Patient Care

The network is a combination of five UF-owned dental and education centers and 10 affiliate partners.

Updates about operations at our dental centers in Gainesville, Hialeah, Naples, St. Petersburg and Wildlight.

We are grateful for the generous support of our partners as we make a transformational difference in the lives of our special needs patients.

Dr. Bruna Garcia Bruna Albuquerque Garcia, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., joined the UF College of Dentistry in a full-time capacity at the end of July as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, Division of Prosthodontics. Garcia will supervise all aspects of restorative dentistry, including treatment…

Dr. Richard Nessif Richard Nessif, D.D.S., joined the UF College of Dentistry as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the end of July. Nessif’s main focus is on didactic and clinical instruction in the college’s DMD program, as well as in the…

This team provided free care for 72 children and adults, setting a record for a one-day dental care event coordinated by FreeD.O.M. USA.

Corsaro’s new role serves to increase efficacy in patient screening and assignment, as well as to enhance patient services and satisfaction at UFCD.

Holley, who came to UFCD following a craniofacial surgery fellowship at UF Health Jacksonville, is a clinical assistant professor and the D.M.D. program director for oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Pocola serves as the team leader for the AEGD program in St. Petersburg, with teaching responsibilities and clinical oversight of the program, its residents and patients.

UFCD values promoting and supporting a culture of dignity, respect, support and compassion fostered through a diverse and inclusive environment.