We like to say that we take your dental care very seriously, but not ourselves! Youll always hear our team laughing and having a great time because we love being here and connecting with our patients. Well get to know you and your loved ones beyond your teeth so that whenever you come to see us, youll feel like youre visiting old friends. When you step through our doors, we want all the worries of the day to melt away while youre with us, so when youre finished, you feel refreshed and ready to go.

As a mother of two young children herself, Dr. Lacquaniti knows just how easy it is for a parent to become unbelievably busy. The last thing anyone has time for is running between different dental offices so each member of the family can get everything they need, which is why were happy to take care of everyone under one roof. Whether its yourself, your child, or your parent, we have the experience and the services to meet the needs of each age group and individual so they can achieve the beautiful, healthy smile they deserve.

With well over a decade of experience in dentistry so far, Dr. Lacquaniti is thrilled to be living her childhood dream! She always goes above and beyond to help each patient smile brightly and feel better in everyday life through her compassionate approach to quality care. Interested in learning more about her? Just keep reading below.

Dr. Lacquaniti has wanted to be a dentist ever since she was five years old. It all started when she was about to lose her first baby tooth and just couldnt stop playing with it, to the point that her dad asked to take a look and then snatched it right out of her mouth. From that point, she vowed that she wouldnt let him take any more and he didnt. She wiggled every baby tooth out herself and got REALLY good at it. She even started taking out her sisters teeth when they became loose!

From that point on, Dr. Lacquaniti told everyone that she wanted to become a dentist one day. This goal only became more solid when she underwent plenty of orthodontic treatment, including extractions, headgear, a lip bumper, an expansion plate, and braces. When she finally got to high school, she started shadowing local dentists and really enjoyed the experience. This led to volunteering at the dental school while in college and shadowing even more professionals before finally applying to a program herself. The rest, they say, is history.

Dr. Lacquaniti completed her dental doctorate at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Since then, she has remained committed to pursuing continuing education opportunities whenever possible, including courses at SPEAR Education and local study clubs throughout Lake County. She attends the University of Florida Oral Pathology Symposium every two years and the FDC Annual Meeting yearly.

Dr. Lacquaniti and her husband Frank met while attending the University of Florida, marrying in 2006. They have a daughter named Madison, a son named Dominic, and a Terrier mix named Pete. Outside of the dental office, the family really loves traveling they recently went to Ireland in the previous year, which was amazing! Other hobbies include skiing, brewing beer (her husband has a brewery in the garage), and keeping up with college football, especially the Gators. Theyre also passionate about college basketball and have recently developed a newfound love of hockey. The Solar Bears brought them into the fold, and their son would like to play in the future! Theres also seeing shows at the Dr. Phillips Center (a favorite is Les Misrables), exploring local restaurants, and cooking. They definitely stay busy!

A 4th generation Mount Dora native, Jodi is relatively new to our dental team. Shes already thrilled to be learning so much about oral healthcare and helping our patients have smooth care experiences from beginning to end!

Donna has been part of our dental office for nearly 40 amazing years, and she truly never gets tired of helping others. She studied at Lake-Sumter State College and is certified as an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant. She also has advanced training in radiology.

Originally from Mount Dora, Donna and her husband Mike have a grown son named Chace and a (soon to be) daughter-in-law named Kate. Outside of work, her hobbies include spending time with family, doing paper crafts, and reading. Shes also a Blue and Gold Office for the United States Naval Academy and regularly does volunteer work there.

With nearly 25 years of experience in the dental field so far, BJ definitely knows a thing or two about helping patients smile! She studied at Lake Tech, is certified in dental X-rays, and is an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant as well.

Nancy hails from North Carolina, and her career in the dental field covers over 25 years so far. She has attended both Lake Sumter State College and Gulf Coast Community College. Today, she is an EFDA whos certified in radiology. What she enjoys most about being a dental assistant is helping relieve patients discomfort and supporting them as they work towards a new, beautiful smile!

At home, Nancy is the proud single mom of two boys. A lot of her free time is spent at the baseball field, where her youngest son plays. Shes also currently studying dental hygiene. When she has a spare moment for personal hobbies, she enjoys listening to music and going out dancing.

Originally from Umatilla, Kadie studied at Lake Sumter State College. As one of our dedicated assistants, she loves seeing the happy smiles on our patients faces after theyve completed their treatment plans successfully! Amazingly enough, shes never had a cavity herself.

Taylor looks forward to coming to work each day because it means she gets to see each patients beautiful smile when their treatment is all done! She attended the Academy for Dental Assisting in St. Petersburg, has her EFDA license, and is certified in dental X-rays. Shes been an integral member of our team for more than a year now, and she looks forward to many more to come!

Tanyas career in the dental field covers over 27 years so far, and she works hard each and every day to help patients achieve their oral healthcare goals. She completed the dental hygiene program at the New York University College of Dentistry. She also has a Masters in Public Health with a concentration in Community Health Education.

Tanya is originally from Kingston, Jamaica, and she is happily married. Her siblings and their families currently live in North Carolina, while her mother is close by. Outside of work, she enjoys participating in various athletics events, swimming, supporting the arts, listening to jazz, and traveling.

As a Florida native, it was only natural for Falon to pursue her studies at Wake Tech Community College. During her time there, she underwent training in everything from OSHA and COVID-19 safety to CPR/AED. For her, the best thing about her job is the one-on-one time spent with her patients. Meeting new people from all walks of life is a perk for her!

Away from the office, Falon loves to spend time with her pet, Neptune, who she rescued from a shelter in Raleigh. Heres something you may not know about her: she went to baking and pastry school before becoming a dental hygienist! Around the holidays, she loves whipping up something delicious in the kitchen and bringing it to an event.

Justine may be relatively new to our team, but she has roughly 25 years of experience in the dental field under her belt! She attended Sante Fe State College, is certified in local anesthesia, and has completed advanced training in recognizing oral manifestations that indicate risk factors for sleep apnea. When asked about her favorite part of her job, she shared that its developing relationships with her patients and encouraging them to take care of their smiles.

Away from the office, Justine loves spending time with her two wonderful children, her two dogs, and her two cats. Heres something you may not know about her: she used to train dogs in agility and obedience and train horses for Mounted Patrol work!