Dr. Linda DeCocker was born and raised in the Cleveland Ohio area. She is a graduate of John Carroll University where she earned a bachelors degree in Chemistry. Dr. DeCocker then attended The Ohio State University College of Dentistry where she earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Dr. DeCocker proudly served four years in the US Air Force as a general dentist prior to joining Navarre Family Dentistry in September 1995. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and a past president of the Okaloosa Walton Dental Society. Outside of the office, Dr. DeCocker has a variety of
Dr. Gonzalez is a graduate of Mammoth University with a bachelors degree in Biology. Prior to dental school, she was involved with cancer and AIDS research at the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine which is part of Rutgers University. Dr. Gonzalez then attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and earned a Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree. She continued her studies at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and graduated with a concentration on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, Neuromuscular Dentistry, and Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Gonzalez has volunteered at many local and international dental charities. Outside of the office, she enjoys running, snowboarding with her family and friends, and riding motorcycle with her husband.