many outdoor activities such as camping, spending time at the beach, and playing with her dogs.

Gina graduated from UCF with her B.A. and has more than 20 years of dental experience. She thoroughly enjoys witnessing the many advances the dental field takes, especially in technology. Though she really likes working with all things administrative,she delights in creating an exceptional experience for patients the most.

Kristin is a Florida native born and raised right here in Melbourne, FL. Kristingraduated from Eastern Florida State College in August 2018 and joined Harbor CityDental shortly after graduating. Kristin not only graduated as an ExpandedFunctions Dental Assistant, but is also a Certified Dental Assistant. As a dentalassistant, Kristin enjoys getting to know the patients, learning new things, andhelping every patient meet their dental goals. When Kristin is not at work she lovesto spend time with her family and friends, go to the beach, and take her twoCatahoula leopard dogs Levi & Amp; Sadie to the park.

With 15-years of experience as a certified registered dental hygienist, Melissa listens to her patients and tailors her care to meet each individual's needs. She graduated from Eastern Florida State College and started her hygiene career with Dr. Watson. Melissa loves getting to know her patients personally and seeing the self confidence that comes with a healthysmile. Patients often comment on their comfortable and thorough hygiene experience.When not working, she enjoys being outdoors, maintaining an active and fit lifestyle, and making memories with her two sons.

Rebecca began her dental career in1991 as a dental assistant. Intrigued by the role of dental hygiene regarding patient education and behavior modification, she decided to further her education by becoming a hygienist. She attended the dental hygiene program at Brevard Community College in Cocoa, Florida and graduated in 2007. In2008 she began working with Dr. Watson and became certified to administer anesthesia. When she is not working, Rebecca enjoys camping with her familyand going on cruises.