Doctors

Gentle Dental Care

Dr. Maria C Segrera

Dr. Segrera received her dental degree from the Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia in 2000. After graduating, she worked in private practice for two years. When she decided to move to South Florida in 2002, her journey began working as a dental assistant and dental hygienist.

In 2010 she completed the International Dental Graduate program at Nova Southeastern University and obtained her DMD degree. Dr. Segrera has special training in Oral Surgery, Restorative Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Dentistry . She is an active member of the ICOI (International Congress Of Oral Implantologist) where she receieved fellowship certification. Fluent in English and Spanish. She enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Karina Noriega

Dr. Diana Naffah

As 2nd generation of Orthodontists, Dr. Naffah has dedicated more than 19 years to providing orthodontic care to patients of all ages, both in private practice and in teaching settings. In addition, she is trained in the interdisciplinary management of patients with Craniofacial Anomalies.
She was initially foreign trained in Dentistry in Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia, and as exchange student participated in research projects in the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. She attended a 3-year Orthodontics Postgraduate program in the well-known Universidad El Bosque also in Bogota, Colombia. Right after, she completed a Fellowship in Craniofacial Anomalies in the University of California in San Francisco. After returning to her country of origin, Colombia, Dr. Naffah practiced in Bogota as an Orthodontist for more than 6 years, combining working in her family-owned private office with teaching in two Orthodontics programs at recognized universities where her focus was teaching all aspects related to providing orthodontic care to patients with Craniofacial Anomalies; in addition, she became involved in one of the few Interdisciplinary Teams in the country with Hospital de la Misericordia. Once relocated to Florida, she worked at Nova Southeastern University in the Department of Orthodontics as an adjunct faculty at the postgraduate level for 2 years. Next, she completed a 2-year AEGD program in the Florida Institute for Advanced Dental Education (aka Dade County Dental Research Clinic) and following obtained her license to practice in the State of Florida. Besides her background, she has been member of recognized associations including World Federation of Orthodontics, Colombian Society of Orthodontics and Colombian Dental Federation. In addition, considering her belief about the importance of keeping up with the latest advances in techniques, technology, and equipment, she attends local and international professional meetings on a continuous basis. It is her interest to continue providing excellent Orthodontic care to patients in our community, offering them her best knowledge and experience

Dr. Adriana C Valery L

Dr. Adriana C Valery L

Periodontist and Implant dentistry , | dedicate my practice to a variety of procedures that involve gums and bone around the teeth. Treatment of gum disease, gummy smile, recession, bone loss, etc. | also place implants for the replacement of missing teeth weather is a single tooth missing or multiple. | was born and raised in Venezuela, finished my dental school in the Universidad Central de Venezuela in 2007. | practiced for 2 years as a general dentist and assisted and learned from some of the best surgeons back home. | then moved to Massachusetts. | completed a combined MSc in oral biology and periodontology program at Boston University. Right after finishing res

Dr. Edgar Navarrete

Dr. Edgar Navarrete

Dr. Navarrete attended Nova Southeastern University School of Medicine where he graduated as a dentist in 2005. He also obtained his dental degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 1982. The he went on to specialize in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery at the French Hospital in Buenos Aires (Argentina)and in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at the Buenos Aires University both in 1986. Dr. Navarrete works as a General Dentist to limited practice in oral surgery. He is part of the National Dental Association, American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, American Academy of Implant Dentistry and American General Dentistry. He continues taking several courses on different dental topics such as Implantology and Oral Surgery to continue learning and always have the most current knowledge. Dr. Navarrete is passionate about his work and ensures that every patient is treated with the utmost care.

Staff

Maria Wood
Is our treatment coordinator and billing expert always ready to help with your questions or concerns. Maria is dedicated to helping patients feel comfortable, scheduling their appointments to even processing their insurance claims. She has worked in the dental field since 1998 and has been with Dental Clinique since 2020. Maria’s favorite dental quote is: “The mouth is part of your body”. When she is not in the office she enjoys spending time with her daughter, friends and her furry friend Sky. She is fully involve at her local church and she loves outdoor activities such as camping and kayaking.
Karina Noriega
Was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. She studied to become a dentist at the central university of Venezuela, where she graduated in 1997. Practicing that profession until she arrived to the United States in 2016. Here she has been able to continue working in the field as a dental assistant at Dental Clinique. She is currently preparing herself to continue as a dental hygienist. Her passion outside of the office is to share free time with her children supporting them in their sports and student activities.
Amy Estrada Ramirez
Is our dental assistant/Front desk. She was born and raised in Pembroke Pines, FL. Since she was 12 years old she had found an interest in the dental field. She recently graduated from Florida Career College and will be continuing her education at Miami Dade College to become a dental hygienist. Amy loves spending time at the beach with her family and friends and enjoys listening to music.
Juliana Arce
Juliana is our Dental Insurance coordinator. Born in the United States and raised in Cali, Colombia. She completed her studies in Health Services Administration and has been in the dental field since 2019. She loves to travel with her family, learn about different cultures and try different types of food from all over the world. At the office, Juliana enjoys talking to patients trying her best to help them in all their dental needs.
Is our treatment coordinator and billing expert always ready to help with your questions or concerns. Maria is dedicated to helping patients feel comfortable, scheduling their appointments to even processing their insurance claims. She has worked in the dental field since 1998 and has been with Dental Clinique since 2020. Maria’s favorite dental quote is: “The mouth is part of your body”. When she is not in the office she enjoys spending time with her daughter, friends and her furry friend Sky. She is fully involve at her local church and she loves outdoor activities such as camping and kayaking.
Was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. She studied to become a dentist at the central university of Venezuela, where she graduated in 1997. Practicing that profession until she arrived to the United States in 2016. Here she has been able to continue working in the field as a dental assistant at Dental Clinique. She is currently preparing herself to continue as a dental hygienist. Her passion outside of the office is to share free time with her children supporting them in their sports and student activities.
Is our dental assistant/Front desk. She was born and raised in Pembroke Pines, FL. Since she was 12 years old she had found an interest in the dental field. She recently graduated from Florida Career College and will be continuing her education at Miami Dade College to become a dental hygienist. Amy loves spending time at the beach with her family and friends and enjoys listening to music.
Juliana is our Dental Insurance coordinator. Born in the United States and raised in Cali, Colombia. She completed her studies in Health Services Administration and has been in the dental field since 2019. She loves to travel with her family, learn about different cultures and try different types of food from all over the world. At the office, Juliana enjoys talking to patients trying her best to help them in all their dental needs.