Our Staff

 

Dr. David W. Edwards

Dr. David W. Edwards

 

Dr. Edwards is a Sanford Native. He graduated from Seminole High School. Dr. Edwards received his Bachelor of Science from Florida State University and his Doctor of Medical Dentistry from the University of Florida.

Growing up in his father’s dental practice, Dr. Edwards has always appreciated and understood the importance of Holistic Dentistry.

Dr. Edwards is accredited with the IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology) and is currently serving as President of the Board.

He and his wife, Kelly, live here in Sanford. They were blessed with Luke and Ella, twins born in 2014. Then in 2017 they were blessed with another daughter, Ella.

In 2024 they welcomed a new addition to their family, a cuddly labradoodle puppy named Maverick.

Ja'

Ja'

Office Manager

Ja’ (pronounced “Jay”) was born in Cambridge, Maryland. She and her husband, Robert, moved to Florida in 1998.

She started in dentistry in 1987 as a Certified Dental Assistant in Orthodontics and has expanded her knowledge of dentistry over the past 35 years. Ja’ has been with Dr. Edwards’ office since 2007.

Ja’ has 2 beautiful daughters, Monique and Jessi. She loves spending time with them, along with their husbands and 4 grandchildren.

She has a house full of fur (dogs & cats), feather (parakeets) and scale (fish) babies that require most of her free time! Not to mention all of the ducks that fly & waddle in each evening for their dinner.

Ja’ couldn’t be happier or more proud of having her daughter, Jessi, working alongside her here at Dr. Edwards’ office.

Jessi

Jessi

Assistant Office Manager

Jessi was born and raised in Cambridge, MD and moved to Florida in 1998.

She graduated from Winter Park High School and Valencia College.

Jessi is happily married to her husband, DJ. They have three beautiful children together: Trinity, Chloe, and Samuel. She enjoys spending time with her family and reading. Jessi is an amateur baker and is constantly spoiling her family with yummy desserts. She loves flowers, rainy days, and everything Christmas.

Fun fact: Jessi is Ja’s daughter!

Marian

Marian

Former Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Future Associate Dentist

We are excited to announce Marian is currently attending the University of Illinois – Chicago College of Dentistry. She will be returning to our practice as an Associate Dentist in the summer of 2027.

Marian was born and raised in Venezuela. There, she earned her degree in General Dentistry.  After a year of practicing dentistry in her own practice, Marian decided to move to Florida. 

Upon moving to Florida, Marian worked as a Dental Assistant.  After continuing her dental education, she became a Registered Dental Hygienist.

Marian enjoys continuing her education to utilize the most current research and information in the care of our patients.  Her goal is to help patients have a healthy smile and understand the relationship between good oral health and their total wellness.

Marian and her husband enjoy working out, watching a good Netflix series, shopping, and travel.

Terra

Terra

Substitute Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

We’re proud of Terra continuing her education and graduating as a Regenerative Health Practitioner. She worked as a full time hygienist in our practice for 14 years, and continues to work as a substitute hygienist.

Terra is a Florida native, born in Apopka. After graduating from Lake Brantley High School in 1993, she started working as a Dental Assistant where she quickly became passionate about dentistry.  That enthusiasm inspired her to further her education. Terra earned her Associate in Science and Registered Dental Hygienist degrees at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida.

She is passionate about dental health and the connection with overall health. Terra enjoys spending time with her patients educating them on how to maintain good periodontal health. She loves getting to know her patients and building long term relationships.

Her interests are in health and wellness.  In Terra’s spare time she enjoys reading, traveling and outdoor activities.

Minh

Minh

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Minh was born in Vietnam and moved to St Petersburg, Florida when he was young. He received his Associate in Science and Registered Dental Hygienist degree from St. Petersburg College and has been in the field since 2016.

He is passionate about dental health and enjoys spending time with his patients educating and encouraging them on how to maintain good periodontal health.

Minh currently resides in Sanford, Florida with his wife, Janet, and 4 year old son (Nathan). He loves spending time with his family, traveling/cruising, and exercising.

Toni

Toni

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Toni was born in the Northeast of the US but has lived in Central Florida for the last 30 years.

She earned her Dental Hygiene degree from Pensacola Junior College in 2001.  Loving Dentistry, Toni has stayed in the dental field for the last 22 years.  Spending 8 of those 22 years working in Oral Surgery,
it allowed her to experience a part of dentistry that hygienists don’t normally delve into. She is passionate about periodontal disease and working with patients to maintain the healthiest mouth possible.

Furthering her education, Toni graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Alternative and Holistic Medicine in 2012.  She enjoys utilizing this knowledge to help her patients with their oral and whole-body health.
Toni is a big believer that overall health starts in the mouth.

Toni is a past Ironman but currently competes as an Ultra Endurance Cyclist and enjoys Adventure Racing.  In her time away from the office she loves to do yoga, travel and spend time with her very large immediate
and extended family.

Blanca

Blanca

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Blanca was born in Mexico City, and raised in Florida.
She has been an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant since 2015.

Blanca loves to travel and explore new places. She enjoys spending time with loved ones, amusement parks, and chocolate.

Kulsoom

Kulsoom

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Kulsoom was born and raised in Florida.

She earned her Expanded Functions Dental Assistant license in 2020 and graduated UCF with a Bachelors in Biomedical Sciences in 2021.

Kulsoom loves spending time with her family, traveling, and anything to do with art: painting, drawing, pottery, and even photography!

Kitei

Kitei

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Kitei (pronounced “Kitay”) was born in New York and raised in Florida. She found her passion for Dentistry while she was a sterilization tech in 1994 at a Dental Practice in Altamonte. She then decided to go to The University of Florida to become a registered Dental Assistant and has been assisting for over 28 years. Currently, she is also a phlebotomist and loves what she does and loves caring for patients.

Kitei enjoys spending time with her 2 beautiful daughters Brittany and Eliza and her grandson Caleb. She loves cats and has an orange Maine Coon (Oliver) and a Magical Siberian (Nala). She also participates in the TNR (trap, neuter, release) program in hopes that all animals can get adopted and safe in a loving home and well fed.

Kitei also enjoys singing, working in her garden, organizing, inventing and doing home improvement projects.