Dr. Sullivan was born and raised on Long Island, NY. He attended the prestigious Chaminade High School and received his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Fordham University in New York City. He then followed his childhood dream and attended the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Sullivan was the recipient of the Excellence in Prosthodontics award, which is given to the student who exhibits the most outstanding skill and clinical knowledge.

 

Upon graduation, he completed a general practice residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida. In addition, Dr. Sullivan has trained at the Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida where he studied advanced dental procedures and the management of temporal mandibular disorders. He joined the practice in 1999 where he provides advanced comprehensive dentistry. Dr. Sullivan is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. In addition, he is a member of the American Dental Association, the West Coast Dental Association, and the Collier County Association.

 

Outside of the office, Dr. Sullivan enjoys boating andsalt water fishing with his wife, Jennifer, sons, Zachary & Nicholas and daughter, Brianna.

Dr. Christopher Stanosheck

Dr. Stanosheck was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended undergraduate college at Creighton University, where he graduated with a BS in Biology. He then graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2000 where he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. After dental school, he graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) with a Residency of Hospital Dentistry.

 

After residency, Dr. Stanosheck operated a successful cosmetic based practice in Omaha for over 10 years. He regularly attends the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). At LVI he receives on-going training in smile design, aesthetics, full mouth rehabilitation and neuromuscular dentistry. He has held faculty positions at UNMC and Creighton University. Dr. Stanosheck was an Associate Professor of Prosthodontics for over 15 years. Dr. Stanosheck is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the International Association of Physiologic Aesthetics (IAPA), the American Association of Hospital Dentists (AAHD), and various state and local dental associations. Dr. Stanosheck has lectured nationally on topics such as aesthetics and treatment of the compromised patient.

Originally from Indiana, Tammy has 30 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.  She completed the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant program at the IU Dental School in Indianapolis. Tammy’s extensive knowledge, along with her compassion and gentle nature, always puts our patients at ease.  When outside the office, Tammy enjoys traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Originally from New Jersey, Taylor has lived in Southwest Florida for more than 17 years. She earned her associates degree in dental hygiene, as well as certification in the administering local anesthesia. Taylor enjoys being a hygienist because she can improve a patient’s health by giving a thorough cleaning and informative home care advice. She makes it a point to see that her patients are comfortable and at ease.

Born in Cuba, Shirley has called Naples her home most of her life. Throughout her schooling, she was always fascinated with the field of dentistry. She attended the Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology and studied dental assisting. She graduated with a certificate in Expanded Functions, which is the highest level one could achieve in assisting. Having been with us for over seven years, she feels very fortunate to be a part of such a great team. Outside the office, she enjoys photography, reading, and spending time with her husband and family.

Melissa- Certified Registered Dental Hygienist

Melissa grew up in LaBelle, Florida.  She attended college at Santa Fe College where she received her degree in Dental hygiene. She has been a hygienist for our practice for over 15 years.  She says the best part of being with us for so long is the relationships she has formed with her patients.  She enjoys seeing the smiles that she has been instrumental in keeping healthy. 

Outside of the office,  Melissa stays very busy with her family. She and her husband John blend their 5 children.  To keep herself both physically and mentally healthy she enjoys running, and going to the gym. 

Maria-Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Maria was born and raised in Cuba. In her youth she wanted to become a pharmacist, but she also had a desire to be in the United States with her father. Due to the communist regime in Cuba, if she attended pharmacology school she would not have been able to leave Cuba. Once Maria came to the United States she decided to pursue a career in Dentistry, and attended Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology. There she completed her certification as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in 2003. Maria is very proud of her profession, and enjoys her interactions with all of our patients!

Brittany- Treatment Coordinator

Brittany is a bilingual Miami native, who graduated from UCF, where she received her Bachelors degree in Health Science . Brittany has 3 years of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery experience working as Patient Coordinator in Mississippi. She then continued her love for medicine while working for University Of Mississippi Medical Center in the ENT department of Otolaryngology . Brittany is currently pursuing her CRNA to become a Nurse Anesthetist. Brittany is currently engaged and enjoys her past time with her Morkie. She strives each day to treat each patient like family.