Gulfside Dental is a private practice specializing in restorative and general dentistry. This means that most procedures can be completed by one of our dentists in Naples, Florida at the office without your having to go elsewhere to see a specialist. Our dental team is made up of Dr. Christopher McCash, DMD, and Dr. Patricia Botero, DMD, having over 30 years of experience enjoy helping patients just like you keep their teeth and gums healthy.
What makes us special is our unique focus on patient comfort and satisfaction. Both of our dentists take continuing education courses on their own time to ensure that they are providing you with the most current and safest treatment methods available. Our exam rooms are all equipped with state-of-the-art technology so visits are both quick and pleasant. Our dentists in Naples, Florida create individualized treatment plans for each patient to ensure that your smile will remain healthy and free from pain for life.
Gulfside Dental has been helping patients like you keep their smiles beautiful for over 30 years. We have succeeded only because we are committed to customer satisfaction. We have created the following mission statement, our promise to you, which we strive to fulfill everyday.
Formerly known as The Denture and Dental Center, Gulfside Dental has been serving Collier County since 1982. While our name has changed, our goal still remains the same: We are committed to listening to our patients' chief concerns and then providing them with high-quality, customized dentistry at a fair price. We believe that expert dentistry, along with proper home care, guarantees oral health and will reduce the amount of dental work you'll need in your lifetime.
Dr. Christopher McCash has been a resident of the Naples area for 50 years. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology & a Doctorate of Medical Dentistry. Dr. McCash has been a dentist for 30 years. He practices all phases of dentistry, from crowns, bridges, implants & laser dentistry to extractions, removable dentures & partials. He is committed to his patients comfort & complete satisfaction with their dental experience at Gulfside Dental and hopes to remain a preferred Naples dentist for years to come.
Dr. Botero graduated from the University of Florida School of Dentistry in 2010. She has an undergraduate degree in Microbiology from the University of Central Florida. After graduating dental school, Dr. Botero attended a General Practice residency at St. Josephs Regional Medical Center to further expand her knowledge in all aspects of dentistry. She ended up at Gulfside Dental by a happy coincidence. When she came to the interview set up by a third party, she ran into Dr. McCash. He had been one of the doctors who volunteered his time & resources in the Dominican Republic during a dental service trip that Dr. Botero had been a part of as a student.Dr. Botero strives to make patients feel comfortable when they come in Gulfside Dental for treatment; she listens to their wants & diagnoses needs to develop the best treatment to fit each individual patient. In her free time she enjoys multiple outdoor activities, enjoys cooking & also crafts with fabric & yarn. She also enjoys learning new languages and meeting different types of people while traveling around the world.
Dr. Reyes graduated from the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Dental Medicine in 2013. She attended Florida International University of Miami, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. While completing her education, Dr. Reyes spent time providing dental care at various outreach programs and helped treat may patients with disabilities and special needs.Dr. Reyes is fluent in both Spanish and English. Her ultimate goal is to take time to know each patient individually, placing emphasis on oral health disease and prevention while providing treatment using the highest standards.Dr. Reyes enjoys traveling and also plays the piano and reads on her spare time. She loves to spend time with her family, who live in Miami.
Julie greets all of our patients with a warm & welcoming smile. Julie started in dentistry in 1998. She has been in Dentistry & our office at Gulfside Dental for over 16 years. She enjoys living a healthy lifestyle.
Elena has been in the dental field for over 20 years. Elena has been in Naples about 8 years. She wears several different hats here at the office, including helping patients get their needed dental work done and community outreach programs. She enjoys spending time outside on the weekends and practicing yoga.
Laura got into dentistry in 2018 starting as a dental hygiene assistant. She enjoyed the administrative aspect of dentistry more and moved to the front desk. She enjoys the Florida sunshine and spending time at the beach.
Gloria is a Registered Dental Hygienist. She has been in the dental field for 34 years & has been at Gulfside Dental for 16 years. She became a hygienist 12 years ago. Her enthusiasm & support for your oral health is evident in the care she provides on your visit with our dentists.
Patty is a Registered Dental Hygienist. She is very meticulous with her job and enjoys educating patients on how to help maintain a healthy mouth. She started in dentistry in 1995 in Colombia. She moved here 19 years ago. She enjoys walking, biking and spending time at the beach. She also enjoys spending time with her family- her husband, two daughters and two dogs.
Magda is our lead dental assistant. She helps keep the office in order & the supplies in stock. She is a Certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant & has a Dental Radiography License. Magda has been in the dental field for 25 years & has been in our office for 14 years
Maria is another one of our cheerful dental assistants. She has both her Expanded Functions & her Dental Radiography certification. Maria has been in the dental field for 30 years & has been at our office for the past 14 years. She is always trying to help everyone & feed everyone with her delicious meals.
Ceci is our sterilization tech. She helps keep the office in order by making sure our instruments are clean & ready for use when we need them. She has been in the dental field for the past 12 years here in our office. She is always jumping in to help out & keeps the office sparkling clean.
Gigi started at Gulfside Dental in 2017. She has two daughters and is from Cuba. She has been in the United States for 16 years. She has been a dental assistant for the past 14 years. She enjoys learning something new everyday in dentistry and also interacting with patients. She enjoys going to the beach, exercising and spending time with her family.
Yani is a certified dental assistant. She has been in the dental field for 8 years. She is currently trying to pursue a degree as a dental hygienist. She enjoys spending time with her family and spends her other free time studying. She is always smiling, energetic and happy to lend a hand.
Kendall is our Denture specialist. He has been in the dental field since 2006 & has been in this office for 10 years. Kendall works in the laboratory portion of our office, making and repairing the dentures for all of our patients. Kendall puts a lot of time and attention to detail when he crafts a denture or partial for a patient.