Meet Our Innovative Dental & Med Spa Team
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Meet Our Innovative Dental & Med Spa Team
Our professional team is here to provide the highest level of care, with the most state-of- the-art technology. We are dedicated in serving the Tampa Bay Area by combining comprehensive dentistry & aesthetician treatments with the latest in Fotona* and Biolase/Waterlase* LASER applied sciences. Our experienced team is passionate to provide exceptional attentiveness to keep you as a loyal “patient for life”!!! Call us today at 813-876-6930, to schedule an appointment with Dr Ward C. Whitaker and learn more about our services.
Our Team
Dr. Ward Whitaker
DMD
Tanya
Dental Hygienist and Permanent Makeup Artist
Eli
Lead Dental Assistant
Mary
Patient Coordinator
Dr. Ward Whitaker
DMD
A Tampa native, Dr. Ward Whitaker graduated from the University of South Florida with honors in 1985, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. Dr. Whitaker went on to obtain the title of Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Florida, where he graduated in 1989.
After graduation, Dr. Whitaker went on to serve our country in the U.S. Army as a general dentist in Frankfurt, Germany. Now, with over 30 years of dental experience, Dr. Whitaker takes pride in offering a personalized experience at his private practice in Tampa, Florida, where he lives by his motto, “One dentist for life!”
Professional Experience
- 2011-PRESENT – Owner Custom Dental Care & Med Spa
- 2004 – 2010 | Associate Dentist, Dental Designs of Florida
- 1996 – 2004 | Owner, Dental Designs of Florida
- 1995 – 1996 | Associate Dentist, Florida Dental Centers
- 1993 – 1995 | Associate Dentist, Lee Dental Care
- 1990 – 1993 | General Dentist, U.S. Army Dental Corps
Honors, Awards & Continued Education
- 2006 – 2007 | President’s Club Award, Heartland Dental Care
- 2003 – Current | Invisalign® Certified
- 2000 – 2002 | Orthodontics Certification by United States Dental Institute
- Implant Restorative 3i Training
- Endodontics Expedited Residency
- Craniofacial Pain Training (American Academy of Craniofacial Pain) (AACP)
- Advanced Aesthetic Laser certification/alumni (Fotona and Biolase)
Tanya
Dental Hygienist and Permanent Makeup Artist
Tanya is a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene (1995). Although she loves her hygiene position, her transition to permanent makeup was very natural. Specializing in “Lip Blushing”, her goal is to create natural looking conceptions that enhance your individual features and expectations. Tanya has a passion for makeup, beauty and artistic design which has been beneficial in assisting Dr. Whitaker with his aesthetic laser treatments.
Eli
Lead Dental Assistant
Eli graduated in 2009 from the Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Program in Jacksonville, Florida. After realizing at an early age that his passion was in dentistry, he has proven to be an exceptional multifaceted assistant, “tech-savvy” front desk and insurance coordinator.
His favorite part of the job is paying attention to the small details in our cosmetic procedures, and confident you will walk out smiling!! Eli loves his job, and for that reason, he is dedicated to providing the highest quality and most comfortable care for his patients’ health and overall well-being.
Mary
Patient Coordinator
Mary has been an instrumental part of our team, she has been trained in many areas of our practice from front to back. As our renowned organizer, “go-to and multi-tasker”, we can not be without her! She is training for dental assisting and coming along nicely. Mary thoroughly enjoys working with our patients helping them with their dental needs, making sure they leave happy and most of all…….with a SMILE!!
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